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Page 1: Being Valued, Serving Others Why Church?. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared

Being Valued, Serving Others

Why Church?

Page 2: Being Valued, Serving Others Why Church?. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared

Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)

We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Page 3: Being Valued, Serving Others Why Church?. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared

We value people when we serve each other and serve those God brings into our lives

Page 4: Being Valued, Serving Others Why Church?. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared

Job 10:8 (NIV)

Your hands shaped me and made me.

Page 5: Being Valued, Serving Others Why Church?. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared

UnderstandingYour SHAPE

• Spiritual Gifts

Page 6: Being Valued, Serving Others Why Church?. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared

1 Corinthians 12:7 (NLT)

A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other.

Page 7: Being Valued, Serving Others Why Church?. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared

UnderstandingYour SHAPE

• Spiritual Gifts

• Heart

Page 8: Being Valued, Serving Others Why Church?. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared

Proverbs 27:19 (NLT)

As a face is reflected in water, so the heart reflects the real person.

Page 9: Being Valued, Serving Others Why Church?. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared

UnderstandingYour SHAPE

• Spiritual Gifts

• Heart

• Abilities

Page 10: Being Valued, Serving Others Why Church?. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared

Romans 12:6a (NLT)

God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well.

Page 11: Being Valued, Serving Others Why Church?. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared

UnderstandingYour SHAPE

• Spiritual Gifts

• Heart

• Abilities

• Personality

Page 12: Being Valued, Serving Others Why Church?. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared

1 Corinthians 12:6 (JBP)

God works through different people in different ways, but it is the same God who achieves His purpose through them all.

Page 13: Being Valued, Serving Others Why Church?. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared

UnderstandingYour SHAPE

• Spiritual Gifts

• Heart

• Abilities

• Personality

• Experiences

Page 14: Being Valued, Serving Others Why Church?. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared

2 Corinthians 1:4 (NCV)

He comforts us every time we have trouble, so when others have trouble, we can comfort them with the same comfort God gives us.

Page 15: Being Valued, Serving Others Why Church?. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared

1 Peter 4:10 (NIV)

Each one should use whatever gift he’s received to serve others.

Page 16: Being Valued, Serving Others Why Church?. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared
Page 17: Being Valued, Serving Others Why Church?. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared

Matthew 20:28 (TLB)

Jesus: “Your attitude must be like My own, for I did not come to be served, but to serve...

Page 18: Being Valued, Serving Others Why Church?. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared

Learning to Value Others like Jesus

• Be Available

Page 19: Being Valued, Serving Others Why Church?. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared

Matthew 20:30-32 (NIV)

Two blind men... shouted, ‘Lord, have mercy on us!’... Jesus stopped and called them. ‘What do you want Me to do for you?’ He asked.”

Page 20: Being Valued, Serving Others Why Church?. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared

Serving

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Page 21: Being Valued, Serving Others Why Church?. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared

Proverbs 3:28 (TEV)

Never tell your neighbors to wait until tomorrow if you can help them now.

Page 22: Being Valued, Serving Others Why Church?. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared
Page 23: Being Valued, Serving Others Why Church?. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared

Learning to Value Others like Jesus

• Be Available

• Be Trustworthy

Page 24: Being Valued, Serving Others Why Church?. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared

John 17:4 (NIV)

I have brought You glory on earth by completing the work You gave Me to do.

Page 25: Being Valued, Serving Others Why Church?. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared

1 Corinthians 15:58 (MSG)

Throw yourselves into the work of the Master, confident that nothing you do for Him is a waste of time or effort.

Page 26: Being Valued, Serving Others Why Church?. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared
Page 27: Being Valued, Serving Others Why Church?. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared

Ecclesiastes 11:4 (TLB)

If you wait for perfect conditions, you’ll never get anything done!

Page 28: Being Valued, Serving Others Why Church?. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared

Learning to Value Others like Jesus

• Be Available

• Be Trustworthy

• Be Aware

Page 29: Being Valued, Serving Others Why Church?. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared

Matthew 9:36 (MSG)

When he looked out over the crowds, his heart broke. So confused and aimless they were, like sheep with no shepherd.

Page 30: Being Valued, Serving Others Why Church?. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared

Matthew 22:37-39 (NIV)

Jesus replied: "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'

Page 31: Being Valued, Serving Others Why Church?. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared

Serving

SHAPE

MIN

IST

RIE

S

WITHIN

OUTSIDE

MUST-DO

Page 32: Being Valued, Serving Others Why Church?. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared
Page 33: Being Valued, Serving Others Why Church?. Ephesians 2:10 (NIV) We are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared

Being Valued, Serving Others

Why Church?