At the heart of this message lies a profound challenge to our understanding of what it means to be the church. Drawing from 1 Peter 4:9-11, we're confronted with a radical truth: we are not called to simply attend church, but to BE the church. The passage reminds us that every gift we've received should be used to minister to one another as good stewards of God's manifold grace. This isn't about filling pews or paying dues like a country club membership—it's about partnership in the gospel. The sermon unpacks four compelling reasons why serving matters: it glorifies God, it exemplifies Christ who came not to be served but to serve, it makes love tangible rather than just emotional, and it diminishes our pride. When we think about serving in children's ministry, on the tech team, or as greeters, we often focus on what it costs us. But what if we shifted our perspective? What if the Sunday we choose to serve is the exact Sunday a struggling family walks through the doors, desperate for hope? What if our willingness to hold a baby in the nursery allows parents on the brink of divorce to hear the one message that could save their marriage? Service isn't about what we sacrifice—it's about being part of God's redemptive work in someone's eternal story.