6-30-24
June 30, 2024

“The Spirit-Filled Workplace”

Pastor John Marc Wiemann
Ephesians 6:5-9

Main point: In Ephesians 6:5-9 we learn three principles for the Spirit-filled believer to see work as designed by God for His glory, the blessing of others, and for our good.

I. The Sacredness of Work
Various Scriptures

II. The Service of the Employee
Ephesians 6:5-8

III. The Selflessness of the Employer
Ephesians 6:9

Here are some books which may assist you in deeper study and application of the truths presented in today’s sermon. While the elders cannot endorse every concept presented in each book, we do believe these resources will be helpful in profitably thinking through today’s topic.

• The Gospel at Work: How the Gospel Gives New Purpose and Meaning to Our Jobs by Sebastian Traeger and Greg Gilbert
• Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God’s Work by Timothy Keller and Katherine Leary Alsdorf
• Business to the Glory of God by Wayne Grudem

The Questions for Spiritual Growth

Our Cornerstone mission is To Know Christ and Make Him Known. Community Groups help us to live out our mission as we discuss the Scripture passage from the sermon, how to apply it, and pray for one another.

  1. How is God’s pattern of work and rest in Genesis 1-2 a pattern for mankind?

  2. How has the Fall (Genesis 3:17-19) affected human labor?

  3. What would you say to a Christian who thinks that because he is not a missionary or a pastor his work is unimportant to God? What Bible verses and counsel would you give him to help him think biblically about his daily work?

  4. Why must your relationship with Christ be the primary foundation for how you relate at work? Give practical examples of how this works.

  5. What Scriptural encouragement would you provide to a discouraged wife/mother/homemaker who feels that her work in the home is insignificant?

  6. What counsel would you give a friend or family member who is unemployed or underemployed?

  7. How does Proverbs describe the diligent and their rewards? What are some of the warnings to those who work too hard?

  8. How can a Christian find greater satisfaction in his or her work?