SERIES:Step up! The Challenge is On!
Sermon: Serve
Text: 1 Peter 4:10-11, John 10:11-18, John 21:15-17
What do we have to offer?(1 Peter 4:10a)
God has given each of us spiritual gifts.
We need to recognize and exercise our spiritual gifts. (Romans 12:6-8)
How should we use our spiritual gifts?(1 Peter 4:10b)
We should use our spiritual gifts to serve one another.
“use your freedom to serve one another in love.”(Galatians 5:13)
Why should we serve?(1 Peter 4:11)
Serving brings glory to God.
“Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies.” (v.11)
We can do more together when we serve together. (Luke 10:2)
Pareto Principle- roughly 80 percent of the effects come from 20 percent of the causes.
Owner vs Renter Mentality (John 10:11-18)
Investing vs Consuming
Permanent vs Temporary
Commitment vs Short- sighted
“Our” vs “Your”
Accepts responsibility vs Reject responsibility
Focuses on shared purpos vs Inwardly focused
Christ left us an example to follow(1 Peter 2:21).
NEXT Meeting – will help you serve in your area of giftedness.
Jesus sets the model of sacrificial serviceto the church. (John 21:15-17)
The Challenge is this if you are saved, are you willing to take care of the Lord’s sheep by using your spiritual gifts to serve the church well?
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