Sermon Tone Analysis
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Question: Have you ever done something good, but with selfish motives?
Illustration: My OCD doesn’t let me not make the bed
Tension
We want to do good, and help others.
But, our motives aren’t always in the right place.
Doing good for the wrong reasons can be exhausting (obsessively anxious).
Doing good to serve Jesus brings us joy and cheer.
Truth & Application
Philippians 2:
Context
Timothy Was Genuinely Concerned
Illustration: Got out of court with community service hours, asked Eric to write the letter for me
Philippians 2:
“Everyone” is only concerned about themselves.
Don’t be anxious about it ()
Timothy Was Serving The Gospel
He’s Paul’s faithful son.
One heart with Paul.
Loyal only to the Gospel (not just following Paul around).
He’s Paul’s faithful son.
One heart with Paul.
Loyal only to the Gospel (not just following Paul around).
He’s Paul’s faithful son.
One heart with Paul.
Loyal only to the Gospel (not just following Paul around).
Illustration: Brandy’s Grandpa was (probly) in the mafia.
Serve the Gospel.
Not just a cause.
Not just a person.
Timothy Was Following Jesus’ Example
Illustration: I wanted to be like Brett.
Then like Eric.
Question: Who’s the one person you’re following in the footsteps of?
Following Jesus led Timothy to service.
Jesus was a servant.
Jesus told us to serve others.
John
Inspiration
Bottom Line: When we follow Jesus into service; We can expect to live in his joy.
Action
God, I invite you to… Lead me into service
Pick something from the wall of service.
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