From the Heart: A Call to Serve Like Christ

13/05/2025 1h 18min

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From the Heart: A Call to Serve Like ChristBalancing Faith, Denying Self, and Becoming a Servant of the KingdomIn this powerful message, Lee Shaw teaches on the importance of balance in the Christian life, urging believers to avoid extremes and seek fulfillment not in worldly desires, but in the character of God. Drawing from Ecclesiastes 7:18–19, Genesis 2:17, and Philippians 2, he outlines the spiritual dangers of misplaced affections—how they lead to irresponsibility, distraction, and division.Lee calls Christians to embrace a life of servanthood, marked by self-subjection, self-denial, and self-sacrifice—the very traits of Christ. Using Scripture and personal stories, he challenges listeners to reflect Jesus by serving others humbly, joyfully, and without seeking recognition. He ends with a practical call to action: identify people in your life you can serve, and do it as unto the Lord.Chapters00:00 The Balance of Extremes02:29 Seeking Fulfillment in God05:15 The Deadly Pursuit of Other Things07:56 The Demands of Seeking Fulfillment12:13 The Distracting Nature of Seeking20:00 Divisiveness in the Pursuit of Fulfillment32:12 The Call to Servanthood38:21 The Disciples' Concerns After the Last Supper40:07 Characteristics of a Servant: Self-Subjection46:03 The Role of Self-Denial in Servanthood49:49 The Importance of Self-Sacrifice53:54 Practical Applications of Serving Others#LeeShaw #ChristianFaith #BiblicalTeaching #Ecclesiastes718 #JesusChrist #ServantLeadership #GospelTruth #SelfDenial #SelfSacrifice #ChristianLiving #SpiritualGrowth #Discipleship #KingdomOfGod #ChristlikeCharacter #FaithInAction #ServeOthers #JesusCrucified #Christi