Nothing But a Sling and a Stone (Mine Your Business Series)

All of us have a unique gift or calling—our own sling and stone—that God has placed in our hands to fulfill a divine purpose. Pastor Lee Jenkins uses the story of David and Goliath to reveal powerful business and life principles, encouraging listeners to embrace their God-given talents, take risks in faith, and view their work as a spiritual assignment. This message is a call to uncover what God has already placed within us to impact the world around us.Verses:1 Samuel 17:8–9, 1 Samuel 17:25–26, 1 Samuel 17:36, 1 Samuel 17:39–40, 1 Samuel 17:50, Luke 16:10, Hebrews 11:1, Ephesians 6:10–17Key Points/Topics Covered:Understanding Your Sling and Stone as a Unique God-Given GiftThe Relationship Between Risk, Faith, and RewardSeeing Work as a Calling, Not Just a CareerFaithfulness in Small Things Leads to Greater OpportunitiesEmbracing Your Uniqueness and Rejecting ImitationTime Stamps:00:00 - Honoring Fathers and Breaking Cycles05:30 - Introduction to Mine Your Business Series09:45 - David and Goliath as a Business Blueprint15:20 - The Three Types of Ancient Soldiers20:00 - David's Sling as a Powerful Weapon25:30 - Defining Your Sling and Stone30:45 - Five Lessons from David's Battle33:00 - Lesson 1: The Bigger the Reward, the Bigger the Risk40:15 - Lesson 2: No Conflict Between Calling and Compensation47:00 - Lesson 3: Work as a Calling, Not Just a Career55:00 - Lesson 4: Faithfulness in Small Things59:30 - Lesson 5: Embrace Your Uniqueness01:05:00 - Final Challenge and Prayer for Clarity01:10:00 - Invitation to Accept ChristMain Takeaways:- Your sling and stone represent the unique skills and experiences God has given you to fulfill your purpose.- Faith and risk go hand in hand; stepping out in obedience often precedes clarity.- God blesses authenticity—He anoints the real you, not who you're pretending to be.Call to Action:Subscribe to the Eagles Nest Church podcast, share this message with someone seeking purpose, and visit eaglesnestchurch.org to sign up for upcoming events like the Lunch and Learn. Join us in person Sundays at 9 or 11 AM in Roswell, Georgia. NEXT STEPS:Visit Our Website: https://eaglesnestchurch.orgFirst Time Guests: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/first-time-guests/Prayer Requests: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/prayer/Giving: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/giveJoin Our Church: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/new-member-form/Salvation: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/salvation/Like, comment & subscribe to stay updated with the latest content!FOLLOW US:Download Our App: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/appFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ENCTheNestInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eaglesnestchurchTwitter: https://twitter.com/encthenest