Our senior pastor is out of town so the sermon was shared by our youth minister (actually “Youth and Family Focus Director”). He continued with message six in The Blessed Life series.
This message is based on John 13: 3-16 where Jesus washes the feet of his disciples and shows them the example of servanthood. Jesus gave them an example, exhorting them ‘to do as I have done’. John 13:15. Jesus gives a call to action.
Often in our lives – family, church, work and community – we want to do what we want to do, not always what needs doing.
If you want to be blessed, learn to serve.
There is a difference between knowing and serving. The impact comes from doing what you know. The church needs to be and do more than being a place for information transfer.
We need to acknowledge there is a difference between being a consumer and a servant.
James tells us that faith without works is dead. James 2:14-17, plus 2:26 and James 1:22.
People need you because you know Him. What makes you qualified to help, isn't who you are but that you know Him. We have to go out and be the church. People may not know Jesus but they know you.
Impact 360 Institute research says that only 4 percent of Gen Z have a Biblical worldview.
They have no roots in faith, Sunday school, church, camp. The Biblical worldview has declined over the last generations as follows: 10% of Boomers; 7% of Gen X; 6% of Millennials 6; and now 4% in Gen Z.
The concern is that the Church became focused on programs rather than serving. Changing this starts with each Christ follower and each individual’s relationship with God.
If you don't learn how to serve in secret, you won't serve in public.
When you give don't let others know. Matthew 6:1-4.
Church attendance with nothing else is not living faith.
POINT: If you want to be blessed, learn to serve ... even without anyone knowing.
God will reward you openly for serving Him privately. Allow God to transform you.
Jesus takes the towel before He takes the throne. He picked up a towel and served. John 13:14.
Our society culture encourages us to live for ourselves, but Biblical culture says live as a servant to help others.
Jesus showed us the Father's heart. Don't live for yourself, be a servant. Love people as God loves you. You have the answer: Jesus. How is your heart to serve?
Love God, love people.
I like this Video Song for today; We need to share about the Jesus we know!
Verses for Today:John 13:12-17
12 When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them. 13 “You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am. 14 Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. 15 I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. 16 Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. 17 Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
Lord, help me to be about doing and loving people to show them Jesus.
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