TITLE:  To Live is Christ
TEXT:  Philippians 1:19-21
PROPOSITION:  Our life must be for Christ.
QUESTION:  How?
KEY WORD:  Ways
SCRIPTURE READING:  Same

INTRODUCTION:

1. Paul was struggling with what direction to pray.
   1. If he could life – keep on preaching, life for Christ, be example
   2. If he could die – He would receive his reward, be with Christ
2. How can I “live for Christ?”

Every Christian is a Minister:

1. Created for ministry – Ephesians 2:10
   Created in Christ Jesus for good works
   
    
2. Saved for ministry – 2 Timothy 1:9
   Saved us and called us with a holy calling
   
    
3. Called into ministry – 1 Peter 2:9-10
   Called out of darkness into marvelous light
   
    
4. Gifted for ministry – 1 Peter 4:10
   Each one has received a gift
   
    
5. Authorized for ministry – Matthew 28:18-20
   All authority has been given unto me – heaven and earth
   
    
6. Commanded to minister – Matthew 20:26-28
   Want to be great – become servant
   
    
7. Prepared to minister – Ephesians 4:11-12
   Some evangelists, some pastors and teachers
   
    
8. Needed for ministry – 1 Corinthians 12:27
   Members as part of the body of Christ
   
    
9. Rewarded for ministry – Colossians 3:23-24
   From the Lord you will receive your reward
    

Ministry is the expression of my S. H. A. P. E.

• Spiritual gifts
• Heart
• Abilities
• Personality
• Experience