1. Part Four

2. Are You Using Your Talents? Some have observed that 10% of the people in a local church typically do 90% of the work!

3. Are You Using Your Talents? Some have observed that 10% of the people in a local church typically do 90% of the work! Regardless of what others do, I must not be numbered amongst those who are simply observers in the work of the Lord.

4. Are You Using Your Talents? Some have observed that 10% of the people in a local church typically do 90% of the work! Regardless of what others do, I must not be numbered amongst those who are simply observers in the work of the Lord. It is simply stated in God’s word that those who are converted to Christ will be active in God’s work.

5. Christians need to begin training and showing others how to do this work. Good leadership will have the wisdom to provide training. (2 Tim 2:2)

6. Christians need to begin training and showing others how to do this work. (2 Timothy 2:2 NKJV) And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.

7. Christians need to begin training and showing others how to do this work. It is not enough just to have a strong rebuke about the lack work. We need leaders! (1 Cor 11:1)

8. Christians need to begin training and showing others how to do this work. (1 Corinthians 11:1 NKJV) Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.

9. Christians need to begin training and showing others how to do this work. How many businesses just “put one to work” without training.

10. Christians need to begin training and showing others how to do this work. How many businesses just “put one to work” without training. In God’s work you learn best by seeing someone else do it. Some may need to start by just being there while another is teaching!

11. Christians need to begin training and showing others how to do this work. Training should start as early as possible. (Mt 28:19-20)

12. Christians need to begin training and showing others how to do this work. (Matthew 28:19-20 NKJV) “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, {20} “teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.

13. Christians need to begin training and showing others how to do this work. When I first became a Christian I was trained immediately how to teach. Many congregations do not do this.

14. Christians need to begin training and showing others how to do this work. When I first became a Christian I was trained immediately how to teach. Many congregations do not do this. New converts often have a large number of people who are willing to listen.

15. Christians need to begin training and showing others how to do this work. When I first became a Christian I was trained immediately how to teach. Many congregations do not do this. New converts often have a large number of people who are willing to listen. Training should give one experience in a controlled setting.

16. Christians need to begin training and showing others how to do this work. When I first became a Christian I was trained immediately how to teach. Many congregations do not do this. New converts often have a large number of people who are willing to listen. Training should give one experience in a controlled setting. How does the navy teach its recruits to swim?

17. Christians need to begin training and showing others how to do this work. I have found the best training occurs in the home and will simulate as much as possible the conditions the child will later face.

18. Christians need to begin training and showing others how to do this work. I have found the best training occurs in the home and will simulate as much as possible the conditions the child will later face. By receiving the help of others this work will become more attainable.

19. Christians need to begin training and showing others how to do this work. I have found the best training occurs in the home and will simulate as much as possible the conditions the child will later face. By receiving the help of others this work will become more attainable. How does God see the things in my life?

20. Christians need to begin training and showing others how to do this work. I have found the best training occurs in the home and will simulate as much as possible the conditions the child will later face. By receiving the help of others this work will become more attainable. How does God see the things in my life? The material things are only temporary. (1 Tim 6:6-8)

21. Christians need to begin training and showing others how to do this work. (1 Timothy 6:6-8 NKJV) Now godliness with contentment is great gain. {7} For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. {8} And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.

22. Christians need to begin training and showing others how to do this work. Jesus warned us about how God views our actions. (Lk 16:10-12)

23. Christians need to begin training and showing others how to do this work. (Luke 16:10-12 NKJV) “He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much. {11} “Therefore if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?

24. Christians need to begin training and showing others how to do this work. {12} “And if you have not been faithful in what is another man’s, who will give you what is your own?

25. Christians need to begin training and showing others how to do this work. “God entrusts us with money as a test; for like a toy to the child, it is training for handling things of more value.” -- Fred Smith

26. Christians need to begin training and showing others how to do this work. “God entrusts us with money as a test; for like a toy to the child, it is training for handling things of more value.” -- Fred Smith What work will last for an eternity? (Heb 6:10-12)

27. Christians need to begin training and showing others how to do this work. (Hebrews 6:10-12 NKJV) For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister. {11} And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end, {12} that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

28. Conclusion We sometimes forget that people are watching us. People learn from example and education. May we be able to teach others so that they can teach others (2 Timothy 2:2) What can you do to improve your talents?