How Can I Help?

Introduction

Qualities of a good waiter?

“How can I help?”

Christians are called to be good servants.

Have A Servant’s Attitude

vv. 18-26

Traveling and being delayed in a cool place.

I’m ready to go home, but…

This tension exists in Paul (v. 21).

The biblical view of death.

Death is a doorway home.

Ultimate rest.

But, as long as the Lord has me here - How can I help?

Matthew 5:14–16 ESV

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

Being salt & light. Things which are helpful.

The result of this inner tension being resolved is found in vv. 25-26.

How can I increase your sanctification?

For some, discipleship or teaching or serving on a committee or contributing to a ministry or praying on our prayer ministry.

Which leads us to the next section:

Have A Servant’s Actions

vv. 27-30

Wearing Khakis and a white button up at Denny’s.

Wearing a red shirt at target.

This is how we identify people who work places.

How should Christians be known? Actions?

Shirts, bumperstickers, bracelets, jewelry.

Actions!

Actions are manifestations of the fruit of the Spirit.

John 13:35 ESV

By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.

Love manifests in unity.

v. 27 - One spirit and One mind.

Service:

Ministry is like a doughnut.

Inner and outer aspects.

Philippian church had a reputation of gifts and support.

This allowed the gospel to continue to be spread.

How do we love internally and externally?

CarePortal

EBCCares

Conclusion

Phenomenon of videos of people hurting.

Someone is there holding up their cellphone instead of taking action.

You can’t do everything but you can…

Do something.

Do something for the lost.

Tonight is outreach night.

Do something for the hurting, lonely, hopeless.

Do something.

Have your eyes open and take action.