The Domino Effect

Introduction

Overview of personal reflections and intentions for the church's direction.

Introduction to the 2024 theme: "Serve the Lord."

The Call to Serve

An explanation of Joshua 24:14-15, emphasizing the commitment to serve the Lord.

Reflects on the historical context of Israel and their deliverance from Egypt, relating it to our spiritual salvation and the call to serve.

The Challenges of Serving

Discussion on the perceived burdens of serving and realigning the mindset to see it as a privilege.

Commendation for those who serve in the church and encouragement to continue serving with the right motive.

Biblical Examples of Service

Traces the pattern of serving God from the Garden of Eden through to Noah, Abraham, and Moses, culminating in Joshua's leadership.

Emphasizes serving as a consistent theme throughout Biblical history.

Three Actions for Right Service

Remember What God Has Done for You: Emphasizing the need to recall God's deeds as motivation to serve.

Remove Other gods: Calls for the renunciation of any form of idolatry or divided loyalty.

Resolve to Serve the Lord: Encourages making a decisive commitment to serve God, based on the blessings and consequences associated with this choice.