The Speck In My Eye pt. 4: Called & Chosen

Gravetop Church

Main Idea: So much of modern Christianity has become about what God can do for the person instead of what the person can do for God. We have become ME-centric as we compartmentalize scriptures and sermons into the box of self. But the most powerful and consistent message of Jesus is actually about showing God to others rather than having to see Him for yourself.

Today, we are going to talk about how every born-again believer in Christ is called and chosen to make a difference for the Kingdom of God. We’re going to unpack the parable of the dinner feast and learn what it means to be invited. We’re going to examine the path of being the hands and feet of Jesus to those around you. And We’re going to learn the difference between being empowered and equipped in our callings and how both are necessary.

The reason that this topic is so important to talk about is because so many people are so busy playing catch up in their lives that they have excused themselves unwittingly from the most significant part of their lives. They live trapped in cycles of busyness and excuses that have left them absent from authentic purposes as they feel lost and confused about what it is they’re missing. Constantly searching for meaning and satisfaction, they miss what is right in front of them.

—

1. You’re Invited [DON’T MISS EXTRAORDINARY MOMENTS FOR ORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES]

It’s relatively common for people to get more busy the older that they get, but in our culture today, we often allow even the smallest of circumstances to be big enough reasons to excuse us from the calling and connection of God in our lives. Whether it’s the call to pray, the call to worship, the call to share Jesus with someone, the call to be generous, the call to church community, etc. we have grown accustomed to excusing ourselves from stepping out of our comfort zones and agendas.

(Luke 14:16-24)

—

2. You’re Special [NO ONE CAN REACH CERTAIN PEOPLE LIKE YOU CAN]

One of the major functions of the church is to prepare believers to be ministers themselves throughout their regular day lives. It’s a place for us to be equipped for the purpose of bringing others into the community of faith. Every person has their unique individual stories that God wants to use in order to reach someone who is relatively unique to that individual. There are simply people out there who would genuinely respond to Christ through your voice and story in a way that they wouldn’t to others.

(Ephesians 4:11-16)

—

3. You’re Chosen [DON’T THINK LITTLE OF YOURSELF OR WHAT YOU REPRESENT]

So often, we don’t give our best effort because we think so little of ourselves and that what we do won’t really matter that much in the long run. While we should resist the pridefulness of the heart, we should take pride in what we and what we represent. Each of us will give an account of our lives on the day of judgment but besides that, there is simply going to be an end to our lives one day. And the most common regret at the end of life is not to have tried more for the things and people that mattered.

(Matthew 22:10-14)

—

To connect, learn more or donate, visit gravetopchurch.com

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok by searching @gravetopchurch

--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravetopchurch/support