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The Time Is Now

Manouchka Charles

VOUS Church • Dec 15, 2024 • 44 min

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Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Summary

While human effort plays an essential role in planting and watering spiritual seed, true growth and spiritual increase come through God's divine timing. God calls every believer to partner with Him by using their time intentionally to reach the lost, train believers, and impact their surrounding culture. As we embrace spiritual discipline, step out in simple everyday evangelism, and trust God's supernatural provision, we become active hands in His harvest.

Themes

God's Divine TimingKingdom MultiplicationEvangelism and DiscipleshipStewardship of TimeRest and Trust

Pastor's Points

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Reach the lost

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Train the believer

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Impact the city

Key Points

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While human effort involves planting and watering in sequential time (Kronos), divine increase occurs through God's appointed timing (Kairos).
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Just as credit card scammers steal money through subtle, small unauthorized charges, the enemy steals our time in minor daily distractions to keep us from God's purpose.
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Taking intentional time away in God's presence now can save years of wasted time and effort in the future.
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Even in cold, dry, or lonely winter seasons of life, God's living water enables believers to continuously produce spiritual fruit.
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Kingdom multiplication occurs when believers do not merely listen to God's word, but internalize it, live it out, and teach it to others in their daily lives.
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The time is now for believers to engage in the three-part equation for multiplication: reach the lost, train the believer, and impact the city.
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Waiting for perfect circumstances or total personal readiness will prevent us from sowing seeds and reaping God's spiritual harvest.
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Sermon Moments

“Kronos time is measured by the minute; Kairos time is measured by the moment.”

“Just like a credit card scammer starts with a $2 charge, the enemy subtly steals our time in small increments until our days are gone.”

“Two days sitting in God's presence can save you ten years of wasting your time.”

“You would be surprised what grows in the winter—even in cold and dry seasons, God can produce lasting fruit in your life.”

“People didn't just come to hear Paul teach; they lived out the word and taught it to others, creating exponential Kingdom multiplication.”

“If people won't let you speak to them about the Lord, they can never stop you from speaking to the Lord about them.”

“Sabbath rest is a reminder that increase does not depend entirely on our striving, but on God's divine provision.”

This Week

Tell your personal story of how Jesus changed your life when sharing your faith with others.

Use your social media platforms to sow seeds of encouragement and scripture rather than division.

Actively invite friends, coworkers, and family members to church throughout the coming year.

Offer to pray for people immediately in the moment when they share a need or struggle with you.

Practice showing intentional kindness through your daily actions to reflect Christ to those around you.

Incorporate scripture directly into everyday conversations instead of offering merely human advice.

Develop personal spiritual disciplines such as daily Bible study, prayer, and fasting to deepen your growth as a believer.

Remember This

When we faithfully align our human effort with God's divine timing, He brings supernatural increase and multiplication through our lives.

A Challenge for You

Do not stay on the sidelines this year—develop your ear to hear from God, seek Him whole-heartedly, and sign up to be a worker in His harvest using your hands, creativity, and resources for His kingdom.

These are personal sermon notes shared to help you remember the message — not a replacement for Scripture, your church, or your pastors.