Availability Versus Self-Centeredness

I. ATTRIBUTES OF AVAILABILITY
A. Consecration to the Service of Almighty God, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
B. Crucifixion of Self Interest to serve God and others, Mark 8:34-35

1. Moses, Hebrews 11:24-27
2. Paul, Philippians 3:5-8; Acts 9:6
   C. Eager Readiness to Follow the Leadership of the Lord, Isaiah 6:8
   II. THE SIN OF SELF-CENTEREDNESS
   A. Deliberate violation of God's greatest two commandments, Matthew 22:36-40
   B. Sign of last days, 1 Timothy 3:2-5
   C. Leads to separation and loneliness, 2 Timothy 4:10
   III. AVAILABILITY IN ACTION
   A. Jesus Christ, the greatest example of availability, Romans 15:3; 1 Peter 2:24
   B. Put God first, others second, and self-interest last
   C. Service to God, family, church and the community
   CONCLUSION
   Galatians 6:10 “As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.”