All In With My Service
Matthew 23:11 (NLT) — 11 The greatest among you must be a servant.
Jesus’ greatness principle. “When I bless others,
_______ ___________ ________.”
Matthew 20:28 (NLT) — 28 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.
John 10:10 (NLT) — 10 The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.
1. Look for opportunities to ________ __________ ________ _________.
Matthew 25:34–41 (NLT) — 34 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. 36 I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.’ 37 “Then these righteous ones will reply, ‘Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 Or a stranger and show you hospitality? Or naked and give you clothing? 39 When did we ever see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ 40 “And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’ 41 “Then the King will turn to those on the left and say, ‘Away with you, you cursed ones, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his demons.
Philippians 2:3 (NLT) — 3 Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.
2. Initiate action as ______ _______ ____.
Psalm 32:8 (NLT) — 8 The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.
Five Ways I Can Bless Others:
- Give my time
- Share my talent
- Invest my treasure
- Encourage with my talk
- Proclaim my testimony
John 13:17 (NLT) — 17 Now that you know these things, God will bless you for doing them.
3. Focus the attention ________ ______.
Matthew 23:11–12 (NLT) — 11 The greatest among you must be a servant. 12 But those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.
Colossians 3:23 (NLT) — 23 Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.
John 12:26 (NLT) — 26 Anyone who wants to serve me must follow me, because my servants must be where I am. And the Father will honor anyone who serves me.
4. Expect God To _______ _____.
Luke 6:38 (NLT) — 38 Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.”
Four ways that God blesses me.
- Tangible blessings.
- There are intangible blessings.
- There is greater influence.
- Visible miracles.
Proverbs 11:25 (NLT) — 25 The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.
Matthew 5:16 (NLT) — 16 In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
Applying the Greatness Principle to My:
Church (Hebrews 10:25, 1 Corinthians 12:7; 1 Timothy 4:14)
Family (Exodus 20:12, ‘and his household was saved’)
City/Community (Proverbs 14:21; Jeremiah 29:7; Matthew 22:39)
Money (Matthew 6:21; Luke 10:30-37)
Unchurched Friends (Matt. 5:14-16; Acts 20:24; Col. 4:2-6; 1 Peter 3:15)