11-6-11 The Giving Christian -2- Give Service = Matthew 20:28

The Giving Christian - Give Service

Matthew 20:24-28

Be A Server

             Jesus is a server.

             Early Christians were servers.

Give Help

             Be Aware

             Be Tough

             Be Tender

             Be Intentional

Give Service

Ephesians 4:9-32

Give Service through Prayer.

Pray that others may know God.

Pray that others may be protected by God.

Pray that others will have true joy.

Pray that others will be spiritually dedicated.

Pray that others will be spiritually fruitful.

Pray that we will all experience true unity in Christ.

6-12-11 Deacons are Called to Serve

Deacons Have A Purpose

Acts 6:1-7

The Mission of Christ's Church

The Meaning of diakonos
* Waiter / Servant / Deacon / Servant

The Men Fulfill a Purpose (Function)
* Problem Solvers
* Support Group for Messengers of God

The Mature Christians of Character (Credentials)
* Good Reputation
* Spiritual Person

The Maximization of The Message and Ministry.
* Body Life stronger
* People served / Hungry feed.
* Evangelism
* Prayer

“Life is a lot like tennis—the one who can serve best seldom loses.”

6-5-11 Living The Full Life

Living The Full Life

Survivor Sunday (Cancer Survivors)

Reason to Celebrate. Job 1:1-5

Reflection on Christ. John 13:1-17

Response to Conversion -- Saved to Serve. Matthew 28:18-20

Review One's Character. 1 Timothy 3

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.

5-22-11 - Christianity is the People Business - 1 Peter 3:8-22

Senior Sunday - Dedication to High School Seniors in the evening.

Christianity is the People Business
1 Peter 3:8-22

God’s “Hope” was about His primary desire for people.

Highland wants to be a church that emphasizes people.

Jesus was in the People business. Luke 19:1-10; John 3:16

People are made in the image of God. Acts 17:16-34

God’s instructions have human beings in mind.. Mark 2:23-28

God wants the “hearts” of people. Mark 7:1-15


Quote: In the last analysis, what matters supremely is not that I know God, but the larger fact which underlies it - that He knows me