SEPTEMBER 20, 2026 SERMON SUMMARY
Serve: Love in Action - Take Responsibility for Others
Jesus did not come to be served, but to serve. As followers of Christ, we are called to reflect the heart of our Master, join His Mission, and examine our Motives.
We are saved by grace, not by our good works, but God created us in Christ Jesus for good works. Serving therefore is not a way to earn God’s love; it is our grateful response to the love we have already received.
Christian service means looking beyond ourselves and voluntarily taking responsibility for the good of others. We serve with humility, we serve together as one body, and above all, we serve with love.
Instead of asking, “Who should do something?”, we learn to ask:
“Lord, You placed me here. What can I do?”
Where in your life do you tend to say, “That is not my responsibility”? How might God be asking you to respond differently?
What gifts, abilities, resources, or experiences has God placed in your hands that you can use to serve others?
Which motive do you need to work on most when serving: humility, serving together, or love? Why?
As a family or DGroup, what is one concrete need God has placed before you that you can take responsibility for together?
MEMORY VERSE:
Mark 10:45
“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.”
WEEKLY PRAYER POINTS:
I. Thanksgiving
Worship God for who He is, what He has done, and what He will do in our lives.
II. Country and the World
Upright and moral governance of public servants; repentance and salvation for government leaders and citizens for a Christ-centered Philippines.
For legislators to promote and support bills and laws aligned with God’s Word.
War in Ukraine to end, loss of lives prevented.
For the rest of the Israeli hostages to be restored to their families safely. For Israel’s war with terrorists to end according to God’s purpose and for His glory.
For the civil war in Syria to end peacefully, protection for Christians and other minorities, and freedom from oppression for Syrians. Pray for the gospel to spread rapidly throughout the country.
Pray for Sudan and persecuted Christians there; earnestly seek God’s intervention to stop the bloodshed. Pray for freedom from oppression, that God’s word and His people bring them comfort and hope.
Earthquake victims in Burma, Thailand,other countries.
Please continue to pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ affected by the disaster in Nepal, especially those who remain missing. Pray that they will be found safely, and that God will strengthen and comfort their families. May the Lord provide for their needs and give them hope and courage as they face the days ahead.
III. Church
That CCF Members would honor and love God and make disciples.
For elders, pastors, dleaders, and families to become holy, humble, harmonious, happy, and heart-working.
Ministries and churches expand worldwide.
IV. CCF Facilities
Worship and Training Center
Prayer Mountain
V. Personal Concerns
Deeper intimate relationship with God.
Righteous living.
Salvation of family and friends.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
KINDLY CLAIM YOUR LOST AND FOUND ITEMS BY APRIL 5. ANY ITEMS LEFT UNCLAIMED WILL BE DISPOSED OF.
Our last regular Nxtgen Sunday will be on March 15, 2026 as we step into a special summer season from March 16 to May 16, 2026. This break is a purposeful time for our team to refresh, plan, and prepare an even better Nxtgen experience for our kids. Enrollment will begin soon. Stay tuned for updates!
Starting March 15, Sunday DGroup meetings will be limited to 2 hours and 30 minutes to help us accommodate all DGroup reservations due to limited space.
Note: Weekday and Saturday DGroup meetings are not affected.