SERVING IN THE CHURCH

This message challenges us to examine our hearts when it comes to serving in the church. Drawing from Mark 10:45, we're reminded that even Jesus, the Son of Man, didn't come to be served but to serve and give His life as a ransom for many. This powerful truth sets the foundation for understanding that service isn't about earning God's favor—Ephesians 2:8-10 makes clear we're saved by grace through faith, not works. Yet because we've been saved, good works should naturally flow from our lives. The sermon confronts our common excuses: lack of time, feeling unqualified, waiting to be asked, or simply not knowing where to start. But here's the beautiful truth: God has given each of us a unique spiritual gift, whether for speaking or serving, and He expects us to use it. The woman who poured expensive perfume on Jesus exemplifies sacrificial service—she did what she could, despite criticism from others. The question we must wrestle with is simple yet profound: Are we doing what we can? Or are we like passengers in a truck, insisting others don't need our help when we haven't even bothered to check? The church isn't just a Sunday morning experience—it's a community where we're called to serve especially those in the household of faith, demonstrating our love for Christ through tangible acts of service throughout the week.