Outline for a sermon preached October 22, 2107, entitled “Your Occupational Life” as part of the “Biblical Blueprints for Life” series.

INTRODUCTION

  1. God had something in mind when He made you.
  2. TEXT: Ephesians 2:10.
  3. How do you feel about work?
  4. We have a Genesis 2 or Genesis 3 view of work.
    1. Genesis 2 is service and satisfaction.
    2. Genesis 3 is slavery and sweat.
  5. Work was created by God.
  6. Work was created before the fall.
  7. Work gives meaning and a sense of accomplishment to life.
  8. Work is a way in which we can be like God.
  9. Work is not just for older people.
    1. Teach your kids to work.
    2. All work is honorable (Proverbs 14:23).
  10. Work does not totally define us.
    1. We are human beings, not human doings.
  11. Learn the difference between your job and your calling.

OUTLINE

  1. Are you doing what God wants you to do?
    1. If yes…
      1. Celebrate
      2. Elevate
    2. If no…
      1. Do not despair.
      2. Trust in God.
  2. How do I know what I am supposed to do?
    1. Ask yourself some questions:
    2. If God would bless anything that I do, what would I do?
    3. What are your core values?
    4. What are your abilities and gifts?
    5. What are you experiences?
  3. Your main job is to accept Christ (John 6:29).

CONCLUSION

  1. PRAYER.