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Recap last 2 weeks. Intro to Hallmarks of Healthy Church. Ian Rawley – Philippians 2. Philippians 2. The Descending Way of Christ. 7 particular points. 7 points of response for followers of Christ. Hallmarks of Healthy Church. 11 hallmarks we will consider. Servanthood Ministry.
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Recap last 2 weeks • Intro to Hallmarks of Healthy Church • Ian Rawley – Philippians 2
Philippians 2 • The Descending Way of Christ • 7 particular points • 7 points of response for followers of Christ
Hallmarks of Healthy Church • 11 hallmarks we will consider
Servanthood Ministry • John 13:1-17
3 Things to Notice • Who Jesus is – vs3 • How Jesus responds – vs4-5 • Jesus’ charge to his disciples – vs13-17
Two types of church • Consumer-orientated church • Servant-orientated church >> What if…?
‘And so Jesus gave us a new norm of greatness. If you want to be important - wonderful. If you want to be recognized - wonderful. If you want to be great - wonderful…
But recognize that he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. That's a new definition of greatness. And this morning, the thing that I like about it is this: by giving that definition of greatness, it means that everybody can be great because everybody can serve.’ ~Martin Luther King Jr
Serving = ministry • Ministry = serving
Serving is… An opportunity to give to the body without expecting anything in return.
Everything…? • Colossians 3:17, 23-24