Engaging in the Work of the Church
Kingdom Business
Sunday, March 23, 2025
Central Idea of the Sermon
The sermon emphasizes the importance of engaging in the work of the Church, rooted in the biblical principle of sowing and reaping. It encourages perseverance in doing good, even when the results are not immediately visible, and highlights service as a means of spiritual growth, character formation, and fulfilling God’s purpose. The message calls believers to actively participate in ministry, trust in God’s timing, and remain steadfast in their labor for the Lord.
Keywords Used in the Sermon
• Engagement
• Work of the Church
• Sowing and Reaping
• Service
• Perseverance
• Faithfulness
• Harvest
• Spiritual Growth
• Good Works
• Trust in God
Outline Objectives
1. Understand the Principle of Sowing and Reaping – Recognize the spiritual law that our choices determine our outcomes (Galatians 6:7-9).
2. Acknowledge the Call to Perseverance – Learn that engaging in the work of the Church requires endurance, even when progress seems slow.
3. Recognize the Purpose of Serving – Discover how serving others shapes character, aligns believers with God’s will, and fulfills their spiritual potential.
4. Explore Practical Ways to Engage – Identify concrete steps to participate in ministry and community outreach.
5. Encourage Trust in God’s Timing – Accept that results may not be immediate, but God rewards faithfulness in due season.
Bible References Used in the Sermon
1. Galatians 6:9-10 – Encourages perseverance in doing good.
2. Galatians 6:7 – The law of sowing and reaping.
3. 1 Thessalonians 3:13 – Encouragement to continue doing good.
4. Isaiah 49:6 – The Church as a light to the nations.
5. John 13:14-15 – Jesus as the model for service.
6. 1 Corinthians 15:58 – Assurance that labor in the Lord is not in vain.
Study Questions and Answers
True or False
1. T/F: The principle of sowing and reaping applies only to financial giving.
2. T/F: Serving others is optional in the Christian faith.
Multiple Choice
3. According to Galatians 6:9, what is the key to reaping a harvest?
A) Praying without ceasing
B) Not growing weary in doing good
C) Giving large offerings
D) Reading the Bible daily
4. What is one reason why engaging in the work of the Church is important?
A) It guarantees immediate blessings
B) It helps us develop our full potential
C) It ensures a trouble-free life
D) It allows us to avoid responsibility
Fill-in-the-Blank
5. According to Galatians 6:7, “Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also ______.”
6. 1 Corinthians 15:58 reminds believers that their labor in the Lord is not in ______.
Short Essay Question
7. In what ways does serving others help believers grow spiritually and align with God’s purpose?
Kingdom Business
Sunday, March 23, 2025
Central Idea of the Sermon
The sermon emphasizes the importance of engaging in the work of the Church, rooted in the biblical principle of sowing and reaping. It encourages perseverance in doing good, even when the results are not immediately visible, and highlights service as a means of spiritual growth, character formation, and fulfilling God’s purpose. The message calls believers to actively participate in ministry, trust in God’s timing, and remain steadfast in their labor for the Lord.
Keywords Used in the Sermon
• Engagement
• Work of the Church
• Sowing and Reaping
• Service
• Perseverance
• Faithfulness
• Harvest
• Spiritual Growth
• Good Works
• Trust in God
Outline Objectives
1. Understand the Principle of Sowing and Reaping – Recognize the spiritual law that our choices determine our outcomes (Galatians 6:7-9).
2. Acknowledge the Call to Perseverance – Learn that engaging in the work of the Church requires endurance, even when progress seems slow.
3. Recognize the Purpose of Serving – Discover how serving others shapes character, aligns believers with God’s will, and fulfills their spiritual potential.
4. Explore Practical Ways to Engage – Identify concrete steps to participate in ministry and community outreach.
5. Encourage Trust in God’s Timing – Accept that results may not be immediate, but God rewards faithfulness in due season.
Bible References Used in the Sermon
1. Galatians 6:9-10 – Encourages perseverance in doing good.
2. Galatians 6:7 – The law of sowing and reaping.
3. 1 Thessalonians 3:13 – Encouragement to continue doing good.
4. Isaiah 49:6 – The Church as a light to the nations.
5. John 13:14-15 – Jesus as the model for service.
6. 1 Corinthians 15:58 – Assurance that labor in the Lord is not in vain.
Study Questions and Answers
True or False
1. T/F: The principle of sowing and reaping applies only to financial giving.
2. T/F: Serving others is optional in the Christian faith.
Multiple Choice
3. According to Galatians 6:9, what is the key to reaping a harvest?
A) Praying without ceasing
B) Not growing weary in doing good
C) Giving large offerings
D) Reading the Bible daily
4. What is one reason why engaging in the work of the Church is important?
A) It guarantees immediate blessings
B) It helps us develop our full potential
C) It ensures a trouble-free life
D) It allows us to avoid responsibility
Fill-in-the-Blank
5. According to Galatians 6:7, “Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also ______.”
6. 1 Corinthians 15:58 reminds believers that their labor in the Lord is not in ______.
Short Essay Question
7. In what ways does serving others help believers grow spiritually and align with God’s purpose?