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Introduction:

Let’s face it, we all want stronger and closer family relationships. The family of God should live differently from the world in our feelings and behaviors toward one another. Every family is different and is made up of individuals with different values and desires. If each family member is not making Jesus greater, the family will struggle. If our families are going to experience greatness, Jesus must be first. When we put Jesus first, we will see the impact in our families.

“He must become greater: I must become less.” —John 3:30 (NIV)

This collection of talks will focus on practical ways to strengthen the relationships in our lives so that we can be the family God intends for us to be. We will focus on the following “We Will” declarations:

April 6th/9th - Easter - We Will Make Jesus First in Our Family
April 13th/16th - We Will Love and Accept One Another
April 20th/23rd - We Will Pray for One Another
April 27th/30th - We Will Tell One Another the Truth
May 4th/7th - We Will Be Kind to One Another
May 11th/14th - Mother’s Day - We Will Be Patient With One Another
May 18th/21st - We Will Serve One Another
May 25th/28th - We Will Forgive One Another

Text: 1 Peter 4:8-9 (CSB, New Testament)

Today’s Takeaway: Love is the foundation of hospitality.

Week 7 - WE WILL BE SERVE ONE ANTOHER

I. HAVE A

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FOR OTHERS LIKE JESUS DID

“I give you a new command: Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you are also to love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” —John 13:34-35

“For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat; I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink; 43I was a stranger and you didn’t take me in; I was naked and you didn’t clothe me, sick and in prison and you didn’t take care of me.’ 44Then they too will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or without clothes, or sick, or in prison, and not help you? 45Then he will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’ 46And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.” —Matthew 25:42-46

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THE SMALL STUFF IN OTHERS

“Share with the saints in their needs; pursue hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud; instead, associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own estimation. 17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Give careful thought to do what is honorable in everyone’s eyes. 18If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” —Romans 12:13-18

“A person’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.” —Proverbs 19:11

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OTHERS WHERE NEEDED

“ If anyone speaks, let it be as one who speaks God’s words; if anyone serves, let it be from the strength God provides, so that God may be glorified through Jesus Christ in everything. To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.” —1 Peter 4:11

6 Thoughts About Hospitality:

1. Hospitality is a
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   of the church.
2. Hospitality puts the Church and families on the
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   lines.
3. Hospitality allows you to speak into
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   situations.
4. Hospitality builds
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   within the family.
5. Hospitality cares about what your
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   care about.
6. Hospitality is a “we” over “me”
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   .

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OTHERS ABOUT JESUS WHILE YOU SERVE

A. Be like

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“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. Have a good

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Serve with a good attitude, as to the Lord and not to people,” —Ephesians 6:7

C. View situations as

not obstacles.

“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household of faith.” —Galatians 6:10

“To the weak I became weak, in order to win the weak. I have become all things to all people, so that I may by every possible means save some.” —1 Corinthians 9:22

CONCLUSION: What steps do you need to take to serve others?

DEEP DIVES:

1. What could you do to love others so they know you follow Jesus?
   

2. What is a recent time you did not overlook a small thing someone else did?
   

3. Which of the 6 Hospitality thoughts do you need to focus on the most?
   

4. How could you serve others in your community so you can tell them about Jesus?
   

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