A Clay Jar

Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Serving

Follow Jesus' example of serving

Follow Jesus’ Example of Serving – John 13:14-15

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Jesus washed his disciple's dirty feet and then told us to follow his example. To get our hands dirty and serve each other in love.

Faithful service

Faithful Service – Luke 17:10

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In the kingdom, we are called to faithful service. Serve without thought of recognition or reward. It will come when we stand before Christ.

We belong to each other

We Belong to Each Other – Romans 12:4-5

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As members of Christ's church, we belong to each other. And each of us are called to serve the body, and the members of the body.

Greatness in the Kingdom of God

Greatness in the Kingdom of God – John 13:3-5

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Greatness in the kingdom of God is measured by how well we serve others. Delight in doing the little things in service to other people.

A Fragrant Offering and Acceptable Sacrifice

A Fragrant Offering and Acceptable Sacrifice – Philippians 4:17-18

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Never grow weary of helping others. God considers the help we provide to other people as a fragrant offering and an acceptable sacrifice.

whoever wants to become great

Whoever Wants to Become Great – Matthew 20:25-28

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This is an example of the upside down nature of God's kingdom. The one would wants to become great should be the servant of all.

compelled to serve

Compelled to Serve – 1 Corinthians 9:16

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Imagine what the church would be like today if each of us felt compelled to serve, using the gifts God has given us for the common good.

first must be last

The First Must Be Last; the Servant of All – Mark 9:35

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Our world measure greatness by power and influence. But Jesus turned that upside down. To be first, you must become last, the servant of all.

life in the church

1 Peter: Life in the Church: to Love and to Serve (4:7-11)

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Our life within the church should stand in contrast to what we face in the world around us. We need to be willing to love and to serve, glorifying God.

Worthy of his calling

Worthy of His Calling – 2 Thessalonians 1:11

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Do you want to be worthy of God's calling? Only God can make you worthy. And he does. And he will bless our efforts toward doing good.