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  SERVE THE LORD
  by Erlo Stegen
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of serving the Lord with
all our hearts and remaining faithful to the end, as seen in the example
of Arno and Franzi Stegen.

Topics: "Faithfulness", "Family Commitment"
Scripture References: Joshua 24:15, 1 Samuel 3:1, Psalm 100:2, Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 6:24, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Ephesians 6:7, Colossians 3:23-24, Hebrews 10:23

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DESCRIPTION
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Erlo Stegen emphasizes the commitment to serve the Lord as a family,
reflecting on Arno's journey and the importance of faithfulness in
ministry. He highlights the significance of Arno and Franzi's wedding
text, 'As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord,' and challenges
the congregation to consider their own dedication to God amidst trials.
Stegen encourages believers to remain steadfast in their service to
Jesus, rejecting idols and distractions that may lead them away from
their calling.

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CONTENT
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Jos 24:15b, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."

Uncle Erlo related a little about Arno's life because it was his silver
wedding anniversary and to give thanks to the Lord Jesus for Arno's
life. He was fourteen years old when he came to the mission. Uncle Erlo
was not yet married and so Arno was like Samuel in the temple. He wanted
to leave school in grade 8 to be in full mission work but being advised
to continue with his schooling, he continued till matric. When the
magistrate threatened to close the supermarket because of the services
Uncle Erlo was holding, they said that it didn't matter if the business
went down as long as the gospel was preached.

Franzi comes from Switzerland and has been a helpmeet to her husband.
Great is the role a woman can play.

Arno and Franzi's wedding text was the text above, "As for me and my
house, we will serve the Lord." It takes a real man to say something
like this. It refers to family and servants in the household too - i.e.
a man's whole household.

Where do you stand? Many have left the work. Will you also leave or be
faithful to the end together with your household?

We have to serve the Lord Jesus with all our hearts and not idols.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/erlo-stegen/serve-the-lord/
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