BACKSTAGE CHRISTIANITY Matthew 20:20-28 Pastor Alan Dionson June 12, 2022
Introduction:
A. THE MINDSET OF SERVING
1. We serve according to connections (v. 20a)
2. We serve according to manipulations (v. 20b)
3. We serve according to expectations (v. 21)
B. THE MEANING OF SERVING
1. Being a slave for Christ (v. 27)
2. Being a servant to others (v. 28)
C. THE MEASURE OF SERVING
1. Serving Christ requires surrendering my privilege (v. 20)
2. Serving Christ means backing down on my preferences (v. 21-22)
3. Serving Christ is not about the position (v. 21-22)
4. Serving Christ needs preparation (v. 23)
5. Serving Christ is yielding my place of power (v. 25-26)
Conclusion
“He is no fool to give what he cannot keep, to get what he cannot lose.” (Jim Elliot)
