“Following Christ’s Example of Service” (Romans 15:1–6)

“Following Christ’s Example of Service” (Romans 15:1–6)
Pastor Cameron Jungels
Eastside Baptist Church
Sunday AM, February 10, 2019

Romans 15:1–6 (NIV)
       ¹ We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. ² Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up. ³ For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.”  ⁴ For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.
       ⁵ May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, ⁶ so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1. Maturity and Freedom Bring Accompanying Responsibility (1–2).

a. To bear/carry the weaknesses/failings of the weak.

Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. (Gal. 6:2 NIV)

b. To please others, not ourselves.

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. (Phil. 2:3-4 NIV)

2. The Most Mature and Free Man in the Universe (Jesus Christ) Willingly Gave Himself for the Sake of Others (3).

3. The Scriptures are Our Greatest Encouragement to Live in Service to Others (4).

4. We are Called to Follow the Example of Christ’s Service to Others, so that God May Be Glorified by His Redeemed People (5–6).