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Introduction: When we think of “survival tips” for challenging situations, we usually are thinking in terms of our own deliverance from danger. However, as we will discover today, true heroes who live courageously are also focused on helping others.

I. Selflessness Is Important For The Survival Of Others . . . And Ourselves

II. Jesus: The Supreme Example Of Selflessness (Matthew 20:28)

Matthew 20:28 “Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”

Matthew 5:42 “Give to him who asks of you, and do not turn away from him who wants to borrow from you.”

Matthew 23:11-12 11 “But the greatest among you shall be your servant. 12 And whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted.”

III. A Practical Plan For Helping Others (Philippians 2)

A. R_______________ Selfishness and Conceit from Your Life (Philippians 2:3a)

Philippians 2:3a “Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit,”

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B. R_______________ Others as More Important than Yourself (Philippians 2:3; Romans 12:10)

Philippians 2:3b “…but with humility of mind let each of you regard one another as more important than himself.”

Romans 12:10 “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor.”

C. R__________ to Others by Looking Out for Their Interests (Philippians 2:4)

Philippians 2:4 “Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.”

IV. Barnabas: Helping Others Through His Money, Mentoring, and Ministry

A. Barnabas, the ____________________ (Acts 4:32-37)

Acts 4:32-37 32 “And the congregation of those who believed were of one heart and soul; and not one of them claimed that anything belonging to him was his own; but all things were common property to them. 33 And with great power the apostles were giving witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and abundant grace was upon them all. 34 For there was not a needy person among them, for all who were owners of land or houses would sell them and bring the proceeds of the sales, 35 and lay them at the apostles’ feet; and they would be distributed to each as any had need. 36 And Joseph, a Levite of Cyprian birth, who was also called Barnabas by the apostles (which translated means, Son of Encouragement), 37 and who owned a tract of land, sold it and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.”

B. Barnabas, the _______________ (Acts 9:27-28)

Acts 9:27-28 27 “But Barnabas took hold of him and brought him to the apostles and described to them how he had seen the Lord on the road, and that He had talked to him and how at Damascus he had spoken out boldly in the name of Jesus. 28 And he was with them moving about freely in Jerusalem, speaking out boldly in the name of the Lord.”

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C. Barnabas, the _______________ (Acts 11:23-24)

Acts 11:23-24 23 “Then when he [Barnabas] had come and witnessed the grace of God, he rejoiced and began to encourage them all with resolute heart to remain true to the Lord; 24 for he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And considerable numbers were brought to the Lord.”

V. Final Thoughts About Helping Others

A. V__________ Other People

B. C_______________ the Underdog

Philippians 2:5-8 5 “Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.”

C. Offer _______________ Chances

Conclusion

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