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Insights into Servant Leadership from Isaiah

Gary DeLashmutt

Isaiah's predictive descriptions of God's Servant were fulfilled by Jesus during His first coming. But, since all Christians are called to be God's servants, these passages also contain valuable insights into how we should live. This material is personally challenging, fortifying, and useful for studying in small groups.

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The "Downward" Call of God

Mike Woods

Most of us want to be recognized, valued, and seen as someone of consequence. This is true in a culture that highly values status and accomplishment. It is also true within the church. This session explores Jesus' radical alternative to a pitfall that can so easily neutralize us from a life of fruitful ministry and promises true honor.

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First in the Kingdom

Conrad Hilario
Matthew 20:20-28

In the world, it is common to fight for the high spot, but Jesus calls his followers to seek to serve instead of seeking status. It's easy to regard Christianity and Christian community as a consumer rather than a contributor, but Jesus does not promise another "self care" approach and is not a "brand" to improve our reputation. As we seek to serve, taking the low spot and working out of a love for Christ, God will open the door to meaningful service and a sense of unique purpose in His kingdom.

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Paul's Last Will

Dennis McCallum
2 Timothy 4:6-11

Paul knows that this might very well be his last message to Timothy before his execution. He reminds Timothy of our certainty of the afterlife where we will receive the crown of righteousness that the Lord will give to us on the day of His return. Knowing that there is an afterlife where we will receive rewards, how does that affect your outlook?

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The Encounter Between Gabriel and Mary

Gary DeLashmutt
Luke 1:26-38

Mary's response to The angel Gabriel who announced God's plan bring the Messiah into the world through her, mirrors how we should respond to God's offer of salvation. God takes the initiative to bring us good news. While our part is to put our faith in God's promise. It is an active decision to receive Jesus into our heart and a passive response in that we do nothing to earn this favor.

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The Ultimate Win-Win

Gary DeLashmutt
Philippians 1:19-26

As Paul awaits the verdict in his trial in Rome, he contemplates the possibilities. He could be acquitted and set free or he could be found guilty and beheaded. He actually is torn between choosing which option he would prefer. He rests in the knowledge that Christ is in control of the outcome. Death would mean he would instantly be in the presence of Jesus. But acquittal would mean more time here for fruitful service.

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Exiles on a Mission, Part 2

Gary DeLashmutt
1 Peter 3:1-12

The recipients of Peter's letter were being slanderer, reviled and maligned for following Jesus. Peter instructs them to be bond-servants to all people, even those who are persecuting them. They are to verbally communicate the message that Jesus is Savior. They are to display behavior that commends the message about Jesus by submitting themselves to authorities and obeying when not biblically impermissible. They are to be bond-servants to all people.

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Exiles on a Mission, Part 1

Mike Sullivan
1 Peter 2:11-25

Peter calls all believers to set an example of excellent behavior as this will refute the slanderous things that ignorant people say about Christians. People are watching us and our actions can refute misconceptions people have about followers of Christ. Jesus gave us the ultimate example by dying for the unjust. This is the gospel and the source of our strength.

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Principle of Serving Love

Dennis McCallum
2 Timothy 2:3-7

After you have received the free gift of God's forgiveness, you have the option of learning to follow His way of life, that is, serving love. It is not required, but if you choose not to, you miss out on the best Christianity has to offer, a life full of purpose and meaning. For those who do decide to follow God's way of serving love, expect to be opposed by God's enemy, Satan. We will suffer hardship if we engage in this battle. Paul gives three models of how to deal with this opposition. The first is a soldier in active service, then an Olympic level athlete, and finally a good farmer.

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