Ministry Macros

Pastor Cory Herthel

Midland SDA Church

October 10, 2015

Key Texts: Matthew 28:18-20; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31; Luke 15:4-7; John 14:12

SOP Reference: The Review and Herald; May 26, 1903

Introduction: Macro Definition - a single instruction that expands automatically into a set of instructions to perform a particular task. (Webster’s Online)

-In visions of the night, representations passed before me of a great reformatory movement among God’s people. Many were praising God. The sick were healed, and other miracles were wrought. A spirit of intercession was seen, even as was manifested before the great Day of Pentecost. Hundreds and thousands were seen visiting families and opening before them the word of God. Hearts were convicted by the power of the Holy Spirit, and a spirit of genuine conversion was manifest. On every side doors were thrown open to the proclamation of the truth. The world seemed to be lightened with the heavenly influence. Great blessings were received by the true and humble people of God.-

(Testimonies 9:126.1)

I. All Are Called (Matthew 28:18-20)

  A. His Authority Enables Us (v. 18-19)

    1. He says “All authority” has been given to Him

      a. His Father has accepted His offering on the cross

      b. Because of His victory, He can now commission us

      c. He tells us to “Go therefore…”

    2. We are to go in His name, as He came in His Father’s name

      a. Anything we do in His name, will accomplish great results (John 14:12)

      b. With the power of Christ in us, there is no fear of failure

      c. He only expects us to work within the armor He’s given (Romans 12:6)

  B. Making Disciples (v. 19-20)

    1. We are now “learners” in Him

      a. As learners, we are to share what is being learned

      b. Shining our light, being like the salt of the earth – drawing others to the Father, as did Christ

    2. He is leading the charge

      a. He gives us the charge to teach all that He commanded

      b. We can do this because He is “with us even to the end of the age…”

II. Must Be United, Not Disjointed (1 Corinthians 12:12-31)

  A. Jesus Removes All Barriers (v. 12-14)

    1. No matter our background, we are CALLED

      a. Social Status is unimportant

      b. Nationality doesn’t matter

      c. All the baggage from our past is gone

    2. All Parts of Equal Importance (v. 15-19)

      a. There are varying roles

      b. Each functions to support the whole of the body

  B. Each Part Needed To Accomplish The Goal (v. 20-31)

    1. If one part is debilitated, the whole body suffers (v. 26)

    2. Don’t squander your gift while coveting someone else’s (v. 29-30)

    3. Show a desire to use the gift(s) God has appointed to you – DON’T SIT IDLE (v. 31)

SOP: More Activity and Zeal—We need to break up the monotony of our religious labor. We are doing a work in the world, but we are not showing enough activity and zeal. If we were more in earnest, men would be convinced of the truth of our message. The tameness and monotony of our service for God repels many who are looking to see in us a deep, earnest, sanctified zeal. Legal religion will not answer for this age. We may perform all the outward acts of service, and yet be as destitute of the quickening influence of the Holy Spirit as the hills of Gilboa were destitute of dew and rain. We need spiritual moisture; and we need also the bright beams of the Sun of Righteousness to soften and subdue our hearts.