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THE CALL

Topic: The Call Text: Ephesians 4:11 – “And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers.” Introduction Every believer has a call from God. The call is not just about being in the pulpit; it is about fulfilling God’s divine purpose for our lives. In Ephesians 4:11, Paul highlights different ministry offices established by Christ for the growth and maturity of His church. This passage shows us that the call is not man-made, but God-ordained. Today, we will examine The Call in four dimensions: The Source of the Call, The Purpose of the Call, The Responsibility of the Called and the 5 ministry offices and functions. 1. The Source of the Call It comes from God, not man (Jeremiah 1:5 – “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee…”). Christ Himself gives the offices (Eph. 4:11 says He gave ). The call is not based on human ability, but divine choice (1 Corinthians 1:27-29). Example: Moses didn’t choose...

THE TREE OF LIFE

🌳 The Tree of Life – God’s Gift of Eternal Fellowship Text: Genesis 2:9, Revelation 22:1–2 Introduction : From the very beginning of creation, God planted the Tree of Life in the Garden of Eden as a symbol of His desire for man to live eternally in fellowship with Him. Though sin cut man off from it, in Christ, the Tree of Life reappears at the end of the Bible, showing God’s eternal plan of redemption and restoration. 1. The Tree of Life in the Beginning (Genesis 2:9) Planted by God at the center of Eden. Symbol of immortality, health, and unbroken fellowship . Adam and Eve were free to eat from it as long as they obeyed God. It shows that God’s plan was always for man to live, not to die. Life Application: God has always desired us to walk in life , not in death and destruction. 2. The Loss of Access (Genesis 3:22–24) After sin, man was driven from Eden. Angels with flaming swords guarded the way to the Tree of Life. Sin separates man from God and H...

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