The Mission of South Gate: Serving Others! Part 1 | John Black | 10-23-16

Date: October 23, 2016

Series: The Mission of South Gate

Text: Ephesians 2:8-10

Title: Serving Others! Part 1

 

Listening Guide

 

Three important questions we need to answer! 

 

1.    Why should I serve others?

2.    What has to transform within me to live my life in surrendered service to others?

3.    What will I gain by serving others?

 

1.   Why should I serve others?

a.    I was Saved to Serve!

b.    God has a Lifetime of service appointed for me!

 

Points of SpiritualProgression:

1 – Sin Unawareness

2 – Sin Indifference

3 – Sin Concern

4 – Savior Acceptance

5 – Religious Activity

6 – Spiritual Discontent

7 – Spiritual Brokenness

8 – Total Surrender

9 – Loving God

10 – Loving Others

 

ReflectionQuestions

vWhere am I on the path of spiritual progression?

vWhat might happen if I allowed myself to move to the next point on the path?