IMPACT Recap

Heart of A Servant

April 12, 2021 · 0:50:53

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Recap

Guest speaker Montell Jordan opened by celebrating Impact Church's new building as a miracle of God's faithfulness and the congregation's obedience. He shared a clip from his 2019 message about God's favor and extravagant giving, highlighting how the church has grown. The core message, titled 'The Heart of a Servant,' addressed how to build on the foundation of salvation. Pastor Montell explained that true spiritual growth requires developing a servant's heart, modeled by Jesus, which is centered on humility. He contrasted the world's self-exalting philosophy with the biblical call to humble oneself, stating that in God's kingdom, the greatest must be the servant. He was transparent about his own past struggle to surrender fully to Christ, emphasizing that we do not belong to ourselves but were bought with a price. The sermon provided four practical ways to develop a servant's heart: by serving your family, serving on your job as unto the Lord, serving your community, and serving in your church. He distinguished between merely volunteering and becoming a true servant, noting that humility is the key difference. The message concluded with an invitation to accept Jesus as Lord and Savior or to return to a right relationship with Him, emphasizing surrender and receiving God's love.

Main Points

  • You build on the foundation of salvation by developing the heart of a servant, which is modeled by Jesus.
  • Humility is the central characteristic of a servant's heart and creates the difference between worldly success and godly significance.
  • We cultivate a servant's heart through practical service in our families, jobs, communities, and local church.

Verses Mentioned

  • Philippians 3:13-17 - "No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. Let all who are spiritually mature agree on these things. If you disagree on some point, I believe God will make it plain to you. But we must hold on to the progress we have already made. Dear brothers and sisters, pattern your lives after mine, and learn from those who follow our example." (NLT)
  • 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 - "Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body." (NLT)
  • Philippians 2:5-11 - "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." (NKJV)
  • Luke 22:24-27 - "Also a dispute arose among them as to which of them was considered to be greatest. Jesus said to them, 'The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors. But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves. For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who is at the table? But I am among you as one who serves.'" (NIV)
  • Matthew 23:11 - "The greatest among you will be your servant." (NIV)
  • 1 Timothy 3:4-5 - "He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God's church?" (ESV)
  • Colossians 3:23-24 - "And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ." (NKJV)
  • Matthew 5:15-16 - "No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father." (NLT)
  • Isaiah 40:31 - "But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint." (NKJV)
  • Romans 10:9 - "If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." (NIV)

Daily Action Plan

Monday

Scripture Reflection: Colossians 3:23-24 (NIV): 'Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.'

Focus Point: Serving on the job as unto the Lord.

Action Plan: Identify one task at work today and consciously do it as if Jesus were your direct supervisor.

Deep Prayer: Lord, help me to see my work today as an act of service to You. Let my attitude and effort honor You in everything I do.

Tuesday

Scripture Reflection: 1 Timothy 3:4-5 (ESV): 'He must manage his own household well...'

Focus Point: Serving your family with humility.

Action Plan: Look for one practical, unexpected way to serve a member of your household (e.g., do a chore, write an encouraging note).

Deep Prayer: God, show me how to lead by serving in my home. Give me a humble heart to put my family's needs before my own today.

Wednesday

Scripture Reflection: Matthew 5:16 (NIV): '...let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.'

Focus Point: Serving your community by being visible light.

Action Plan: Make intentional, friendly eye contact and offer a genuine smile to three people you encounter in your neighborhood or at the store.

Deep Prayer: Jesus, help me to be a visible representation of Your love in my community. Let my simple actions point others to You.

Thursday

Scripture Reflection: Philippians 2:5-7 (NIV): 'In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who... made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant.'

Focus Point: Cultivating the mindset of Christ the servant.

Action Plan: In a conversation today, consciously choose to listen more than you speak, seeking to understand the other person.

Deep Prayer: Holy Spirit, renew my mind today. Give me the humility of Christ to value others above myself in my interactions.

Friday

Scripture Reflection: Isaiah 40:31 (NIV): '...but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.'

Focus Point: Serving in the church while waiting on God.

Action Plan: Explore one new area of need in your local church (e.g., greeting, parking, children's ministry) and take a step to learn more about it.

Deep Prayer: Father, as I wait on You for my needs, show me how I can actively serve and wait on others in Your house. Renew my strength as I do.

Saturday

Scripture Reflection: Romans 10:9 (NIV): 'If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.'

Focus Point: Building on the foundation of salvation.

Action Plan: Reflect on your salvation. If you have never made Jesus Lord, pray the prayer from the sermon. If you have, write down one area of your life you need to surrender to His lordship anew.

Deep Prayer: Jesus, thank You for saving me. I reaffirm today that You are my Lord. I surrender my life to You and ask for a heart that desires to serve You above all else.

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