1. Servanthood Challenge of the 21st Century
Matthew 25:31-46

2. Why does servanthood rankle?
Main problem is human pride
We often fail to see great leaders are simultaneously great servants
Being servant of the Lord also means we are servants of our fellow men

3. Jesus turned concept of greatness upside down
Matthew 20:17-28
Illustrated when he washed disciples’ feet—John 13:12-17
Do we get the point? God became OUR servant…

4. Leadership involves service
Having authority doesn’t nix service
Consider these roles of authority:
1. Husband and father
2. Elders
3. Deacons
4. Minister
5. Members

5. Serving Lord means serving one another also
Some see being servant of Lord OK, but balk at menial tasks to help fellow man
But, remember what Jesus said… (John 13)
Greatest = servant—Matthew 23:11
Jesus came to serve—Mark 10:45

6. How do we fit in this picture?
Do we come to worship to serve or be served?
Does unconstructive criticism depict serving others…or selfishness?
Hospitality?

7. A few conclusions… Great need in church today for humility and service
Parable of Talents: God expects active servants, not merely doing little wrong
Failure to be a servant is a SIN
Linked to church growth—or lack thereof
If lesson strikes home—time to repent
If you’re not Christian—also not God’s servant
Won’t you accept God’s call to service?