Position Well Played

Sermon Notes

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Sunday, September 24, 2023

This week, we end the sermon series “Get in the Game”, using illustrations from football to challenge us on our walk of faith. Our focus this Sunday is on the position that we play. Just like on the football field, “players” in the church have a position to play. We each have a job to fulfill as part of the Body of Christ. Our scripture will be 1 Corinthians 12:4-12. I once read this scripture translated for the football field. Maybe, this translation will stir your imagination for the role Christ is calling you to play for the kingdom.

Now there are a variety of positions to be played on the football field, but it is the same team, under one coach and the one coach is the guide and leader of all. Everyone is given the ability to play the game, but the abilities are for the team, not for self-glory. One can play quarterback. One can be a kicker. One can be a center. One can catch the ball and one can run the ball. One can stop someone from running the ball. Each one is given and has cultivated certain abilities to play a position well and is gifted at playing a position well. Though there are many positions to be played, it is still one team with a common goal of winning the game. All people have different varying abilities. No player is the same and not every player plays every position well, but it is still one team, working together for the team under the leadership of our coach.

How are you working with the body and within the body under the leadership of our Lord, Jesus?

May the Peace of Christ Richly Dwell in You,

Rev. Sherri