Opening:

• Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24 (NKJV)
  “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.”
• Point: Our work is an opportunity to serve and honor God, not just a means to earn a living.

Main Points:

1.Work as a Divine Mandate

• Scripture: Genesis 2:15 (NKJV)
  “Then the Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep it.”
• Point: Work was part of God’s original design for humanity. It is a means through which we fulfill our responsibilities and contribute to God’s creation.
• Practical Application: View your job or vocation as a calling from God. Whether it’s tending a garden, managing a team, or providing a service, approach it with the intention of fulfilling God’s purpose.

2. Work as an Expression of Christian Integrity

• Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-6 (NKJV)
  “Bondservants, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to Christ; not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart.”
• Point: Our conduct in the workplace should reflect our commitment to Christ, demonstrating sincerity, honesty, and dedication.
• Practical Application: Examine your work habits and relationships. Are you demonstrating Christian integrity in your interactions and work ethic? Strive to be a model of Christlike behavior.

3. Work and Rest: A Balanced Life

• Scripture: Exodus 20:9-10 (NKJV)
  “Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God. In it you shall do no work…”
• Point: God commands a balance between labor and rest. Proper rest is essential for physical, emotional, and spiritual health, and it honors God’s design.
• Practical Application: Ensure that you are observing times of rest and spiritual rejuvenation. Reflect on how you can better balance your work responsibilities with rest and worship.

4. Using Work to Serve Others

• Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 (NKJV)
  “that you also aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you, that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and that you may lack nothing.”
• Point: Our work should benefit not only ourselves but also others, reflecting Christ’s love and generosity.
• Practical Application: Look for opportunities to use your work and resources to serve others. Consider how you can contribute to the welfare of your community through your vocation.

Closing:

• Scripture: Proverbs 16:3 (NKJV)
  “Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established.”
• Point: By dedicating our work to the Lord, we align our efforts with His will, making our labor a testimony to His grace and purpose.

Steps of Salvation:

1. Hear the Gospel

• Scripture: Romans 10:17 (NKJV)
  “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
• Point: Understand the message of salvation through the Gospel and its relevance to every aspect of life, including our work.

1. Believe in Christ

• Scripture: John 3:16 (NKJV)
  “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
• Point: Trust in Jesus Christ as your Savior, acknowledging that your work is an extension of your faith in Him.

1. Repent of Sin

• Scripture: Acts 2:38 (NKJV)
  “Then Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.'”
• Point: Turn away from sin and align your actions, including your work practices, with God’s commands.

1. Confess Christ

• Scripture: Romans 10:9 (NKJV)
  “that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.”
• Point: Openly declare your faith in Jesus, allowing this confession to guide how you approach your work and interactions.

1. Be Baptized

• Scripture: Mark 16:16 (NKJV)
  “He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.”
• Point: Undergo baptism as an outward sign of your commitment to Christ and His teachings, integrating this commitment into all areas of your life, including your work.

1. Live Faithfully

• Scripture: Revelation 2:10 (NKJV)
  “Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.”
• Point: Commit to living a faithful Christian life, demonstrating your devotion in all aspects, including your vocation.

This outline follows the Church of Christ doctrines, includes full scripture verses, and integrates practical application with the steps of salvation.