Restore: Ministry to the Last, Least, and Lost

Acts 3:1-26

 

The LAST: “So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” Matthew 20:16

 

The LEAST: “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” Matthew 25:40

 

The LOST: “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” Luke 19:10

 

 

4 Practical Principles for Ministry:

 

1. Develop a heart of COMPASSION for those in need.

 

PRAY

 

LOOK

 

 

2. Put your CONFIDENCE in God to meet needs.

 

Recognize your LIMITATIONS.

 

Utilize your SPIRITUAL gifts.

 

 

3. Always give CREDIT to Jesus for your ministry.

 

 

4. Use ministry as an opportunity to CALL people to Jesus.

 

“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord…” Acts 3:19

 

 

Takeaway:

 

Participate in LOVE WEEK.