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Give Myself Away

Bryan L. Carter

Concord Church • Mar 17, 2025 • 38 min

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Summary

Through the story of Tabitha in Acts 9, Pastor Bryan Carter encourages believers to embrace a life of active service, generosity, and community impact. Even when facing difficulty, grief, or seemingly hopeless situations, we are called to trust God's timing and refrain from giving up prematurely. As we seek God in private and clear out distractions, He empowers us to rise above past failures and walk boldly in His ongoing purpose.

Themes

Christian ServiceGenerosityFaith in TrialsResurrection and RenewalPrivate Encounters with GodCommunity Impact

Pastor's Points

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Destined to make a difference

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Determination through difficulty

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Dependent upon our deliverer

Key Points

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We are destined to make a difference by using our unique gifts, resources, and passions to serve others rather than focusing solely on personal gain.
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We must maintain a determination through difficulty, recognizing that weariness and trials are part of living in a broken world.
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We are completely dependent upon our deliverer, trusting God to work in our private lives before bringing public transformation.
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True Christian faith connects deeply with justice and practical service, advocating for the vulnerable and meeting real needs in our city.
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Believers must be careful not to bury situations, relationships, or dreams prematurely, trusting that God can bring dormant things back to life.
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Investing selflessly in others creates a lasting legacy of love and support that profoundly impacts local communities.
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God often works in quiet, private spaces where He clears away distractions to align our hearts and prepare us for our next season.
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God has the power to speak life into dead situations, calling us to rise up out of past mistakes, failures, and negative mindsets into His purpose.

Sermon Moments

“Don't you dare put a period where God put a comma. Give God time to do what He wants to do in your life.”

“Faith is acting like a thing is so even when it ain't so, so that it can become so.”

“It looked dead, but it wasn't dead—it was dormant. It just wasn't the season for it to bloom yet.”

“Some stuff God wants to do in your life is not meant for public consumption; He gets you in a private situation to deal with your heart.”

“Ministry is about learning how to give to somebody who can never give anything back to you or repay you.”

This Week

Identify your unique talents, skills, or resources and find a practical way to serve someone in need in your community this week.

Refrain from prematurely giving up on a difficult situation, prayer, or relationship, giving God space to move in His timing.

Clear out distractions in your personal schedule to create quiet, private time with God for prayer and reflection.

Reach out to a vulnerable or marginalized person in your sphere of influence to offer practical help, encouragement, or support.

Take time to rest and reset if you are feeling weary from serving others, allowing God to refuel your heart spiritually.

Evaluate the relationships and influences in your life, ensuring you clear out negative distractions that hinder your spiritual growth.

Step out of past failures, dead mindsets, or old habits by declaring God's restoration and actively walking in His purpose.

Remember This

God calls us to give ourselves away in unselfish service to others while trusting Him to bring new life, restoration, and purpose out of our hardest situations.

A Challenge for You

Clear out the distractions, step out of dead mindsets and past failures, and surrender your hands and life to God so He can use you to make a lasting difference.

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