Message Outline

Servanthood is the Proof

Pastor Jonathan Stockstill
Sunday, Apr 27, 2014

Jesus is the Servant.

Isaiah 42:1 (NASB95) — “Behold, My Servant, whom I uphold; My chosen one in whom My soul delights. I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justice to the nations.”

He is the greatest servant ever to live.

  • Putting on flesh was servanthood.
  • He gave all of His time to serving people.
  • He loved and served His disciples.
  • He gave His life.
  • He will even serve in the after-life.

Luke 12:37 (NLT) — The servants who are ready and waiting for his return will be rewarded. I tell you the truth, he himself will seat them, put on an apron, and serve them as they sit and eat!

Doulas - Means a slave or servant

Romans 1:1 (NLT) — This letter is from Paul, a slave (doulas) of Christ Jesus. James 1:1 (NLT) — This letter is from James, a slave (doulas) of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:1 (NLT) — This letter is from Simon Peter, a slave (doulas) and apostle of Jesus Christ. Jude 1 (NLT) — This letter is from Jude, a slave (doulas) of Jesus Christ and a brother of James.

Diakonos - Waiter/servant

John 13:3–5 (NASB95) — 3 Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He had come forth from God and was going back to God, 4 got up from supper, and laid aside His garments; and taking a towel, He girded Himself. 5 Then He poured water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded.

Luke 22:25–27 (NLT) — 25 Jesus told them, “In this world the kings and great men lord it over their people, yet they are called ‘friends of the people.’ 26 But among you it will be different. Those who are the greatest among you should take the lowest rank, and the leader should be like a servant. 27 Who is more important, the one who sits at the table or the one who serves? The one who sits at the table, of course. But not here! For I am among you as one who serves.”

Stages of servanthood:

  • We are servants of Christ - Doulas
  • We are servants of His cause - Doulas
  • We are servants of His people - Diakonos
  • We are servants of the world - Diakonos

The heart of a servant says:

  • “I will work for no reward.”
  • “I am not serving to be noticed.”
  • “It’s not about me.”
  • “I’m not here to be served but to serve.”

Our identity:

  • We are children of God with the hearts of servants.
  • Our servanthood isn’t based in inferiority but in security.

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