THE GENUINE CHURCH SERVES
Bible Text: Philippians 2:5-11 | Preacher: Pastor Mike Gibbons | Series: Sunday 01-25-15 | THE GENUINE CHURCH SERVES
Phil. 2:5-11
Look at the serving contrast…
Is. 14:13-14/Phil. 2:8…
‘Servant’=________________________________________________________________
HOW DO WE SERVE EACH OTHER?
WE LISTEN TO EACH OTHER…
“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” James 5:16
Rom. 12:10…
WE SERVE EACH OTHER…
“…you, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature, rather, serve one another in love.”
Gal. 5:13
1 Pet. 5:5…’act in humility with each other’
3. WE GIVE TO EACH OTHER…
“All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone that had need.” Acts 2:44-45
What is the key element here?
4.WE BEAR EACH OTHERS BURDENS…
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you fulfill the law of Christ.” Gal. 6:2
‘Carry/bear’=______________________________________________
‘burden’=_________________________________________________
WE PICK EACH OTHER UP…
“Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.” Gal. 6:1
’Let’s pick him up!’
’restore’=_______________________________________________
CHALLENGE…Family