In this sermon, Pastor Matt explores the concept of serving from God's perspective and provides practical reasons for serving. He emphasizes three main points about serving from God's viewpoint:
1. Serving is an assignment, not just volunteering. God has given each believer a specific role in His kingdom work.
2. Our gifts are for ministering, not just consuming. God has equipped us with abilities to serve others and advance His kingdom.
3. Serving is about an altar, not a container. Even when we don't see immediate results, our service is an offering to God.
Practically, Pastor Matt explains that we serve because God first served us through Jesus Christ's sacrifice. We also serve because God has gifted us for service and provided us a place in His church. Additionally, serving blesses others by meeting their needs and sharing the gospel. Finally, we ourselves are blessed when we serve, growing in our faith and becoming more like Christ.
