Servant Love
John 13:1-17
About every five years, I share this message as a reminder of who we are to be as church. The act of Christ was meant to display the heart of Christ and the mission of Christ for His followers. A simple, yet profound lesson for all believers is found in John 13..
How people “feel” will often be determined by how they are “treated.”
Atmosphere - a surrounding or pervading mood, environment, or influence
Servant Love is a Constant Love
· Constant Love creates a sense of Acceptance v.1
No one feels loved if they do not feel that they are accepted.
· Constant Love creates security and trust. I John 1:8
· Constant Love is a drawing love.
Seekers today will actually belong before they will believe.
· Constant Love is a selfless love.
Self-Interest can keep you from serving like Jesus.
Servant Love and Hospitality v.4-5
· Shown by personal, physical attention
· Shown by informality of ministry
Servant love has no demands. It does not take…it gives.
Serving others takes time and our attention.
Servant Love and Holiness v.6-10
· The Demand of Holiness by Christ v.8
· The Desire for Holiness by disciples v.9
· The Depth of Holiness v.10
Servant Love and Humility v.12-15
The natural response of holiness is not pride but humility.
· Dependent on proper understanding v.12
· Dependent on proper profession v.13
· Dependent on personal participation v.14
Christian fellowship is in serving together, not sitting together.
· Demonstrated by Christ's example v.15 Philippians 2:5-8
