How We Become Rooted: Serving/Leading

Series: Take Root - Cultivating Your Place in the Body of Christ

How We Become Rooted: Serving/Leading

May 18, 2025 | Jon Knapp
Philippians 2:1-8

Jesus took on the nature of a servant, and taught his followers to do the same. Serving is a core aspect to our new nature in Christ, being rooted in Him, and being rooted in the Church.

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How We Become Rooted: Serving/Leading
Philippians 2:1-8
Pastor Jon Knapp

1. Serving/leading begins with how you see your new  .

A. Christ took the nature of a  .

"Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." - Matthew 20:28

B. We take the nature of a  
"For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers." - Romans 8:29

2. Serving is a primary way to   in church.

3. How to   as a servant leader.

“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’ - Matthew 25:23

A. Honestly   where you are at.

B. Pick   that if you did it, it would cause growth as a servant.

C.   that one thing.

 

Series Information

In our first thematic goal we sowed the seeds of belonging with the desire to cultivate meaningful connection for each person in our church family. With this next goal, Take Root, we seek to deepen those roots by helping each person to see how they are an active participant at Countryside. We are all invited to take ownership in the mission and thriving of our church. This takes place across generations as we lead and serve, growing in our understanding of how God has made each of us and the part we have as a member of the Body of Christ here at Countryside.

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