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Our Mission of Work – Graham Hooper

Sermon from Graham Hooper at Chuwar Baptist Church

“How do we minister and apply contextual application of the gospel into our own back yard when it comes to serving our community by sharing and showing the love of Christ. Most of our hours are not spent doing church activities, so how should we regard our secular employment? Graham has some practical advice on how we should view our hours spent within the workplace and community.”

The Parable of the Talents – Greg Gilbert from The Gospel at Work

In this address?(50:17), Greg Gilbert, co-author of The Gospel at Work explores the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30)

He takes the view that the talents referred to in the parable are the opportunities and responsibilities rather than some special capacity that we might have. ?The opportunities and responsibilities are not restricted to what we do when the church is gathered but what we do when the church is scattered.

“While you wait for Jesus, work! ?And do that with energy and faithfulness and love for you King” (12:30) [Read more…] about The Parable of the Talents – Greg Gilbert from The Gospel at Work

Christians and Work – “The End of Work”

Distinct Disciplesdistinctdisciples??Andrew Laird recently presented an overview of what the Bible teaches about work at Sydney Missionary and Bible College.?SMBC has made the audio of the lecture available here.

The lecture is divided into four parts:

  • Original Ends?(God?s original purposes?for work)
  • Frustrated Ends?(how those purposes have been frustrated by sin)
  • Renewed Ends?(how those purposes have been renewed by Jesus)
  • The End of Work?(how our daily labour can echo into eternity)

The High Calling – Everyday conversations about work, life and God

Here is the introduction to the High Calling website:

Welcome to The High Calling, a collection of resources founded on the belief that God cares about our daily work. On our site, you?ll discover a broad range of articles, interviews, devotionals, and inspirational stories?all specifically created to help you find God in your work, family, and the broader culture. Our writers and bloggers tell engaging stories crafted to encourage you in the high calling of your daily work.

Honoring God in our daily work is much more than mere evangelism. Our work itself should be a testimony to our creator. That is why we encourage each other to remember the high calling of our daily work.

The High Calling is also a safe place to ask difficult questions about work, leadership, culture, family, and faith. Our community of Christ followers shares differing opinions about matters of faith and doubt. ?We believe in the power of open dialog, and aim to be a safe place to raise difficult issues. We simply ask that each person be respectful of others, rooted and grounded in love.

Features of the website are daily reflections and quarterly sermon outlines?available on subscription.?

Faith at Work #3 ?Work ? Curse or Blessing?, Neale Proellocks

Neale ProellocksIn this sermon?(28:40), Neale Proellocks (Humeridge Church of Christ, Toowoomba, Queensland) continues to explore issues of work and faith.

The focus of this sermon is the sacred secular divide and its negative impact on the church’s mission and is explored in three three questions:

  1. Who do you work for??
  2. How do you understand your work (vocation)??
  3. What distinguishes your work?

Bible readings from Colossians 3 and 4 and Ephesians 6.

Faith at Work #1 “Work – Curse or Blessing”, Neale Proellocks (Sermon)

In this sermon?(33.30), Neale Proellocks (Humeridge Church of Christ, Toowoomba, Queensland) addresses the??issue, “Work – Curse or Blessing?” ?

If you are wanting a good introduction to the theology of work or some background material for a sermon of your own, this is a good place to start.

?Is work a four-letter word?? – sermon from David Turner

I recently had the privilege of hearing circuit court judge, David Turner, speak at All Souls Langham Place, London on the topic, ?Is work a four-letter word??

All Souls Sunday

After an entertaining and provocative introduction to both the theology and reality of our experience of work, Turner considers Ecclesiastes 2:17-26. ?Here?s what he says about the ambivalence with which we approach work: ??

?Some of us find work satisfying, rewarding. self-defining. ?Others find it exhausting, frustrating and soul-crushingly oppressive ? we long for our work to be significant and meaningful but it can stress us out, it can bore us terminally, and it can leave us miserable. ?We all know people ? who have achieved an incredible standard of living but who have an appalling quality of life. A life of long days and short nights and shrunken relationships.??

Turner outlines 5 key points that he suggests define a Christian approach to work:

  1. Christian work is?creation-fulfilling????Too many Christians begrudge their work when they should be reveling in the fact that God is using them in whatever small a part to fulfill his purposes.??
  2. Christian work is?excellence-pursuing????Christians pursue excellence in their work not primarily because they want to impress their boss or because they are working hard to get to a better pay level but because they are working first for Christ ? that adds a new significance to every task we perform even if it is never recognized.?
  3. Christian work is?holiness-reflecting?-???in work, we reflect the character of God?
  4. Christian work is?redemption-displaying????? a Christian in work, any work, is overwhelmed by their indebtedness to grace?
  5. Christian work is?mission-advancing?-??Work done by the disciples of Jesus should be done with a view towards the Great Commission and our fulfilling of that commission ? as workplace Christians we are everywhere ? places that need to hear both the words of the Gospel and see the tangible reflection of God?s love.?

See if you can find 30 minutes to?listen to the sermon in full?? I am confident you will be challenged and encouraged.?

Murray Wright (20 July, 2013)

God@School – Language Arts

John Van Stolen often preaches about the workplace and specific vocations.

If you are, or know someone who is, a language arts (English) teacher, you might like to pass this link on to them – make sure you have a listen yourself first! It will give new and encouraging perspective on teaching grammar, writing and communication.

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