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Where do the

MAJORITY of Christians

spend the MAJORITY of

their time interacting

with the MAJORITY of

the lost world?

 “There are about 90-97%

Christians have never heard a

single sermon on the biblical

principles of life in the

workplace.”

 “62% Hate their work. They

don’t like the job, they are

unfulfilled. They always think

of Fridays and the weekend

because they hate Mondays.”

There are 5 Battlegroun ds; Battle for Truth Battle for the Inner Life Battle for Transformation Battle for Families Battle in the Marketplace

BIBLICAL BACKGROU ND Early Christians made the marketplace the focal point of their ministry because their occupations regularly took them there. As they conducted business, it was natural for them to present the gospel to the people they encountered. Marketplace people played a vital role in the emergence, establishment and expansion of the Early Church – in fact, most of Jesus’ followers remained in full-time business while simultaneously conducting full-time ministry. This was possible because they saw the marketplace as their parish and their business as a pulpit. To them witnessing was not an occasional activity but a lifestyle.

Marketplace to Mission (Colossians 3:23-24)

 When you go to your workplace, you

should see it not as a place of your occupation, but a place of vocation.

 God had place you in that specific

environment, in a specific time, for a specific reason.

 Ephesians 6:5-8. Slaves, be

obedient to your Master.

 You need to obey with a sincere

heart because you are doing it for the Lord.

Marketplace to Mission (Colossians 3:23-24)  (^) When you work, do not work for your boss, but work for CHRIST. Render your service not for men, but for the glory of GOD.  (^) Each of us has been divinely called to bring the kingdom of God to our workplaces.  (^) When you work, GIVE YOUR BEST. Go beyond and above what is the norm. Wherever you put your hands, do it excellently.

Tedium to Transformation (Daniel 6:3)  (^) Research from Wallstreet Journal, “80% dissatisfaction rate for persons who generally go to work and 50% dissatisfaction rate among executives.”

Tedium to Transformation (Daniel 6:3)  4 types of Christians at Work  (^) Christians who just want to survive.  (^) Christians who apply biblical principles at work.  (^) Christians who work in the power of the Holy Spirit  (^) Christians who transforms their workplace for Christ.

Comfort Zone to Calling (Nehemiah 2:1-

 (^) Nehemiah is a cup-bearer to king Artaxerxes I of Persia – an important official position. Yet after hearing that the Jews were returning to Jerusalem after a time of banishment, Nehemiah left his post as cup bearer to a king in order to rebuild the great city.  (^) Step out from your comfort zone and stepped into the calling that God has for you.

Comfort Zone to Calling (Nehemiah 2:1-

 The Lord is in your hearts. The Holy Spirit is in you. The Word is planted in your minds. All you need now is to realize that you are anointed to minister in the fullness of the Spirit.