Lord...Make Me a Servant

Introduction.
Some religious people have things backwards in their thinking. Their actions are marked by a desire to be served. This is evident as many "churches" have become nothing more than social clubs devoted to serving the physical needs of the masses. Our actions, however, must be marked by a desire to serve. This is what the Bible calls for. How are you doing?

I. All Christians are called on to be servants.
    A. Must empty ourselves to be a servant. Means humility a must!
        1. Mt. 18:3-4 – have you humbled yourself? Put away your pride?
        2. Rom. 8:5-8 – pride part of carnal mind….can’t please God this way!
    B. What does it mean to be a servant?
        1. Put others before self. Opposite of wanting to elevate oneself.
        2. John 13:3-17 – notice how Jesus defines servant hood.
    C. Note the attitude of a servant:
        1. 1 Cor. 9:19 – learned behavior.
        2. Lk. 6:34-35 – done w/o expectation of repayment.
        3. Phil. 2:3-8; Rom. 12:10 – is unselfish.

II. Our relationships w/one another to be marked by servanthood.
   A. Phil. 2:5 – we encouraged to follow in the steps of Christ.
    B. Heb. 5:8-9 – obedience required in us...just as in a slave….
    C. Mt. 23:8-12 – observe the teachings of Jesus.

III. Applying this principle to relationships in the church.
   A. Rom. 12:10; Eph. 5:21 – submitting to one another in the fear of God.
    B. To brethren in need – 1 Jhn. 3:17; Acts 9:36-39
    C. To brethren who are physically sick – Gal. 6:1-2; Js. 5:19-20

IV. Applying this principle to evangelism.
   A. Jude 22-23 – need to have compassion on the lost!
        1. Not concerned w/who gets credit for teaching others….
        2. Just do it!
    B. Must seek to convert people "to Christ" and not "our philosophy/church"
    C. How much a priority is evangelism to you?
    D. Many times our service is marked by multiplied imperfections...but the Master looks at our motives and says It is good.
      1. Are you striving to be a servant?

Those who serve Christ will be saved! Are you serving Him?



Lord...Make Me a Servant Introduction. Some religious people have things backwards in their thinking. Their actions are marked by a desire to be served. This is evident as many "churches" have become nothing more than social clubs devoted to serving the physical needs of the masses. Our actions, however, must be marked by a desire to serve. This is what the Bible calls for. How are you doing? I. All Christians are called on to be servants. A. Must empty ourselves to be a servant. Means humility a must! 1. Mt. 18:3-4 – have you humbled yourself? Put away your pride? 2. Rom. 8:5-8 – pride part of carnal mind….can’t please God this way! B. What does it mean to be a servant? 1. Put others before self. Opposite of wanting to elevate oneself. 2. John 13:3-17 – notice how Jesus defines servant hood. C. Note the attitude of a servant: 1. 1 Cor. 9:19 – learned behavior. 2. Lk. 6:34-35 – done w/o expectation of repayment. 3. Phil. 2:3-8; Rom. 12:10 – is unselfish. II. Our relationships w/one another to be marked by servanthood. A. Phil. 2:5 – we encouraged to follow in the steps of Christ. B. Heb. 5:8-9 – obedience required in us...just as in a slave…. C. Mt. 23:8-12 – observe the teachings of Jesus. III. Applying this principle to relationships in the church. A. Rom. 12:10; Eph. 5:21 – submitting to one another in the fear of God. B. To brethren in need – 1 Jhn. 3:17; Acts 9:36-39 C. To brethren who are physically sick – Gal. 6:1-2; Js. 5:19-20 IV. Applying this principle to evangelism. A. Jude 22-23 – need to have compassion on the lost! 1. Not concerned w/who gets credit for teaching others…. 2. Just do it! B. Must seek to convert people "to Christ" and not "our philosophy/church" C. How much a priority is evangelism to you? D. Many times our service is marked by multiplied imperfections...but the Master looks at our motives and says It is good. 1. Are you striving to be a servant? Those who serve Christ will be saved! Are you serving Him?