1. Christians and Service Matthew 20:25-28 Ephesians 4:11-13

2. A. Every Christian Is Called To Serve Foundational issues for the Christian life. Foundational issues for the Christian life. Serving is intrinsic to what it means to be a follower of Christ. Serving is intrinsic to what it means to be a follower of Christ. Ephesians 2:10 Ephesians 2:10

3. A. Every Christian Is Called To Serve Paul has spoken of salvation in terms of: Paul has spoken of salvation in terms of: A resurrection from the dead A resurrection from the dead Liberation from slavery Liberation from slavery A rescue from condemnation A rescue from condemnation Here, he speaks of it as a NEW CREATION! Here, he speaks of it as a NEW CREATION!

4. A. Every Christian Is Called To Serve Poiema– His work of art or masterpiece Poiema– His work of art or masterpiece Ktisthentes– Created Ktisthentes– Created Salvation comes from God; We are fashioned for a purpose—to do good works. Salvation comes from God; We are fashioned for a purpose—to do good works.

5. John Nicholson

6. Samuel Hill

7. Will Knights

8. “We Shall Be Called Gideons” Traveling Christians. Traveling Christians. Wanting to be better witnesses in hotels where they often stayed in their travels. Wanting to be better witnesses in hotels where they often stayed in their travels. Eventually decided to put a Bible in every hotel room. Eventually decided to put a Bible in every hotel room.

9. A.Every Christian Is Called To Serve 1.God will use our service for His glory. 1 Timothy 1:12 1 Timothy 1:12 Ephesians 4:16 Ephesians 4:16 2.God will use our service to mature us (Eph. 4:12-13).

10. B. Every Church Is Supposed To Equip Christ gave offices to His church to equip His people. Christ gave offices to His church to equip His people. People have various lenses through which they view the church. People have various lenses through which they view the church. Many of these lenses are unbiblical or sub biblical. Many of these lenses are unbiblical or sub biblical.

11. B. Every Church Is Supposed To Equip 1.Club—focused on rights, rules, and the money given are like dues. 2.Family—pastor serves as family chaplain, focus on fellowship; there are family “patriarchs” and “matriarchs” who serve as gatekeepers.

12. B. Every Church Is Supposed To Equip 3.Self-help center– Church exists to help me cope with life and to be “successful”. The primary metaphor is the BODY OF CHRIST ON MISSION. The primary metaphor is the BODY OF CHRIST ON MISSION. The primary role of the pastor is equipping. The primary role of the pastor is equipping.

13. C. Everyone Together Can Impact The World Ephesians 4:16 Ephesians 4:16 Together we will be a growing body impacting the world. Together we will be a growing body impacting the world.