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Date of Sermon: October 9, 2022
Main Idea: The purpose of life is ministry and service Key Verse: “At present, however, I am going to Jerusalem bringing aid to the saints.” Romans 15:25 Bible reading: 23 But now, since I no longer have any room for work in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to come to you, 24 I hope to see you in passing as I go to Spain, and to be helped on my journey there by you, once I have enjoyed your company for a while. 25 At present, however, I am going to Jerusalem bringing aid to the saints. 26 For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make some contribution for the poor among the saints at Jerusalem. Outline: I. Ministry as a Life-style (23-24) A. One Ministry Done and a Desire (23) 1. But now… (23a) 2. No longer room for work (23b) 3. Longing to go to Rome (23c) B. A Goal of Ministry with a Break for Ministry (24) 1. Hope to see you in passing (24a) 2. Going to Spain (24b) 3. Being helped (24c) 4. Enjoying your company (24d) II. Service as a Life-style (25-26) A. Serving the Saints in Jerusalem (25) 1. At present, however… (25a) 2. Going to Jerusalem (25b) B. Serving the Saints in Greece (26) 1. A contribution from Greece (26a) 2. For the poor saints (26b) |