Examples of Commitment in the Bible – Sermon on 1 Corinthians 15:58
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Examples of Commitment in the Bible – Sermon on 1 Corinthians 15:58 — Short sermon outline by G. E. Watkins on the motivation to continue living the Christian life. Examples of those who have gone on before.
INTRODUCTION: 1 Corinthians 15:58
1. In light of the fact that we are to be motivated in the pursuit of pleasing God, we are provided with reasons to be motivated, both positive and negative.
2. One of the most effective things God has done for us is to provide examples of commitment in the Scriptures to motivate us.
DISCUSSION: [discussion of this sermon on 1 Corinthians 15:58 – examples of commitment in the bible]
I. Ladies First.
1. Sarah, Heb. 11:11.
2. Rahab, Heb. 11:31.
3. Mary, Luke 1:38.
4. Women who ministered to Jesus, Mark 15:40-41.
II. Ancient Men
1. Enoch walked with God, Gen. 5:22-24.
2. Noah walked with God, Gen. 6:9, 22.
3. Abraham, Gen. 18:17-19
4. Job, Job 1:8, 21; 13:15
III. New Testament
1. Zechariah and Elisabeth, Luke 1:5-6.
2. Aquila and Priscilla, Acts 18:1-3; Phil. 4:3.
3. Apostles, John 14:1-3; 2 Tim. 4:6-8
CONCLUSION:
1. Living the Christian life is an incredible thing. It is so different from the life that worldly people live.
2. We need to know that others have done it.
3. I hope this sample of examples of commitment in the Bible helps us all to remain motivated to go forward in the faith.
4. What others have done we can do.