Equipped to Build – Equipped to Serve

Matt 23:11-12, 20:25-28, Jo 6:38, 13:3-5, Gal 5:13, 1Cor 9:19, Phil 2:5-8

A. to – Mt 23:11-12

1. =
2. 3 Reasons the Church Exists
   1. To serve
   2. To serve one
   3. To serve the

B. The of a Life – Mt 20:25-28

1. Servant – “diakonos” – One who the of , to take of, to upon – Jo 6:38
2. Different , different – vs 25-27
3. comes through – vs 26
4. Serving is one of the of Christ in you – vs 27-28
5. Serving is not just an but an

C. The of a Servant – Jo 13:3-5

1. Know you are in &
2. Know you’ve come from
3. Know you’re going

D. Serving the Kingdom of God

1. Communicates authentic – Gal 5:13
2. Produces – 1Cor 19:9
3. Reflects Jesus’ – Phil 2:5-8
4. Pathway for – Rev 1:1
5. Pursues God’s – Jo 12:26
6. makes the – Neh 4:6

Harvest Group discussion questions:

1. Why is serving important?
2. How is serving applicable in your everyday life?
3. What does serving God look like practically to you?
4. How is service an attitude of the heart?