This week, Pastor Tommy examines the challenges and rewards of ministry, particularly in the context of a small church. Did the Apostle Paul consider the hardships faced during his ministry worth it? It takes tenacity, perseverance, and the desire to overcome obstacles to be effective in ministry.
We must remember the importance of small beginnings. Many biblical examples remind us how even a few faithful individuals can have a significant impact in ministry.
Ministry is a matter of faith, and even when immediate results may not be visible, it is crucial to continue planting seeds of faith and serving with dedication. Faithfulness is what Jesus is looking for when he returns, it is crucial we stay committed to the work of ministry.
Plant your seed in the morning and keep busy all afternoon, for you don’t know if profit will come from one activity or another—or maybe both. Ecclesiastes 11:6
For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them. Matthew 18:20
Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin… Zechariah 4:10
That night Paul had a vision: A man from Macedonia in northern Greece was standing there, pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us! Acts 16:9
I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow. It’s not important who does the planting, or who does the watering. What’s important is that God makes the seed grow. The one who plants and the one who waters work together with the same purpose. And both will be rewarded for their own hard work. 1 Corinthians 3:6-9
Then [Abraham] said, “May the Lord not be angry, but let me speak just once more. What if only ten can be found there?” [God] answered, “For the sake of ten, I will not destroy it.” Genesis 18:32
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men… Colossians 3:23
But when the Son of Man returns, how many will he find on the earth who have faith? Luke 18:8
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