John 13:4-5

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November 4, 2018 NEXT STEP WITH GOD: SERVING OTHERS MATTHEW 20:26-28; John 13:4-5; 12-17 Why we need to serve. Matt. 20:26-28; John 13:4-5, 12-17 •

God has called us to serve others. John 13:4-5; Matt. 20:26-28; Mark 9:35; 2 Tim. 1:9; Rom. 7:4; 1 Pet. 2:19

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God has equipped us to serve. 1 Pet. 4:10; John 14:16; 16:7; Acts 1:8; Eph. 5:18

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God has given us an example (Jesus Christ). John 13:4-5, 12-17; Matt. 20:28; Phil. 2:3-8

What we have to overcome to serve. John 13:4-5, 12-17 •

We need to get over ourselves. John 3:30; Matt. 6:33; Luke 10:30-37; 18:9-14; Matt. 20:20-21

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We need to get over the concept of letting someone else do it. John 13:4-5, 12-17; Luke 7:37-38, 44-46

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We need to get over the attitude it’s not convenient to serve. John 13:4-5; Luke 7:37-38, 44-46

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We need to get over the spiritual gift of being served. John 13:4-5, 12-17; Luke 7:37-38, 44-46

What kind of attitude do we need to serve? Phil. 2:3-8; John 13:4-5, 12-17 •

An attitude of humility. Matt. 20:22; 16:21; Phil. 2:3-8; James 4:6; 1 Pet. 5:6

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An attitude of surrender. John 4:34, 5:30; Matt. 26:39-42; Is. 6:5-8; Gal. 6:10

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An attitude of sacrifice. Phil. 2:3-6; Matt. 16:21, 20:22, 28

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An attitude of love. John 3:16; 10:18; 1 John 3:16; Matt. 20:28