Put on your apron, it is time to serve

Title: Put your apron on, it time to serve

Main Idea: There are four blessing that comes from serving one another with humility.

Purpose:

Response:

How to Accomplish This Purpose:

Introduction: Most tasks require a certain attire. When you mow the lawn, you would need to dress in a manner that is suitable. It is no different when comes to spiritual things. We must put on our garments of humility in order to serve one another. Jesus demonstated this in John 13 when he took a towel in his hand and washed the disciples feets. When I was a little boy, I remember seeing the saints wash each other's feets during the communion service. They did this to show each other that they were servants. Serving one another is a biblical concept. But the manner of serving is the heart of this biblical concept. It must be with humility. Warren Wiersbe said, "Humility is not demeaning ourselves and thinking poorly of ourselves. It is simply not thinking of ourselves at all! "

Have you ever gone into a restaurant and had a waitress or waiter who served you but had a bad attitude? He or she was serving but not with the right attitude. Consequently, you either reported that waitress or you just did not give her a tip. But if she served with humuility you were almost compelled by attitude to give her something. There are much blessings when we serve with humility. In our text, I would like to give you at least four blessing that comes with serving with humility.

Outline:

Transition.....First

I. God gives us favor when we do serve one another. Point & Illustrations

A. Favor is continually given blessings

1. It is in the present tense.

B. Favor of God is opposite of a fight with God

1. God fights the proud

a. People who never want to be wrong or accept correction

b. People who can not say sorry

c. People who want their way (Ahithophel, 2 Sam. 17:23)

d. People who think they are better than others (Hezekiah 2 Chron. 32:25) and compare themselves with others (Pharisee, Luke 18:11, 12)

e. People who best seats in church (Mark 12:38, 39)

II. God protects us when we do serve one another. Point & Illustrations

A. Protection is under His strong hand not above. (Psalms 91, under His wings){{{"

1     He awho dwells in the secret place of the Most High
     Shall abide bunder the shadow of the Almighty.
2     cI will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress;
     My God, in Him I will trust.”
3     Surely dHe shall deliver you from the snare of the 1fowler
     And from the perilous pestilence.
4     eHe shall cover you with His feathers,
     And under His wings you shall take refuge;
     His truth shall be your shield and 2buckler.
5     fYou shall not be afraid of the terror by night,
     Nor of the arrow that flies by day,
6     Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness,
     Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday.
7     A thousand may fall at your side,
     And ten thousand at your right hand;
     But it shall not come near you.

III. God lifts us up when we serve one another. Point & Illustrations

A. God lifts us in His time, the right time.

1. First the cross, then the crown; first the suffering , then the glory. (Luke 14:11, For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted )

2. Ex: Moses was under God's hand for forty years before God sent him to diver the Jews from Egypt.

3. Ex: Joseph was under God's hand for a least thirteen years before God lifted him to the throne.

VI. God cares for us when we serve one another. Point & Illustrations

A. We must cast all our cares on Him, not some.

B. Ex: Peter was giving his testimony

1. His mother-in-law was healed (Mark 1:29-310

2. God gave him a great catch of fish (Luke 5:1-11)

3. God helped him pay his temple tax (Mat 17:24-27)

4. God helped him walk on the water (Matt. 14:22-23)

5. God delivered him from prision (Acts 12)

C. God shows His care by

1. Giving us courage (Isaiah 41:10)

2. Giving us wisdom (James 1:5)

3. Giving us strength (Phil 4:13)

4. Giving us the faith to trust HIm to do the rest (Ps. 37:5)

Hymn: Beneath his wings.... God will take care of you

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