Useful By Choice (Nate Kooienga)

Summary: This sermon explores the concept of Christian ministry, challenging common misconceptions about "calling" and emphasizing that all believers are given a ministry at salvation. The speaker argues against the Calvinistic interpretation of vessels of honor and dishonor, instead framing it as a matter of service rather than predestination. The sermon encourages Christians to purge themselves of bad doctrine and behavior, replacing them with good, in order to become more useful in God's service.

Chapters
Chapter 1: Understanding Our Ministry and Calling
0:00 - 10:00
We explore the true nature of Christian calling and ministry, addressing common misconceptions.
Chapter 2: Becoming Vessels of Honor
10:00 - 20:00
We learn how to purge ourselves from bad doctrine and behavior to become useful for God's service.
Chapter 3: Examples of Faithful Service
20:00 - 30:00
We examine biblical examples of faithful servants, those who fell away, and those who were restored.

Key Points:
All Christians are given a ministry and ambassadorship at the moment of salvation.
The concept of "calling" in evangelical churches can be problematic and unbiblical.
Christians should purge themselves of bad doctrine and behavior to become vessels of honor.
Growth in faith and knowledge is essential for effective ministry.
Believers should strive to be like Stephanas, who was commended for his service, rather than Demas, who loved the world.

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Keywords
#Scripture
#Ministry
#Sanctification
#Calling
#Service
#Discipleship
#Doctrine
#Spiritual Growth
#Apostle Paul
#Timothy
#Vessels of Honor
#Purging
#Ambassador for Christ
#Bad Doctrine
#Good Behavior
#Stephanas
#Demas
#John Mark
#Christian Maturity
#Bible Study