I. Context: A parenthetical description of Paul and his mission
II. Introduction A. Illustration: Stephen a lay evangelist in the prison of Northern Viet Nam B. Paul: A prisoner and a steward (Eph 3:1-2)
III. Paul – a prisoner A. Literally imprisoned in Rome B. A prisoner of Christ 1. Under God's sovereign care (Phil 1:14) 2. Paul understood that his circumstance was from God C. An apostle to the Gentiles 1. Acts 9:15 2. 1 Tim 2:7, 2 Tim 1:11 3. Gal 2:7-9 a. recognizing the external call 4. Romans 1:16 5. Romans 9:1-3 (I could wish that I myself were accursed, for the sake of my brothers) 6. Romans 11:13-15
IV. Paul – a steward A. Oikonomia – a stewardship 1. Confidence to what he has been called to 2. Reliant on God's power (Eph 3:6-10) B. Though Paul was chained, the Word of God is not chained (2 Tim 2:8-10)
V. Application A. You are, right now, where God wants you to be – employ your stewardship B. Encouragements in the midst of what is perhaps a stressful “prison” 1. God is sovereign 2. God is good 3. God is wise 4. Circumstances are secondary to the primary goal of personal growth C. You are chained to Christ – the fairest of ten thousands! What safer, better, more beautiful place can there be in the universe? D. As a steward of God's Word, preach the Word!
VI. Conclusion A. A summary illustration from the Reformation (the story or William Tyndale and his Bible) B. A final charge to you!
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“ OUTSTANDING MESSAGE! ” MUST LISTEN TO! OUTSTANDING MESSAGE of God's sovereignty in Paul's ministry, also God's calling on YOUR LIFE, & His working ALL things for good. Rejoice, believers! God will use your challenges, your chains, your dark times, your valleys, and your perceived obstacles FOR HIS GLORY and for His high purposes! Message also includes an excellent illustration in the life of Stephen in N.Vietnam. MUST LISTEN TO THIS ONE!!! GOD'S WORD CANNOT BE CHAINED! IT IS ALIVE AND ETERNAL! GOD'S WORD SHALL NOT RETURN VOID! ALSO check out some of our other favorites from this ministry: (1) GRACE ON DISPLAY, (2) THE PRAISE OF HIS GLORY, (3) THE GOOD SHEPHERD, (4) THE HIRELING! -- EXCELLENT! -- To God be the glory!
Jim M (3/15/2010)
from JC, New Jersey
“ Great Sermon! ” Great sermon, with exceptional application, this is one to try and listen to you won't regret it.
A native of New York, Pastor LoSardo was saved by the grace of God in 1986 after hearing the Gospel from his brother, while pursuing a career in scientific research. He was ordained into the ministry in 1995 and served as the Associate Pastor of a large messianic congregation...
