Description

The urgent need for more godly servants. There are more opportunities growing in need of faithful ministry service.

Scripture Texts

Philippians 2:19-24

Main Points or Ideas

1. The need for individuals who are marked by humility

• V. 22 - served
• Paraphrase: Seeking our own, neglecting Christ, is a great sin - Matthew Henry

2. The need for individuals who are marked by teachableness

• V. 20 - like-minded
• Good listener
• Willing to learn
• Diligent follower

3. The need for individuals marked by availability

• V. 20 - I have
• At Paul’s disposal
• No boundaries

4. The need for individuals who are marked by proven character

• V. 22 - know
• Openly observed
• Willingly tested
• Found reliable

5. The need for individuals who are marked by usefulness

• V. 19, 23 - Send Timothy, send him
• Always the guy Paul wanted to send
• Always the guy Paul needed
• A benefit wherever he was

Conclusion

How will you be a benefit to your people around you? Are you willing to do so?