BLESS: Week 3 Bbq in the Driveway

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Sermon Summary: 

This sermon explores the concept of being blessed, broken, and given in the context of Christian living and evangelism. It emphasizes the importance of understanding our identity in Christ, overcoming personal brokenness, and using our lives to serve others. The speaker encourages listeners to move past excuses and embrace their calling to share meals and build relationships with others as a means of sharing the gospel.

 

Key Points:

Prayer is foundational to evangelism and should precede all other actions
Meals were central to Jesus' ministry and can be powerful tools for connection
We are blessed by God to recover our true identity and calling
Our brokenness, when surrendered to Jesus, can become a source of beauty and purpose
We are called to give our lives in service to others and for God's kingdom
Overcoming excuses (physical, mental, calendar) to engage in relational evangelism
The importance of remembering our identity in Christ before reaching out to others
The concept of being "spent" for God's purposes rather than drained

Scripture Reference:

Luke 9:16-17
Luke 22:19
Luke 24:30
John 6:35
Philippians 2:17