Developing a Servant's Heart: Become Fully Like Christ by Serving Others

by Charles F. Stanley

Overview

How to serve with generosity and love.

Service is giving, and giving is the very essence of the gospel. God gave His only begotten Son. Jesus gave His life on the cross. The Holy Spirit gives us the power to resist sin and follow God's commands. It is from this abundance of what we have been given that God calls us to freely give ourselves—to actually develop a mindset in which we look first to the needs of others above our own interests.

In Developing a Servant's Heart, Dr. Charles Stanley shows how each of us have been equipped, empowered, and charged to do this as we follow the example of Jesus—the Supreme Servant.

With over 1 million copies sold, the Charles F. Stanley Bible Study Series is a unique approach to Bible study, incorporating biblical truth, personal insights, emotional responses, and a call to action.

Each study draws on Dr. Stanley’s many years of teaching the guiding principles found in God’s Word, showing how we can apply them in practical ways to every situation we face. This edition of the series has been completely revised and updated, and includes two brand-new lessons from Dr. Stanley.

Each of the twelve lessons includes:

• Overview: A brief look at what is covered in the lesson
• Life's Questions: A teaching from Dr. Stanley that unpacks the topic of the lesson
• Living the Principle: Application and Bible study questions based on the key points
• Reflection: Key takeaways to put into practice today and tomorrow

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780310105633
Publisher:	HarperChristian Resources
Publication date:	05/05/2020
Series:	Charles F. Stanley Bible Study Series
Sold by:	HarperCollins Publishing
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	705 KB

About the Author

Dr. Charles F. Stanley was the founder of In Touch Ministries and pastor emeritus of First Baptist Church of Atlanta, Georgia, where he served more than fifty years. He was also a New York Times bestselling author of more than seventy books. Until his death in 2023, Dr. Stanley's mission was to get the gospel to "as many people as possible, as quickly as possible, as clearly as possible, as irresistibly as possible, through the power of the Holy Spirit to the glory of God." This is a calling that In Touch Ministries continues to pursue by transmitting his teachings as widely and effectively as possible.

Dr. Stanley's messages can be heard daily on In Touch with Dr. Charles Stanley broadcasts on television, radio, and satellite networks and stations around the world; on the internet at intouch.org and through In Touch+ and the Charles Stanley Institute; and via the In Touch Messenger Lab. Excerpts from Dr. Stanley's inspiring messages are also published in the award-winning In Touch devotional magazine.

Table of Contents

Introduction: A Fresh Perspective on Serving 5

Lesson 1 Saved to Serve 7

Lesson 2 Called to be a Servant 19

Lesson 3 A Servant's Spirit 31

Lesson 4 Jesus: Our Role Model as Servant 43

Lesson 5 The Pattern for Service 55

Lesson 6 Qualities of an Effective Servant (Part 1) 67

Lesson 7 Qualities of an Effective Servant (Part 2) 79

Lesson 8 Equipped for Service 91

Lesson 9 Five Principles of Successful Service 103

Lesson 10 Avoiding Burnout in God's Service 113

Lesson 11 Serving Through Spiritual Gifts 125

Lesson 12 The Rewards of Service 137

Leader's Guide 149