TODAY’S “GOOD NEWS” – September 26, 2004

MESSAGE:  “TEAMING UP TO WIN:

…Investing My TIME in God’s Cause!”

SCRIPTURE:  Ephesians 5:15-20; Philippians 1:21-30

KEY VERSE:  v. 15-16  “So, watch your step.  Use your head.  Make the most of every chance you get.  These are desperate times.”

FOCUS:  God’s gift of TIME is a precious possession.

THINK ON THIS:  “Opportunities for Christian service are brief seasons, that soon slip by.  The wise Christian will recognize them and use them while he can.”                                                                                      ~ Vaughn

I.         THE TIME OF MY LIFE IS A SACRED TRUST

II.       THE TIME OF MY LIFE IS TO FULFILL GOD’S PURPOSE

III.     THE TIME OF MY LIFE PASSES QUICKLY

CONCLUSION:  “One is appalled at the hours people spend in just living - -shaving, dressing, cleaning house, cooking, buying clothes, etc.  One feels they are often spreading this out because they have nothing else to do.  How they need a great cause, a great passion, and a resulting great discipline!”                                                                                                                         ~ author unknown