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.” Mark 10:45

1. Called to Follow Jesus' Example

6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; 7 rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. Philippians 2:6-7

1 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 1 Corinthians 4:1 (KJV)

1 This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed. 1 Corinthians 4:1 (NIV)

24 “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.” 1 Peter 2:24

2. Called to Work Together

9 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: Ecclesiastes 4:9

13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. Galatians 5:13-14

3. Called Us to Use Our Gifts

7 Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people, Ephesians 6:7

1b offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Romans 12:1b

12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up Ephesians 4:12

6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. Romans 12:6-8

11 Command and teach these things. 14 Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you. 1 Timothy 4:11, 14

4. Called to Serve with Excellence

23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters Colossians 3:23

44 and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. 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.”  Mark 10:44-45

10a Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, Ecclesiastes 9:10a