SERIES: Marked
TITLE: Relationship Matters
TEXT: Phil.2:5-11, 17-24 (p.981)
“Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father, is this: to visit the orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.” James 1:27
“Incarnate truth does not neglect propositional truth but presents it in love with skin.” Burke
(JO: remember H-E-A-R-T)
I. PRESENTING THE CASE
Cat and Dog Theology: “Dogs have masters; cats have staff. Dogs tend to be loyal, service-oriented, and faithful; whereas cats tend to be independent and aloof.
A dog says, “You pet me, you feed me, you shelter me, you love, you must be God.” A cat says, “You pet me, you feed me, you shelter me, you love me, I must be God.”
“How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent?” Rom.10: 14-15
II. PRESENTING THE EVIDENCE
“Your neighbor is anyone who has a need, whose need you are able to meet.”
“Example is the most powerful rhetoric.” Thomas Brooks
Several examples of people who were servants:
- Paul- Phil.2:17-18
- Timothy- 2:19-24
- Jesus- 2:5-11
Three ways humility can become integral part of churches: Wayne Cordeiro
- Consciously doing acts of (hidden service).
- Reminding ourselves a church has a (mission) to do, and it must never forget its mission.
- Know how to handle (credit).
NEXT WEEK: Service at the Tivoli! “Best Laid Plans” – I Chron.28:1-8
