“Outline”
I. Introduction
Scripture Reference: Joshua 24:14-15 NKJV
Key Question: Who do you serve?
Context: The choice Joshua presents to the Israelites—serve false gods or serve the Lord.
II. The Challenge of Choice
Joshua's Call: “Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve.”
Modern Application: The same challenge faces us today—commit fully to God or allow distractions to take precedence.
Commitment in Hardships: No matter the trials, the believer’s response must be “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
III. The Pitfalls of 2nd and 3rd Chair Living
The Problem of Partial Commitment:
Reference to Peter’s struggle.
Serving God with divided loyalty hinders both faith and personal life.
Call to Surrender: Joshua’s message requires full surrender, just as Peter eventually did.
Examples from the Apostles: Paul, James, Peter identify themselves as servants of Christ.
IV. Seek First the Kingdom of God
Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:33 NKJV
Three Elements of Seeking:
Seek: Taking action in pursuit of God’s will.
First: Prioritizing God above all else.
His Kingdom and Righteousness: Aligning with the King's agenda and developing Christlike character.
Two Key Objectives:
Evangelism (Matthew 28:19-20)
Discipleship.
V. The Enemies of the Soul
Internal Struggles:
The constant battle with the flesh (Galatians 5:16-18).
Deception of Satan and distractions from our true purpose.
The Delusion of Time:
False belief that there’s time to fully commit later.
Urgency to live for God now, especially for younger generations.
VI. Idolatry: Modern-Day False Gods
Joshua’s Warning: “Put away from among you the foreign gods.”
Forms of Idolatry Today:
Money, relationships, power.
The “3 T’s” (Time, Talents, Treasure)—How do we invest them?
Self-Reflection: Identifying idols through how we spend our resources.
VII. The Cost of True Discipleship
Scripture Reference: Mark 8:35-36
The Dangers of Divided Loyalty: Serving two masters is impossible (Matthew 6:24).
The Reward of Full Commitment: Jesus promises provision when we seek first His kingdom.
VIII. Conclusion
Introspection:
Reflecting on personal strengths and how they are used for God’s kingdom.
Final Question: Where are your 3 T’s going to?
Call to Action: Make a commitment to serve the Lord fully.
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