In his message, Pastor Nicky Joya spoke about the ministry mandate of every Christian.  Citing Matthew 10:5-10, he said that Christians are called to bring glory and honor to God. "We are saved to serve," he said.

A. A Ministry of Gospel Proclamation
⁷As you go, preach this message: "The kingdom of heaven is near."

1. Get the message right!
2. A message that centers on the Kingly rule of Christ
3. A message that demands submission to Christ's authority.

B. A Ministry of Giving
⁸Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.

1. The degree of our generosity is dependent on our understanding of God's generosity on us.
2. Ministry is meeting needs.

C. A Ministry of Faith
⁹Do not take along any gold or silver or copper in your belts; ¹⁰take no bag for the journey, or extra tunic, or sandals or a staff; for the worker is worth his keep.

1. The motive of ministry: to give, not get!
2. The means of ministry: trusting God for His resources.

Personal Reflection
We have been called to a life of ministry.

1. God is the One who calls.
2. Giving is the character of our ministry.
3. Gospel is the center of our ministry.

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