Nicola Bass: Serving with Purpose (Rooted Series)

Rooted | Serving with Purpose – Everyone Gets to Play What does it mean to live a fruitful, rooted life? In this message, we explore how serving with purpose sits at the very heart of following Jesus. Drawing from Psalm 1, we’re reminded that a life rooted in God produces fruit that lasts — visible in how we live, who we are becoming, and how we impact others. Jesus Himself modelled this way of life: “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve” (Mark 10:45). We discover that serving is not about earning God’s love, but responding to His grace. Every believer has a part to play — “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others” (1 Peter 4:10). This message unpacks the different kinds of fruit God grows in us as we serve: • Life Fruit – how we live and love others • Character Fruit – who we are becoming (Galatians 5:22–23) • Relationship Fruit – how we build and encourage others • Spiritual Fruit – our growing connection with God Ultimately, serving roots us more deeply in God because it connects us to our God-given purpose — the good works He has already prepared for us to walk in (Ephesians 2:8–10). 📖 Key Scriptures: Psalm 1:1–4; Mark 10:45; 1 Peter 4:10; Ephesians 2:8–10; Galatians 5:22–23 Whether you’re new to faith or have followed Jesus for years, this message invites you to discover where you can serve — because in God’s Kingdom, everyone gets to play. #Rooted #ServingWithPurpose #EveryoneGetsToPlay #ChristianDiscipleship #FaithInAction #LifeVineyardChurch