SERMON SUMMARY

Our passage today in Acts 6 is an example of God meeting the needs of his people through the serving of his people. Like the human body needs all of its parts functioning well for the entire body to be healthy, so does the church body needs each person fulfilling their role to have a fully healthy and functioning church. Ask the Spirit to reveal to you where it is that he is calling you to serve as we talk about what serving in the church is and is not. 

SERMON SCREENSHOTS & KEY POINTS

• Serving is giving yourself away with no expectation of return.

Mark 10:45

In, for, and through the church, what kind of service has Jesus called me to?

Acts:6:1-7

• Serving the church is not about building your kingdom but about building God’s kingdom.
• Serving the church is not just about a single day of the week but a daily lifestyle.
• Serving the church is not just for a select group but is for the entire body.

“Out of the insignificant can come the infinitely important things the Holy Spirit is trying to teach us and is using for a greater strategy.” - L. J. Ogilvie

In, for, and through the church, what kind of service has Jesus called me to?

Philippians 2:1-11

*We are a church located in Greenville, South Carolina. Our vision is to see God transform us into a community of grace passionately pursuing life and mission with Jesus.

SUGGESTIONS FOR COMMUNITY GROUP QUESTIONS                

• What comes to mind when you think of serving the church?
• In what ways are we tempted to make serving more about building our kingdom than building God’s kingdom?
• Thinking back over your time as a part of a church body, how have you seen God use serving to build you or others up?
• Have you ever felt like your gifts were insignificant or you were not needed as a part of the church? How would you encourage someone who is wrestling with those thoughts?
• When you think about Jesus serving others, what sticks out to you about his example of living a life of service?
• Are there areas that God has been calling you to serve that, for whatever reason, you just have not stepped into yet? What would help you move into those spaces and meet those needs?
• Spend time asking one another how your community group can better serve its members.