If you’re part of a healthy local church, it’s not just about attending. You should find a way to serve there.
Key Points:
- The basis for serving is the cross. Mark 10:43-45
- The barrier to serving is selfishness. Galatians 5:13
- The motive for serving is love. 1 Peter 4:8-9
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What is your definition of serving? Explain what led you to this definition.
- Do you think it is important to serve others? Why or why not?
- What is the hardest part of serving others for you? Explain.
- Has anybody made an impact on your life by serving you? Explain.
- Read Mark 10:43-45. The Bible talks about living to honor God. How does serving fit into this?
- How does Jesus’s sacrifice on the cross model service? Explain.
- Read 1 Timothy 4:10-14. What does Paul mean by “spiritual gifts”? Do you know your spiritual gift(s)? If so, what are they?
- What are some practical ways you can serve others? In what ways would you be a useful servant?
- Are you ready to start serving in response to God’s sacrifice for your life? Why or why not?
- Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
This is part of the Rethinking Church series. Click here for sermon resources.
