“Motivated to Serve”
There is Only One You Series, January 14, 2018
Warm up
What’s your all-time favourite meal, and how often do you get to enjoy it?
Read 1 Corinthians 13
Message Recap
Main idea: Service Requires Love
Four Ugly Service Motivators
1. Acceptance – God will approve of me more
2. Comfort – God will make my life easier
3. Pride – People will look up to me
4. Control – I can make things go my way
Key Question: Why doesn’t God just fix stuff?
To receive God’s love:
1. Ask for help (Ephesians 3:18-19)
2. Choose to believe him (Romans 8:38-39)
3. Choose to thank him (Colossians 3:15)
Questions for discussion
1. Which of the Four Ugly Service Motivators are the greatest temptation for you? What evidence would support your pick?
2. When have you been most frustrated with God’s seeming lack of response?
Application
1. How easy is it for you to be completely honest with God [COMPLETELY] about your fears, doubts, and frustrations?
2. Would you say you find it more easy or more difficult to receive God’s love? Explain.
3. How personally satisfied are you with your current level of loving service to your church and community?
