This sermon introduction discusses the story of the Good Samaritan, emphasizing the unexpected compassion of the Samaritan and encouraging the congregation to use their God-given tools to bring reconciliation to a divided world.
Good morning church, so glad that you came to worship with us today. Last week we kicked off our series called Bridge Builders and discussed having the right blueprints that make all the difference in the process of forgiveness. As we continue through our Bridge Builders series today we’re going to look at the next step in the process, making sure we have the right tools for the project.
During the American Revolution, a man in civilian clothes rode past a group of soldiers repairing a small defensive barrier. Their leader was shouting instructions, but making no attempt to help them. Asked why by the rider, he retorted with great dignity, “Sir, I am a corporal.” The stranger apologized, dismounted, and proceeded to help the exhausted soldiers. When the job was done, he turned to the corporal and said, “Mr. Corporal, next time you have a job like this and not enough men to do it, go to your commander-in-chief, and I will come and help you again.” It was none other than George Washington.
We can be like the corporal, and watch as others struggle or we can take action.
Last week we discussed the blueprints necessary for “bridge building.” And now that we have a plan, we need to take action. In the case of building a bridge that means gathering the right tools together and starting the work.
Having the right tools can make or break the project, and as believers we’ve been given some divine tools to help us.
Galatians 5:22-23 defines the tools we are given by the Holy Spirit to build the perfect bridge ... View this full sermon with PRO Premium
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