Clearbranch UMC
ClearBranch is a United Methodist Church serving the Trussville/Argo area of northeast Jefferson County, Alabama.
Our Mission is
to ENGAGE people through relational ministry,
to EQUIP disciples for Christ, and
to EMPLOY their gifts through missions.
The Vision of Clearbranch UMC is Transformed Lives offering the Transforming Love of Christ
Series: Dear Future Me
Sermon Title: A Serving life
Key Scriptures: Matthew 25:31-40 (NRSV)
31 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, 33 and he will put the sheep at his right hand and the goats at the left. 34 Then the king will say to those at his right hand, ‘Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; 35 for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36 I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.’ 37 Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? 38 And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? 39 And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?’ 40 And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.’
The Key: Do for one as to the One
Be ALERT to serve
Matthew 25:34-35 (NRSV)
Hebrews 13:2 (NRSV)
Matthew 25:34-35 (NRSV)
34 Then the king will say to those at his right hand, ‘Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; 35 for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me,
Hebrews 13:2 (NRSV)
2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.
Take RISKS to serve
Matthew 25:36 (NRSV)
Mark 10:45 (NRSV)
Matthew 25:36 (NRSV)
36 I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.’
Mark 10:45 (NRSV)
45 "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Serve THEM as serving Him
Matthew 25:40 (NRSV)
Matthew 10:42 (NRSV)
Matthew 18:5 (NRSV)
Matthew 25:40 (NRSV)
40 And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.’
Matthew 10:42 (NRSV)
42 and whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple—truly I tell you, none of these will lose their reward.”
Matthew 18:5 (NRSV)
5 Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.
Challenge Questions:
What simple way will you look to serve this week?
How will you intentionally take a risk to serve this week?
How far would you go to serve if you knew it was Jesus you were serving?
Worship Set List;
Look to the Son - Hillsong;
Cornerstone - Hillsong Live;
Love on the Line - Hillsong;
Great Are You Lord - All Sons and Daughters;
Good Good Father - Chris Tomlin