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17th Apr 2025

04-17-25 part 2: Work, Worth, and Worship: Living for the Master Who Sees All

1. Slavery, Then and Now: A Biblical Clarification

Dr. Spoon begins by addressing the often controversial topic of slavery in Colossians 3:22. He explains that biblical slavery was radically different from the horrific version practiced in early America. In biblical times, it resembled more of a structured servanthood or employment, often entered into voluntarily and governed by rules of dignity, fair treatment, and eventual release. Still, Dr. Spoon doesn't sugarcoat the truth: America’s past included grave injustices. But he reminds us that God's people should be champions of justice—then and now—especially for the 27+ million enslaved globally today.

2. Obedience When No One’s Watching

Dr. Spoon then explores the deeper principle in Colossians 3:22—that what matters most is not working to impress others, but serving “with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord.” That means doing the right thing even when no one’s watching, because God always is. Whether you’re an employee, a volunteer, or in ministry, the call is the same: serve as if Jesus is your boss—because He is. Integrity in secret is proof of devotion in spirit. When you work for the Lord, nothing goes unnoticed.

3. The Gospel at Work in Daily Life

Colossians 3:23—“Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord”—takes center stage as Dr. Spoon reflects on how our everyday efforts become acts of worship. He challenges the notion that God only honors “spiritual” work. Whether it’s scrubbing floors or running board meetings, what matters is that we give it our best as a love-offering to the Lord. Our salvation isn’t earned by effort, but effort becomes a way to say thank you. The phrase he repeats: “Do your best, pray that it’s blessed, and let Jesus take care of the rest.”

4. From Legalism to Love-Driven Living

Wrapping up, Dr. Spoon warns against a performance-based faith. God isn’t impressed by checkbox Christianity. He’s moved by hearts that respond to His grace with gratitude. It’s not about earning love—it’s about expressing it. Whether we’re correcting wrongs, showing up for loved ones, or getting out of bed at 5 a.m. to support a spouse, these moments matter. Not because they’re perfect, but because they’re honest. When we live, love, and labor for the Lord with our whole heart, we reflect the One who gave us His all.

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David Spoon was born and raised in a Jewish home in Detroit, Michigan. He attended a private Hebrew school called Hillel Hebrew Academy. David was bar mitzvah-ed at the age of thirteen. Not long after, he was involved in drug abuse and trafficking. After hearing the Gospel for the first time at age seventeen, David accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. A few months later, David had a dramatic experience with God. Immediately set free from years of excessive drug use, he committed himself to ministry and to furthering the Kingdom of God.

He attended Arizona Bible College, Northern Arizona University, and Life Pacific College, graduating summa-cum-laude in their Ministry and Leadership program. He also graduated with honors from Regent University with a master’s degree in Theological Studies and earned his Doctor of Ministry degree in Strategic Christian Ministry at Liberty University.

He is one of a few individuals holding ministerial ordinations from three separate denominations: Heritage Free Baptist Organization, 1981; Independent Pentecostal Ministers Association, 1985; and Vineyard Valley Association, 1988. He was also the Chaplain for the Flagstaff Police Department. In addition, David was the senior pastor of Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Flagstaff.

In addition, David started and co-hosted two different live Christian call-in radio talk shows. He hosted the very popular radio show “The David Spoon Experience” on KPRZ 1210 and a show called “To Know Him,” which aired on 88.9 on the F.M. dial-in Temecula, California at 1:00 p.m., Monday through Fridays. He was also the Director of Local Ministry for Salem Media Group in San Diego, California.

David is married to his best friend, Noelle. He has three children and seven grandchildren, plus their two dogs named Levi and Bert. On March 18th, 2019, he started “The David Spoon Experience” in Texas and is growing with his audience of awesome believers and non-believers alike.

He is the President of He Must Increase Ministry, a 501c3 ministry, and is hosting (again) the live daily radio show “The David Spoon Experience” with DJR Broadcasting in KAAM, on the 770 A.M. radio dial. The show is also on various apps and the Internet.

David is a Jewish-Christian, Bapti-Costal, Cal-Minian, Manifold Millennialist.

Just ask him.