You are Called to Bless
Sermon Series: “What on Earth am I Here For?”
Nov. 8, 2020
Pastor Charles Taylor
And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. —Romans 8:28-29 (NLT)
My fourth calling is to
other people.
What are the results of blessing/serving others?
1. Blessing others unselfishly will create
But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. —Philippians 2:17
2. Blessing others will create
The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed; those who help others are helped. —Proverbs 11:25
A generous man will himself be blessed. —Proverbs 22:9
3. Blessing others will create a
For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it. —Mark 8:35
For we are God’s workmanship created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. —Ephesians 2:10
4. Blessing others will leave a
Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice. Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever. —Psalm 112:6
… so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. —Matthew 6:4