VOLUNTEER: SERVE GOD JOYFULLY!
AUGUST 11, 2024
Great Things, Go and Follow, Wonderful Cross, Take My Life, Worthy of It All
When was the last time you volunteered to help meet someone else’s need? What motivated you?
ROMANS 12:1-2
(READ UP TO V.8)
Therefore, I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.
PARAPHRASE IT!
Restate the verses in your own words.
TALK ABOUT IT!
• What did you like about these verses?
• What did you learn about God?
• What did you learn about people?
• What did you learn about Biblical culture?
• What did you learn about following Jesus?
POINT IT OUT!
INTRO
(Deuteronomy 28:47-48, Matthew 20:26-27, Galatians 5:13)
1. GRACE OF GOD
(Romans 12:1, Ephesians 2:8-10)
2. GRATITUDE TO GOD
(Romans 12:1-2, Galatians 2:20, 1 John 2:15-16)
3. GIFT OF GOD
(Romans 12:3-8, 1 Peter 4:10, 1 Peter 2:9
PARAPHRASE IT!
Restate the verse in your own words.
TALK ABOUT IT!
- What did you like about these verses?
- What did you learn about God?
- What did you learn about People?
- What did you learn about following Jesus?
- What did you learn about Biblical culture?
APPLY IT!
Based on this lesson on “Love God, Love Others”, write down your action point to apply what you learned. Make it your “I Will…” statement and follow the S.M.A.R.T guideline to come up with a do-able action point.
Simple
Measurable
Appropriate
Realistic
Time-bound
“I Will _____________________________”
SHARE IT!
Who will you share these truths to this week?
Pray for those needing help to find their ultimate help from Jesus.
Go out of your way to show compassion, love, and care to the people around you.
Share the message of God’s love to someone this week.
I. Thanksgiving
• Worship God for who He is, what He has done, and what He will do in our lives.
II. Country and the World
• Upright and moral governance of public servants; repentance and salvation for government leaders and citizens for a Christ-centered Philippines.
• God’s help and comfort for the Sudanese people caught in violence and conflict.
• War in Ukraine to end, loss of lives prevented; tension in East Asian and Middle East
countries to stop.
• Continue to pray for the rest of Israeli hostages to be restored back to their families safely. Pray for Israel and the war with terrorists to end according to God’s purpose and for His glory.
• For the recent political and social upheaval in the US to result in spiritual awakening in the church and a great spiritual harvest.
III. Church
• CCFers would honor and love God and make disciples.
• Elders, pastors, dleaders, and families (holy, humble, harmonious, happy, heart-working).
• Ministries and churches expansion worldwide.
IV. CCF Facilities
• Worship and Training Center
• Prayer Mountain
V. Personal Concerns
• Deeper intimate relationship with God.
• Righteous living.
• Salvation of family and friends.
1 PETER 4:10
As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.