Serving In Your Place For Revival
Stand-alone Sermon
Introduction: James and John
a. They ask the Lord to grant their request
b. Their request was to sit by the Lord in His Kingdom; one on the left, one on the right
c. Their request shows their motives; We are deserving of this request.
1. Do You Understand The Reality of Following Christ?
a. Do you think you are worthy and able to drink from My cup?
b. Do you think you are worthy and able to be baptized with My baptism?
c. Do you think you are able? Both declared, Yes, we are able
d. The Lord said, Yes you will surely drink from My cup, and be baptized with My baptism
2. Our Place of Service Is God's Business
a. God determines where we will serve
b. God determines how we will serve
c. God determines how we will glorify His Name
3. Jesus Explains About The Suffering Servant
a. We serve not to rule over others
b. We serve to be a servant unto The Lord
c. We serve to be a servant to other servants
Conclusion: How To Prepare For Revival
a. Serve by following Christ's Example
b. Christ came to serve, not to be served
c. Christ came to serve all by being Savior for all
d. Christ came to serve by being the ransom for all
If we will have the same servants heart to serve Christ after His example, Revival Will Come!