Message: “What is the Attitude of this Church Part 2” from Pastor Joe

What is the Attitude of this Church? Part II  Lesson Objective:  The purpose of this series of lessons is to identify key attributes necessary for any Church and especially Jinan Fellowship  (JICF) to have that will allow the Church to carry out the Great Commission. JICF must understand the importance of evangelizing and bringing others into the Church Family. This lesson deals with the attitudes of servitude, action and forbearance with patience.   Scripture: Matthew 28: 18-20; 1 Corinthians 13: 4-7   Memory Verse: Matthew 28: 18-20 Attitude of Servitude The true definition of servitude Worldly definition- negative connotation Biblical definition Matthew 20: 26-28 One should not turn it off and on when we choose- 1 Corinthians 15:58 Benefits of Servitude attitude Share others troubles- Galatians 6:2 The example of Christ- Matthew 20:28 and Mark 10:45 Doing what is right - Acts 10:35 We cannot serve except through love- Galatians 5: 6,13,14 Parable of Good Samaritan- Luke 10: 25-37 Why serve- Matthew 7:21   What is a servant leader and is it necessary for each to have attitude of servant leader?   Attitude of Action We have work to do- Matthew 9:37; God expects us to make a difference in the lives of others – Matthew 25: 35-40 This is the time for work because there will be a time when we can not work. John 9:4 Work and faith go hand in hand- James 2: 14-20 Great commission directs an action- Matthew 28: 18-20   Attitude of Patience Definition of patience Love is patient- 1 Corinthian 13:4   F . Patience when facing hardship A   Perseverance and patience in the parable of the soil- Luke 8: 11-15 Endurance through tribulations- Hebrews 10: 32-36 Think about what Jesus endured for us- Hebrews 12: 1-4 Patience like a farmer- James 5: 7-8 What one must have to be patient- 1 Corinthians 13: 4,7   Patience when witnessing to others Understand the need to teach with patience- 2 Timothy 4: 2-4 Willing to correct but with humility and gentleness- 2 Timothy 2: 24-26 Need for patience with all - 1 Thessalonians 5: 14   Summary The right attitude is essential when serving God and mankind Christ being the example, he came not to be served but to serve Christians must consistently act to show their love and faith Patience is not only a virtue but a necessary ingredient for fellowship The right attitude of servitude, action and patience is dependant solely on the right attitude of LOVE.  

Scripture References: John 3:16

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