Theological Proposition/Focus:
Homiletical Proposition/Application: We have been entrusted with the most important message in history. The message of the Gospel.
Introduction:
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Setting the Stage:
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You have been called to minister but that does not mean ministry will always be easy (6-8).
Remembering decisions made and the time of a calling provide important motivation (6).
You have received the most important resource (7).
Relationships matter far more than we often realize (8).
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MTR: Check your tool belt and make sure the tools are all in place.
Never forget that you are a minister of the Gospel (9-12a).
The Gospel is grounded in the reality of God's unmerited favor (9).
The Gospel is the message of death's defeat and eternal life (10).
The Gospel is worth it (11-12a).
MTR: Remind yourself of the Gospel.
The Gospel is worth it (12b-14).
The investment in the Gospel is secure (12b).
The truth of the Gospel must be preserved (13).
The responsibility to the Gospel is profound (14).
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MTR: Remind yourself of your commitment.
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