What Can I Do?

What Can I Do?

Introduction:

It’s been said that these are “times of insignificance.” The sense of “personal importance” has seriously eroded in today’s society. We can be overwhelmed by a sense of personal insignificance. Ever feel that you are just an expendable commodity? If you weren’t around – no one would miss you? Have you ever felt used, violated, or just taken for granted? Maybe like a small voice in a noisy room? Within the local congregation – there are no insignificant or unimportant members! Eph. 4:14-16

How can we overcome our doubts and the nagging thought that “I’m unimportant.”?

I. Remember that you are always an _________________ before others.

A. No matter our age we must lead lives that glorify Jesus Christ.

1. Think of example of older, more mature Christians:

a) Pro. 16:31 - Years of wisdom, experience, and faith _______ ____________!

b) Never forget that there are younger ones looking up to you!

2. Younger Christians: don’t forget your _________________!

3. Those in the middle of life can also hold a tremendous influence for God!

B. While you may look at yourself as just one insignificant person – please remember what _________ can _________ with ____________ life!

1. You can draw others to ____________! Mt. 5:14-16

II. Realize the opportunities God presents for you to become involved w/the ___________ of others.

A. We’re __________! We all have something to contribute!

B. You can be involved w/others.

1. Titus 2:2-6

2. Older ones – you can take some of the younger ones under your wing. (Be a _________________)

C. All of us can be involved in the activities of our congregation.

1. Attend _________ ___________ regularly.

2. Attend as many _________ ____________ as possible.

3. Volunteer to teach a ______ _____! Always need bible class teachers.

3. Visit those who are ______-______; unable to get out as much.

4. ___________ to be part of the groups inside the congregation.

5. _____________ regularly for your brothers & sisters.

D. Get involved in the activities that are not a work of the church:

E. Don’t ___________ for others to start doing these things for you. What if everyone did this?

1. Don’t do kind deeds expecting something in return! (Lk. 6:31-35)

F. 1 Thess. 4:1, 9-10 - _____________ still more!

Conclusion:

A. Don’t case yourself off as being insignificant.

B. Whether you are single, divorced, widowed, young, in the prime of life, or old – God has a place for you in His kingdom!

C. Whether you are single, divorced, widowed, young, in the prime of life, or old – there is a place for you in the family of believers at Brownsburg!



What Can I Do? Introduction: It’s been said that these are “times of insignificance.” The sense of “personal importance” has seriously eroded in today’s society. We can be overwhelmed by a sense of personal insignificance. Ever feel that you are just an expendable commodity? If you weren’t around – no one would miss you? Have you ever felt used, violated, or just taken for granted? Maybe like a small voice in a noisy room? Within the local congregation – there are no insignificant or unimportant members! Eph. 4:14-16 How can we overcome our doubts and the nagging thought that “I’m unimportant.”? I. Remember that you are always an _________________ before others. A. No matter our age we must lead lives that glorify Jesus Christ. 1. Think of example of older, more mature Christians: a) Pro. 16:31 - Years of wisdom, experience, and faith _______ ____________! b) Never forget that there are younger ones looking up to you! 2. Younger Christians: don’t forget your _________________! 3. Those in the middle of life can also hold a tremendous influence for God! B. While you may look at yourself as just one insignificant person – please remember what _________ can _________ with ____________ life! 1. You can draw others to ____________! Mt. 5:14-16 II. Realize the opportunities God presents for you to become involved w/the ___________ of others. A. We’re __________! We all have something to contribute! B. You can be involved w/others. 1. Titus 2:2-6 2. Older ones – you can take some of the younger ones under your wing. (Be a _________________) C. All of us can be involved in the activities of our congregation. 1. Attend _________ ___________ regularly. 2. Attend as many _________ ____________ as possible. 3. Volunteer to teach a ______ _____! Always need bible class teachers. 3. Visit those who are ______-______; unable to get out as much. 4. ___________ to be part of the groups inside the congregation. 5. _____________ regularly for your brothers & sisters. D. Get involved in the activities that are not a work of the church: E. Don’t ___________ for others to start doing these things for you. What if everyone did this? 1. Don’t do kind deeds expecting something in return! (Lk. 6:31-35) F. 1 Thess. 4:1, 9-10 - _____________ still more! Conclusion: A. Don’t case yourself off as being insignificant. B. Whether you are single, divorced, widowed, young, in the prime of life, or old – God has a place for you in His kingdom! C. Whether you are single, divorced, widowed, young, in the prime of life, or old – there is a place for you in the family of believers at Brownsburg!