Myrtle Grove Evangelical Presbyterian Church

October 11, 2009                                                                                Steven J. Mattis, Pastor

Series: Finding Your Place in Ministry

            Pt. I “Attitude is everything”                                    Phil. 2:3-11     

This morning we begin a series entitled, Finding Your Place in Ministry.  We will begin very broadly and then begin to narrow the scope to view specific ministry opportunities in and through MGEPC.  This morning I want to begin by examining the Ministry Life of Jesus.

I.  Servants think more about others than about themselves.

     A.  True humility. (not thinking less of ourselves; thinking of       ourselves less)  Phil. 2:4

     B.  Forgetting ourselves long enough to lend a hand. Vr. 3

     C.  Humility is a daily struggle because I am by nature selfish.

     D.  Self denial is the core of servanthood.  Vr. 7  Implied.

II.  Servants are stewards in life not owners of it. 

     A.  Although Jesus was God He did not hold to “ownership.” Vr. 6

     B.  Faithfulness is the real test.  I Cor. 4:2 (trustworthy)

     C.  Servants settle the issue of Money in their hearts.  Lk. 16:13

III.  Servants think about their assignment not the work of others.

     A.  Servants don’t compete. (Except in loving one another)

     B.  Servants don’t compare. (Judge another)  Ro. 14:4

     C.  Servants know their biggest assignment is themselves. Gal. 5:24

IV.  Servants think of ministry as an opportunity, not obligation.

     A.  The closer you get to Jesus = less self promotion.  II. Cor. 10:18

     B.  Do you enjoy helping people? Meeting needs? Serving others?

     C.  Psalm 100:2  Serve the Lord with gladness!

     D.  God sees and doesn’t forget!  Heb. 6:10

God is giving us a marvelous opportunity to excel in serving Him and serving each other!