The Gift of Service

One of the deadliest poisons spreading through the Church right now is the pursuit of vain glory— the subtle temptation to proclaim the gospel and make a name for ourselves at the same time. There's this idea that many of us have, especially in the American church: we blur the lines between submission and ambition. But the reality is that it is impossible to magnify Jesus and promote yourself at the same time. As Christians, we are called to a life of service, not to a life of greatness.

This is true for every single one of us. Yet, there are some of us whom God has gifted with a supernatural, spiritual gift of service. Some of us don't only have the ability and responsibility to serve, but we also are energized, filled up, and fulfilled when we serve. What an incredible and necessary gift that is! In this message, Brock explores the spiritual gift of service from Romans 12, and also calls us all away from celebrity Christian culture and back toward simple, consistent discipleship.