God Wants us to Join With Him

Introduction:
God wants us to join with Him! He wants us to know His work and be involved in it! God wants people to adjust their lives; plans, desires. He wants us to serve Him! Abraham was a tool used in God’s plan to redeem man from sin. Abraham had to get on board with God’s purpose. We will have to make adjustments to enter into God’s work as well. Are you ready to join up with God?

I. What often stops us from _____________ with God’s work?
    A. ______-_______________.
        1. Gal. 6:3—guard against attitude of self confidence (pride)
        2. Rom. 1:19-22—it all started with their refusing to KNOW God.
        3. 2 Pet. 2:9-14, 17—serious condemnation to those who follow their will.
        4. Eph. 2:3—the Ephesians ________ _______ from this behavior.
        5. Must get away from it’s all about me kind of thinking. (Jhn. 13:3-5, 12-15)

    B. ____________ & ___________ ___________.
        1. 1 Jhn. 2:15-17—don’t love the world! Don’t seek to blend in.
            a) get away from materialism. Priorities MUST be rearranged!
        2. Num. 13—12 spies (10 gave unfaithful report) Why?
            a) Weren’t look to God’s plan/work/purpose. See also Josh 2:11.
        3. How many times has our selfish ideas/wants STOPPED US from
            accomplishing God’s task? Has our selfishness put us off track?

II. What must we ________ to Join God’s work?
    A. Develop ___________ in God.—Phil. 4:13.
    B. Develop _______________ on God—1 Cor. 5:7; Gal. 2:20
    C. Become _______- ____________. Mt. 20:28
        1. How can I serve? Remember the attitude of Jesus.
    D. Develop a _____-___________ attitude. Mt. 6:33; 1 Pet. 1:14—seek to be holy!
    E. Have a _____-_____________ life! Gen. 39; 45:5, 7; Num. 14:9
        1. We must seek to change from being _____-____________ to
             _______-________________!
        2. God can’t work with us unless we make changes!

Conclusion:
    A. We must seek to do things God’s way. Must understand his goals, focus, etc.
    B. Js. 1:22-25—blessings will come through our obedience.
    C. Are you ready to join in with God’s work? If not, why not?



God Wants us to Join With Him Introduction: God wants us to join with Him! He wants us to know His work and be involved in it! God wants people to adjust their lives; plans, desires. He wants us to serve Him! Abraham was a tool used in God’s plan to redeem man from sin. Abraham had to get on board with God’s purpose. We will have to make adjustments to enter into God’s work as well. Are you ready to join up with God? I. What often stops us from _____________ with God’s work? A. ______-_______________. 1. Gal. 6:3—guard against attitude of self confidence (pride) 2. Rom. 1:19-22—it all started with their refusing to KNOW God. 3. 2 Pet. 2:9-14, 17—serious condemnation to those who follow their will. 4. Eph. 2:3—the Ephesians ________ _______ from this behavior. 5. Must get away from it’s all about me kind of thinking. (Jhn. 13:3-5, 12-15) B. ____________ & ___________ ___________. 1. 1 Jhn. 2:15-17—don’t love the world! Don’t seek to blend in. a) get away from materialism. Priorities MUST be rearranged! 2. Num. 13—12 spies (10 gave unfaithful report) Why? a) Weren’t look to God’s plan/work/purpose. See also Josh 2:11. 3. How many times has our selfish ideas/wants STOPPED US from accomplishing God’s task? Has our selfishness put us off track? II. What must we ________ to Join God’s work? A. Develop ___________ in God.—Phil. 4:13. B. Develop _______________ on God—1 Cor. 5:7; Gal. 2:20 C. Become _______- ____________. Mt. 20:28 1. How can I serve? Remember the attitude of Jesus. D. Develop a _____-___________ attitude. Mt. 6:33; 1 Pet. 1:14—seek to be holy! E. Have a _____-_____________ life! Gen. 39; 45:5, 7; Num. 14:9 1. We must seek to change from being _____-____________ to _______-________________! 2. God can’t work with us unless we make changes! Conclusion: A. We must seek to do things God’s way. Must understand his goals, focus, etc. B. Js. 1:22-25—blessings will come through our obedience. C. Are you ready to join in with God’s work? If not, why not?