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The Serving Strategy

Covenant Church • Aug 10, 2025 • 35 min

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Summary

In this practical message, Pastor Chris Walls encourages believers to embrace a life of active service, following the sacrificial model of Jesus Christ. By casting aside selfish ambition and empty conceit, the church creates a spiritual vortex of hospitality and compassion that draws people into a relationship with God. When believers serve side by side, they strengthen the body of Christ, meet real human needs, and shine as ambassadors of God's kingdom in a broken world.

Themes

ServanthoodUnity in the ChurchChristlike HumilityKingdom MindsetGospel Impact

Pastor's Points

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Jesus modeled it

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We are more interested in God's kingdom than our earthly kingdom

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It's a family thing

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The world needs us

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It changes us

Key Points

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Jesus modeled servant leadership by laying down His life, setting the ultimate example of selflessness for believers to follow.
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Believers serve because they are far more interested in advancing God's eternal kingdom than building earthly pursuits.
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Serving together deepens relationships within the church body, transforming believers into a tightly knit family.
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The world desperately needs the tangible love and care of Christians who share the life-changing message of Jesus Christ.
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Active service transforms the believer's heart, reinvigorating a stale or routine spiritual walk with fresh purpose.
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The church is called to create a spiritual vortex through love and hospitality that draws surrounding communities closer to God.
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Followers of Christ advance the gospel most effectively when standing firm and striving side by side in unity.
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True greatness in the kingdom of God is defined not by authority or dominance, but by sacrificial service to others.

Sermon Moments

“A vortex draws things in, and as followers of Jesus Christ, we want to create a spiritual vortex through our hospitality and service that draws people into relationship with God.”

“The early church was renowned for their love of strangers; we ought to care so deeply for people that others naturally ask what makes us different.”

“Jesus redefined greatness by putting aside His position in the Godhead to take on human flesh and serve as a ransom for many.”

“Serving together creates shared stories, inside jokes, and deep spiritual bonds that unite believers as a true family.”

“If your relationship with Christ has become stale or routine, stepping out of your comfort zone to serve others will expand your heart and draw you closer to God.”

This Week

Set aside selfish ambition and vanity by actively prioritizing the needs of someone else today.

Step out of your comfort zone to serve in a ministry area that challenges and expands your faith.

Represent God's kingdom as an ambassador in your workplace, neighborhood, and daily interactions.

Strengthen your connection to the church family by serving side by side with fellow believers.

Persevere in doing good without growing weary, looking for daily opportunities to show Christ's kindness.

Use your specific practical skills—such as vehicle maintenance, technology, or hospitality—to serve those in need.

Commit to filling one of the local ministry needs within the church body to help advance the gospel.

Remember This

Believers are called to follow Christ's humblest example by serving others, creating a powerful testimony of God's love that draws the world to Him.

A Challenge for You

We want to create a vortex that makes an impact for Christ around this community, so that Covenant becomes known as that church that makes an impact wherever they serve.

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