1. SERVING ONE ANOTHER
Galatians 5:13

2. What is a picture of truly serving one another?
Douleuo = serve; Doulos = servant
The Lord Jesus as THE Servant (Philippians 2:7; Mark 10:44-45; John 13:1-17)

3. A true servant… Puts others before himself
Proactively meets the needs of others
Willingly sacrifices for others
Draws attention to others, not himself
Perseveres even when it’s uncomfortable, inconvenient, and/or unenjoyable
Embraces the truth of ultimate service to God

4. What is a picture of truly serving one another?
Douleuo = serve; Doulos = servant
The Lord Jesus as THE Servant (Philippians 2:7; Mark 10:44-45; John 13:1-17)
Serving one another emphasizes us as servants, not other believers as our masters
**Serving rather than being served is a beautiful reproduction of Christ

5. What is God’s provision for truly serving one another?
Serving one another in liberty (v.1-13)
--the opportunity for serving
Serving one another through love (v.13-15)
--the motivation for serving
Serving one another by the Spirit (v.16-26)
--the ability for serving
**God’s gracious provision transforms serving one another into an exciting privilege

6. What are some practical ways of serving one another?
-Smile -Babysit -Hold the door, give up seat -Assist with chores -Spend time visiting -Sit with someone different -Discover needs
-Choose to sacrifice -Attend a work day/project -Let them go ahead -Reach out to lonely -Pick up litter -Share financially, etc. -Be available

7. What are some practical ways of serving one another?
-Provide a ride -Pray with or for someone -Invite to a meal or coffee -Give a compliment -Send a card, text, … -Volunteer in a ministry -Introduce strangers
-Brag on someone else -Ask questions and listen -Start or join a prayer group -Express appreciation -Ask about sermon’s impact -Encourage by attendance -Use skills and gifts

8. What are some practical ways of serving one another?
-Admonish one another -Bear with one another -Put one another first -Communicate through songs -Forgive one another -Love one another -Serve your gift to one another

9. What are some practical ways of serving one another?
**Create your own list of concrete and creative ways to serve one another this week and beyond

10. “…through love SERVE one another.”

11. Make me a servant, humble and meek; Lord let me lift up those who are weak. And may the prayer of my heart always be, Make me a servant, make me a servant, make me a servant today.