TITLE: Acres of Diamonds
TEXT: Ephesians
6:5-10
PROPOSITION: Our blessings are all around
us.
QUESTION:
KEY WORD:
SCRIPTURE
READING: Same
INTRODUCTION:
Frog sermon – 300 frogs
Today – Acres of Diamonds – You know what to do.
1843 – Russell Cornwell – raised $7 million – founded Temple University in Philadelphia, PA
True story – Farmer sold farm – moved to South Africa – spent all his money searching for diamonds.
Died broke – nothing but the land on which his small hut was built.
No diamonds – in despair – suicide
His body was returned to this small plot of ground for burial – digging grave – found diamonds – acres of diamonds – DeBeers Diamond Mines
Uncle drove 400 miles to UP to hunt deer – grandpa – shot 16-point buck from back door of the farm house
Gas Station – What can I do to increase service today?
Many change jobs – looking for the “pot of gold”
Farmer with small pumpkin in a jar – grew to that size and stopped
Know your job, your company, your purpose, your mission
Spiritual application – What is this church all about?
Do we exist so we can pay the bills or pay off bank loan?
Know:
KNOW: |
Opportunity for: |
Scripture |
Church |
Salvation |
Titus 2:11-12 |
Congregation |
Service |
John 9:4 |
People |
Life, Joy, Peace |
John 10:10 |
Some Suggestions
Explore present job – opportunities
Don’t poke yourself in a jug – limit the possibilities
Study – read, tapes, internet, attend classes, study
Get involved – find ways to work
See opportunities – John 9:4 – night is coming
Spend your efforts in service, ministry
Conclusion:
Remember the prodigal son
Came home
Ready to work – hired servant
Don’t limit yourself – see the diamonds where you are