Fruit That Remains | Now Unto Him | John 13:1-17 | Milton James

July 13, 2026

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Now Unto Him: Serving as Worship, Not Obligation

In 2012, Milton James joined a new church plant called Victory Church ATL after twenty years of "cultural Christianity" — running in on Sunday, running out, never serving. When he finally tried to volunteer, he completed twelve weeks of classes, signed up for multiple ministries, and then nobody called him for months. He kept showing up. Finally he asked directly, and they said, "Yeah, sure, come on." That moment "burst something in me to really want to serve God at a much greater level." He started putting out flags before services, praying over them as they blew in the wind, hoping the Holy Spirit would draw people in. "I was just super content," he says. "It was the most purest time that I ever served the Lord."

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What you'll learn

1 (00:06) **Message Introduction and Speaker's Background** - Milton James introduces the sermon "Now Unto Him" as part of the "Fruit That Remains" series.
2 (07:50) **Principle 1: Serving is Greatness** - James establishes the first principle from Mark 10, redefining greatness as servanthood.
3 (09:13) **Principle 3 & 4: Serving Others is Serving Him, and Practical Sacrifice** - James connects service to people with direct service to Jesus.
4 (11:34) **The Bond Servant: A Voluntary Choice** - James defines the biblical concept of a "bond servant" as the model for Christian service.
5 (13:43) **Old Testament Origin: Exodus 21** - James traces the concept of the bond servant back to the laws given in Exodus.
6 (21:09) **Old Testament Precedent: The Levites in the Tabernacle** - James uses the Levites' service in the Tabernacle and Temple as a model for holy service.
7 (26:14) **Serving is Holy, Not Common** - James argues that any act of service, no matter how small, is a holy act done unto God.

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Show Notes

Welcome to the official Podcast Channel for 2819 Church. This channel features powerful and life-impacting messages from Philip Anthony Mitchell and guest communicators.As you listen to these sound biblical messages you can expect to be challenged, stirred, matured, and inspired in your faith and walk with God. For more information about us visit 2819Church.org.