SERVING ONE ANOTHER - Shannon Hills Bible Chapel

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  • 1.SERVING ONE ANOTHER Galatians 5:13
  • 2.What is a picture of truly serving one another? Douleuo = serve; Doulos = servant The Lord Jesus as THE Servant (Philippians 2:7; Mark 10:44-45; John 13:1-17)
  • 3.A true servant… Puts others before himself Proactively meets the needs of others Willingly sacrifices for others Draws attention to others, not himself Perseveres even when it’s uncomfortable, inconvenient, and/or unenjoyable Embraces the truth of ultimate service to God
  • 4.What is a picture of truly serving one another? Douleuo = serve; Doulos = servant The Lord Jesus as THE Servant (Philippians 2:7; Mark 10:44-45; John 13:1-17) Serving one another emphasizes us as servants, not other believers as our masters **Serving rather than being served is a beautiful reproduction of Christ
  • 5.What is God’s provision for truly serving one another? Serving one another in liberty (v.1-13) --the opportunity for serving Serving one another through love (v.13-15) --the motivation for serving Serving one another by the Spirit (v.16-26) --the ability for serving **God’s gracious provision transforms serving one another into an exciting privilege
  • 6.What are some practical ways of serving one another? -Smile -Babysit -Hold the door, give up seat -Assist with chores -Spend time visiting -Sit with someone different -Discover needs -Choose to sacrifice -Attend a work day/project -Let them go ahead -Reach out to lonely -Pick up litter -Share financially, etc. -Be available
  • 7.What are some practical ways of serving one another? -Provide a ride -Pray with or for someone -Invite to a meal or coffee -Give a compliment -Send a card, text, e-mail… -Volunteer in a ministry -Introduce strangers -Brag on someone else -Ask questions and listen -Start or join a prayer group -Express appreciation -Ask about sermon’s impact -Encourage by attendance -Use skills and gifts
  • 8.What are some practical ways of serving one another? -Admonish one another -Bear with one another -Put one another first -Communicate through songs -Forgive one another -Love one another -Serve your gift to one another
  • 9.What are some practical ways of serving one another? **Create your own list of concrete and creative ways to serve one another this week and beyond
  • 10.“…through love SERVE one another.”
  • 11.Make me a servant, humble and meek;Lord let me lift up those who are weak.And may the prayer of my heart always be, Make me a servant, make me a servant, make me a servant today.
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