Sit Before You Serve
Pastor Les Cody
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Luke 10:38-42
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38 As they traveled along, Jesus entered a village where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home.
39 She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message.
40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!”
41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord replied, “you are worried and upset about many things.
42 But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”
39 She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message.
40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!”
41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord replied, “you are worried and upset about many things.
42 But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”
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Your strength is found at the feet of Jesus!
John 3:30
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30 He must increase; I must decrease.
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Jesus was and IS the greatest servant!
Matthew 20:28
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28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”
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Matthew 23:11
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11 The greatest among you shall be your servant.
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Matthew 25:40
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40 And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’
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Matthew 19:4-5
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4 Jesus answered, “Have you not read that from the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’
5 and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’ ?
5 and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’ ?
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Everything is spiritual.
Ephesians 6:12
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12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
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Ephesians 6:13
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13 Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand.
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Luke 10:17-20
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17 The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in Your name.”
18 So He told them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.
19 Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will harm you.
20 Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”
18 So He told them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.
19 Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will harm you.
20 Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”
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The enemy wants to disconnect you from your source of POWER and PEACE.
Psalm 92:13-14
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13 Planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God.
14 In old age they will still bear fruit; healthy and green they will remain,
14 In old age they will still bear fruit; healthy and green they will remain,
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Matthew 18:19-20
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19 Again, I tell you truly that if two of you on the earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven.
20 For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.”
20 For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.”
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Matthew 18:15-17
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15 If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.
16 But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’
17 If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, regard him as you would a pagan or a tax collector.
16 But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’
17 If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, regard him as you would a pagan or a tax collector.
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You can’t have the power of agreement without the power of submission!
The key to longevity is submission to authority.
There is safety in submission.
There is safety in submission.
Our commitment to the church, reveals our commitment to the Lord.
Psalm 68:6
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6 God settles the lonely in families; He leads the prisoners out to prosperity, but the rebellious dwell in a sun-scorched land.
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1 Corinthians 5:1-5
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1 It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is intolerable even among pagans: A man has his father’s wife.
2 And you are proud! Shouldn’t you rather have been stricken with grief and have removed from your fellowship the man who did this?
3 Although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did this, just as if I were present.
4 When you are assembled in the name of our Lord Jesus and I am with you in spirit, along with the power of the Lord Jesus,
5 hand this man over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved on the Day of the Lord.
2 And you are proud! Shouldn’t you rather have been stricken with grief and have removed from your fellowship the man who did this?
3 Although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did this, just as if I were present.
4 When you are assembled in the name of our Lord Jesus and I am with you in spirit, along with the power of the Lord Jesus,
5 hand this man over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved on the Day of the Lord.
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Being connected and serving the House of God is a protection from weariness.
Galatians 6:1-5, Galatians 6:9-10
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1 Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.
2 Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
3 If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.
4 Each one should test his own work. Then he will have reason to boast in himself alone, and not in someone else.
5 For each one should carry his own load.
9 Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.
2 Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
3 If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.
4 Each one should test his own work. Then he will have reason to boast in himself alone, and not in someone else.
5 For each one should carry his own load.
9 Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.
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Weary
ἐνκακῶμεν (enkakōmen) - to be utterly exhausted, wearied out, spiritless
ἐνκακῶμεν (enkakōmen) - to be utterly exhausted, wearied out, spiritless
Proverbs 3:11-12
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11 My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not loathe His rebuke;
12 for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.
12 for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.
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2 Thessalonians 3:13-15
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13 But as for you, brothers, do not grow weary in well-doing.
14 Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.
15 Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but warn him as a brother.
14 Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.
15 Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but warn him as a brother.
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QUESTION
How do we guard against weariness?
Answer: Daily encounters! Refocus on Jesus. What is He saying? Where is He leading?
How do we guard against weariness?
Answer: Daily encounters! Refocus on Jesus. What is He saying? Where is He leading?
Luke 10:38-42
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38 As they traveled along, Jesus entered a village where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home.
39 She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message.
40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!”
41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord replied, “you are worried and upset about many things.
42 But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”
39 She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message.
40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!”
41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord replied, “you are worried and upset about many things.
42 But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”
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Tired Vs Weary
- Tired is what happens when we have worked hard and need a break.
- Weary is what happens when we lose sight of the why.
You become weary when you stop trusting that God is in the middle of your situation.
You become weary when you prioritize your will over His.
- Tired is what happens when we have worked hard and need a break.
- Weary is what happens when we lose sight of the why.
You become weary when you stop trusting that God is in the middle of your situation.
You become weary when you prioritize your will over His.
