serve one another Philippians 2 1 30 serve

serve one another Philippians 2: 1 -30

serve one another

serve one another • Jesus came to serve • Jesus served any one, any time, any where • Jesus is a role model • he is the Servant King

serve one another • four cameos of Christ: • • Jesus is God Jesus is Saviour Jesus is Lord Jesus is King

serve one another So let us learn how to serve, And in our lives enthrone him; Each other’s needs to prefer, For it is Christ we’re serving.

serve one another • why did Paul write the letter? • the kingdom is bigger than any one person • we need to see what God is doing and keep our eyes on Jesus • Jesus gets on with it

serve one another 10 things you’ve always wanted to know about serving one another …

serve one another • #1 be aware of what we have in Christ (1) • an unbreakable union • recipients of his love • life in the Spirit • felt his heartbeat • we’re all on the same level

serve one another • #2 be tuned in to the same wavelength (2) • we do it for the Lord’s sake • we’re like clocks in sync • the ultimate goal – his glory • we are a global family • talk the talk – walk the walk

serve one another • #3 be focused on others (3 -4) • not ‘me, myself, and I’ Others, Lord! Yes, others! Let this my motto be. Help me to live for others, That I may live for thee.

serve one another • #4 adopt the mindset of Jesus (5) • it’s the way we think – it’s our attitude that counts • Jesus was totally unselfish • an amazing example • let’s be like Jesus

serve one another • #5 catch a vision of what Jesus did (6 -8) • Jesus stepped down and met us at our own level • he took seven steps • from Sovereign to Servant • he borrowed everything

serve one another • #6 we do it when no one else is looking (12 -13) • God sees what we’re doing • God works in, we work out • proves our faith is genuine • a source of untold blessing • we need each other

serve one another • #7 be positive in attitude (14) • don’t do it with a grudge or a grimace • no need for vocal abuse – it’s like acid rain • on the eighth day … • should give it our best shot

serve one another • #8 we light up the darkness (15 -16) • brighten someone else’s day • shine like stars, not act like stars – we’re not celebrities • luminaries for the Lord • God rewards his people

serve one another • • #9 a heart for people (20 -21) Timothy was a people-person he cared enough to act no one in Rome would go – they’re wrapped up in their own tiny world • people are important to God

serve one another • #10 be willing to go beyond the second mile (29 -30) • Epaphroditus is on the ball • he was at death’s door • he risked his life for Paul • his CV wasn’t that impressive • he was a message boy

serve one another • be ready … • • • to be sent anywhere to serve anyone to sacrifice anything • a basin of water and a towel are all we need to serve

serve one another take-home message … serving one another is basin theology