THE LORD’S WORK

                                                     1 Corinthians 15:58 (851)

  Introduction

       A.  We have already focused on two attitudes that enable us to do the Lord’s work.

             1.  Conviction which is being convinced or persuaded.

            

             2.  A mindset for consistency.

       B.  Let’s look at the nature of the Lord’s work and the day of reckoning.

   I.  The nature of the Lord’s work.

       A.  Gives honor and glory to our Heavenly Father.  Matthew 5:16 (705); Philippians

             1:19-21 (867)

       B.  Three classifications of work

             1.  Evangelism.  Matthew 28:19-20 (730)

             2.  Benevolent.  Galatians 6:9-10 (863)   

             3.  Edification.  Ephesians 4:11-12 (865)

  II.  The day of reckoning.

       A.  A day of accountability.   2 Corinthians 5:10 (854)

       B.  A day of reward.  Matthew 25:40,46b (726); Galatians 6:9 (863);

             Matthew 10:42 (711)

Conclusion

      A.  “Night comes, when no man can work.”  John 9:4

      B.  We will be rewarded.  1 Corinthians 15:58