Selfless - Faithful in Service: Week 2 with Pastor Craig Groeschel

I Am a Servant of the Most High God

Scripture References

• Acts 9:36
• Matthew 25

Overview

Week two of the “Self-Less” series centers on being faithful in service. In a culture obsessed with self-promotion and chasing “GOAT” status, Jesus calls His followers to deny themselves, take up a cross, and become servants. Serving is not merely something Christians do; it is who we are. The message asks, “What would people say you are always doing?” and offers three simple, memorable pictures—bringing a lunch, offering a ride, and carrying a towel—to show how everyday acts of humility make us truly great in God’s kingdom.

Main Points

What Are You “Always” Doing?

• Family story: a guest noticed Craig’s constant affection for Amy; his daughter replied, “Daddy is always loving Mommy.”
• Challenge: if others finished the sentence, “He / she is always…”, would the answer be griping, scrolling Instagram, or serving?
• Culture teaches self-promotion (articles like “Self-Promotion Is a Skill”; 54 % of teens want celebrity careers). Jesus teaches self-denial.

Identity Before Action

“I am a servant of the Most High God. When I serve others, I am serving Christ.”

• Followers of Christ do not chase platforms; they adopt a servant’s nature.
• Greatness = being the servant of all (Jesus).

Model of Dorcas – Always Doing Good (Acts 9:36)

• In Joppa, Dorcas “was always doing good and helping the poor” by sewing clothes for widows.
• Her ministry mattered so much that God raised her back to life through Peter, sparking revival.
• Legacy question: will people summarize our lives the way Scripture summarizes hers?

Three Everyday Pictures of Faithful Service

1. Bring a Lunch

• Story: David, sent by his father Jesse, carried bread and grain to his brothers before ever killing Goliath.
• Greatness started with unseen obedience.
• Many kingdom promotions begin with unnoticed tasks.

2. Offer a Ride

• 553-year-old prophecy (Zechariah) fulfilled when an unnamed owner released his never-ridden donkey because “the Lord needs it.”
• He did not haggle or withhold his best; he simply said yes.
• Businessperson’s anonymous generosity enabled Jesus’ Palm-Sunday entry.

3. Carry a Towel

• Upper-room scene: disciples argued “Who’s the GOAT?” while Jesus prepared for the cross.
• Jesus saw proud hearts and dirty feet, wrapped a towel around His waist, and washed them—work reserved for the lowest slave.
• List of titles underscored His humility: Bread of Life, Prince of Peace, King of kings… yet He kneeled.
• Little acts done in love reveal true greatness.

Small Things Are Big Things

• God notices hidden faithfulness more than public acclaim.
• Promotion in God’s kingdom flows from serving, not self-advertising.

Consistent & On-Call Service

• Encourage every believer to choose one regular place to serve (church or community).
• Daily posture: “God, I’m on call; prompt me to meet needs—carry a lunch, offer a ride, wash feet.”

Key Truths

• Greatness in God’s eyes is measured by servanthood, not status.
• What you are “always” doing reveals who you truly are.
• Seemingly insignificant obedience (lunches, donkeys, towels) can fulfill God’s larger purposes.
• Serving others equals serving Christ; He receives every act done for “the least of these.”

Response

• Examine your daily habits; replace self-promotion with intentional service.
• Choose one consistent role where you can use your gifts every week.
• Stay sensitive to Holy Spirit promptings for spontaneous acts of kindness.
• Celebrate and encourage unnoticed servants around you.
• Speak the declaration daily: “I am a servant of the Most High God; when I serve others, I’m serving Christ.”

Prayer

Heavenly Father, move us from selfish ambition to selfless love. Give us eyes to see needs, hands willing to act, and hearts that delight in hidden obedience. Make serving not just something we do, but who we are—faithful servants of the Most High God.