Scripture Reference: Romans 10:14-15

Speaker: Pastor Jeff Kern

1. Key Scripture & Main Message

• Romans 10:14-15: “How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they are sent?”

• The call to service is a divine invitation to share the Gospel.

• Everyone is called to participate in the work of the Kingdom, not just pastors.

2. The Call to Serve

• Service is a natural response to a transformed life in Christ.

• Many believers become spiritually stagnant due to comfort, fear, or complacency.

• The personal testimony of Pastor Kern: resisting God’s call, then surrendering to full-time ministry.

3. Overcoming Barriers to Service

• Comfort: Avoiding service due to ease of life.

• Fear: Uncertainty and challenges in stepping out in faith.

• Excuses: Thinking others are more qualified or waiting for the “right time.”

• God’s Persistent Call: He uses various means to remind us of our purpose.

4. Our Message (Reflection Questions)

1. What specific ways is God calling you to serve in your church or community?

2. Have you ever resisted a call to serve? What held you back?

3. How does sharing the Gospel bring glory to God?

5. Our Conduct (Reflection Questions)

1. In what areas of your life have you grown spiritually stagnant?

2. How can you actively make yourself available for God’s work?

3. How do your actions reflect the mission of sharing the Gospel?

6. Practical Application (Reflection Questions)

1. What are three practical steps you can take this week to serve others in the name of Christ?

2. Who in your life needs to hear the Gospel, and how can you be the one to share it?

3. How can you encourage and support others in answering their call to serve?

7. Personal Commitment (Reflection Questions)

1. Will you commit to being open to God’s leading, even if it’s uncomfortable?

2. How will you seek clarity in understanding God’s will for your life?

3. What sacrifices might you need to make in order to serve more effectively?

8. Prayer Points

1. Surrender: Ask God to remove fear and hesitation in answering His call to serve.

2. Empowerment: Pray for the Holy Spirit’s guidance to be an effective witness.

3. Commitment: Seek God’s strength to remain faithful in the mission of spreading the Gospel.

Final Thought

“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” (Isaiah 52:7)

Our calling is not just to believe, but to go and share. Will you answer?