A Heart for Serving

• I Love My Church by Living out the Mission (Matthew 24:14)

• I Love My Church by Doing Life Together (Acts 2:44, 46)

• I Love My Church by ________________ Like Jesus

“Follow my example: Even the Son of Man did not come for people to serve Him. He came to serve others and to give His life to save many people.” Mark 10:45 (ERV)

TEN REASONS WHY I SHOULD SERVE:
1. I WAS _________________ TO SERVE

You know how God prepared job for you – something still undone. If you noticed it, you are supposed to be the one who tackles it. (Ephesians 2:10)

2. I AM ________________ TO SERVE

In light of all this, here’s what I want you to do. While I’m locked up here, a prisoner for the Master, I want you to get out there and walk – better yet, run! – on the road God called you to travel. I don’t want any of you sitting around on your hands. I don’t want anyone strolling off, down some path that goes nowhere. Ephesians 4:1 (MSG)

3. I AM _______________ TO SERVE

God has given each of you some special abilities; be sure to use them to help each other, passing on to others God’s many kinds of blessings. 1 Peter 4:10 (TLB)

4. I AM _______________ TO SERVE

Your attitude must be like my own, for I, the Messiah, did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give my life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28 (TLB)

5. I AM ___________________________ TO SERVE OTHERS

Follow my example: Even the Son of Man did not come for people to serve Him. He came to serve others and to give His life to save many people.” Mark 10:45 (ERV)

6. MY CHURCH FAMILY ________________ ME TO SERVE

You are Christ’s body – that’s who you are! You must never forget this.Only as you accept your part of that body does your “part” mean anything. 1 Corinthians 12:27(MSG)

7. I OWE _________________ TO CHRIST

Self-help is no help at all. Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to saving yourself, your true self. Mark 8:35 (MSG)

8. SERVING MAKES MY LIFE _________________________

With all this going for us, my dear, dear friends, stand your ground. And don’t hold back. Throw yourselves into the work of the Master, confident that nothing you do for him is a waste of time or effort. 1 Corinthians 15:58 (MSG)

9. I WILL BE HELD _______________________ FOR SERVING OR NOT

Yes, each of us will give a personal account to God Romans 14:12 (NLT)

10 I WILL BE ___________________ IN ETERNITY FOR MY SERVING

Anyone who wants to be my disciple must follow me, because my servants must be where I am. And the Father will honor anyone who serves me. John 12:26 (NLT)

“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’ Matthew 25:23 (NIV)

I WILL TAKE THIS NEXT STEP: