Doing Minisry For Jesus Seperate and Apart from Intimacy with Jesus (Clip)
Robby Gallaty warns against performing ministry activities apart from a deep, intimate relationship with Jesus, emphasizing that true ministry flows from personal revival and hunger for God.
This sermon focuses on the commitment to be fervently hungry for God, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing Jesus above all else in our lives. It challenges individuals to examine what may be hindering them from fully following God's calling and stresses the significance of maintaining intimacy with Jesus while engaging in ministry or good works.
Full Transcript
I have a group of friends of mine who we call ourselves the revivalists, just guys who are passionate about revival and praying for revival. And we made a commitment, we call ourselves the community of the burning hearts. We just made a commitment that we want to be the hungriest men on the planet for God.
We just are hungry for more of God. And when I was putting these together, the Lord convicted my own heart. And I started asking myself the question, I'm not doing what I feel like God is calling me to do.
Number four, here's the last one. What is a priority over Jesus, brother or sister, in your life right now? Student, what is vying for your time, your affection, or your attention right now? I want to end where I started. Don't fall into the trap of doing ministry for Jesus, good things for Jesus, separate and apart from intimacy with Jesus.
Sermon Outline
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- The importance of being hungry for God
- Commitment to revival through community
- Self-examination of personal calling
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- Identifying what takes priority over Jesus
- Recognizing distractions vying for time and affection
- Warning against ministry without intimacy
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- The trap of doing good things apart from Jesus
- The necessity of intimacy for effective ministry
- Encouragement to return to Jesus as first priority
Key Quotes
“We just made a commitment that we want to be the hungriest men on the planet for God.” — Robby Gallaty
“Don't fall into the trap of doing ministry for Jesus, good things for Jesus, separate and apart from intimacy with Jesus.” — Robby Gallaty
“What is a priority over Jesus, brother or sister, in your life right now?” — Robby Gallaty
Application Points
- Evaluate what currently takes priority over your relationship with Jesus and make necessary adjustments.
- Commit to cultivating a deeper hunger for God through prayer and community.
- Avoid performing ministry tasks without first seeking intimacy with Jesus to ensure effectiveness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Robby Gallaty mean by 'intimacy with Jesus'?
He refers to a deep, personal relationship with Jesus that fuels genuine ministry and spiritual revival.
Why is prioritizing Jesus important in ministry?
Because ministry done apart from Jesus lacks spiritual power and can become mere activity without true impact.
What is the 'community of the burning hearts'?
It is a group of friends committed to being passionately hungry for God and praying for revival.
How can one avoid the trap of ministry without intimacy?
By regularly evaluating what holds priority in their life and ensuring Jesus remains central.
What practical step does Robby suggest for those feeling distant from God?
To ask themselves honestly what is vying for their time and affection and to realign their focus on Jesus.