Jesus came to be a servant (Phil. 2:5-11). Many people think that this text means "despite the fact that Jesus was God, he was willing to take on the form of a servant." That wasn't what Paul meant by using the term "being in the very nature God". Rather, Paul is saying because was Jesus in the very nature of God he became a servant. In other words, it's in the very nature of God to serve. So Christ took on the form of a servant. In John 13, the disciples are unwilling to be servants. We are called to serve and we'll find our fulfillment in discovering our calling as servants. (Servant songs in Isaiah: Is 53 is most quoted OT text in NT; shaped their whole understanding of ministry to Christ. Phil 2: highlight 'because' vs 'despite' - it is the nature of God to serve... we find fulfillment as we bear his image as servants
How to Save a Life
The church is always one generation away from becoming even more like the people of God we’re called to be! And it’s our corporate responsibility to continually pass the torch of faith to the next generation no matter what age or stage we’re in. Whether you’re a retired sage or a university student, a middle-schooler or a matriarch – if you are a follower of Jesus – you have an important role to play in igniting the faith of the next generation. Join us as we consider the blessings we have to pass along as we embrace, equip, and empower the next generation.
How to Deepen a Child's Spiritual Life
Gathered As Christians
Gathered to Become Generous
It's easy to forget why we need to gather together as God's people. Hebrews 10:25 reminds us to "not give up the habit of gathering together, as some are doing"… In this series, Gathered, from the book of Acts, we will look at what happens when the church gathers together. What we will see is that our proximity to one another and to God releases power to change the world.
Gathered to Pray
The Ongoing Work of Rebuilding
Remember the law of entropy? Things are always breaking down. No matter what we build (or rebuild), the job of upkeep is never finished. What does Nehemiah teach us about our calling in this world and how there may just be a constantly repeating nature to everything we do as we seek to build the kingdom and the church. And what vision is there attached to that? Vision for not just continual work, but for continued growth, continued innovation.
Strength to Rebuild
A Moto and Model for Mothers
The Challenge of Rebuilding
When you begin to rebuild your life, you will face all kinds of opposition. The enemy will accuse, lie, mock and demoralize you into giving up. Nehemiah shows us how we can respond to opposition by speaking the truth, going to God in prayer, redoubling our efforts, and adjusting our strategy as needed.