Reading: Philippians 2:1-18 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. Philippians 2:5-7 (NIV) I. Embrace…

Valentines’ Day: Love and Respect Ephesians 5:21-33 February 13, 2011 Scripture reading: 1 cor 13:1-8a Intro Happy almost Valentine’s Day! Guys this is your last chance to get something together. Between Valentine’s Day and a friend’s wedding, marriage is on my mind. My favorite have of doing weddings…

Theme: The abundance of God Let us pray. Most holy, Lord God, we gather this night to remember Jesus’ last meal: may we always gather, in remembrance, recalling Jesus’ concern for his friends and for us, through him who gave us signs of your kingdom, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. I think we have all heard…

Reading Matthew 7:15-23 18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them. Matthew 7:18-20 (NIV) I. How Predators Prey A. Dressed to Kill 1. How…

The Apostle Paul challenges us to be a people of God regularly gathered together, living for Jesus, empowered by His Spirit and shaped by the Gospel.

Jesus' earthly ministry is coming to a close. Judas has plotted to betray Him. Out of His love for His disciples, He chooses one last lesson in their discipleship; He washes their feet. A powerful metaphor for those of us who call ourselves Followers of Jesus.

A Successful Servant 1) Has the right directive – Romans 16:4; I Timothy 1:1-6 2) Has the right diet – I Timothy 1:6 (Words of Faith, sound doctrine) 3) Has the right discipline (Discipline thyself to Godliness) 4) Has the right desire – I Timothy 1:10 (What motivates you?)

Reading: Philippians 2:19-30 I have no one else like him, who takes a genuine interest in your welfare. Philippians 2:20 (NIV) I. Timothy: the Servant Pastor A. Interested in serving the Members 1. A strange new kind of leadership emerged in the early church a. Rome ruled by strength and violence. b.…

Review: :1-12 - God’s Plan for Marriage :13-16 - Receive the Kingdom :17-31 - Answering the Rich Young Ruler :32-34 32 And they were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them. And they were amazed, and those who followed were afraid. And taking the twelve again, he began…

Kingdom Living #5 This week we want to drill a little deeper. Jesus commissioned His apostles to make and discipline disciples. But to disciple someone and also to teach someone a discipline, one must have authority. “By what authority do you do these things?” is one of the most important questions in…

Kingdom Living #7 “For who is greater, the one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at the table? But I am among you as the one who serves.(Luke 22:27) Jesus modeled leadership. And he taught the apostles how not to lead. And in their writings they taught leaders…

Reading: Philippians 2:19-30 I have no one else like him, who takes a genuine interest in your welfare. Philippians 2:20 (NIV) I. Timothy: The servant Leader A. Serving the Members’ interests (Philippians 2:20) 1. Not like your Roman leaders! a. Rome ruled by strength/violence b. In the Church leaders…

Inscription: Writing God’s Words on Our Hearts & Minds Part 41: Above & Alongside Leadership Nehemiah 1-6 December 26, 2010 Prep: · 132 (Serve...), 134 (Prayer) · Skim Neh. · “Good to Great” Scripture reading: Nehemiah 1:1-4 (Eddie) Intro Q Do you remember “Bad News Bears” or “Periscope Down”? That’s…

Reading: Isaiah 42:1-9 I, the Lord, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people and a light for the Gentiles Isaiah 42:6 (NIV) I. Our Hope comes as a Servant A. He comes Filled with God’s Spirit 1. The Servant comes…