"Keep On Serving!" - Pastor John D. Putnam
December 28, 2025
Pastor John D. Putnam
In this week’s POSC Podcast, Pastor Putnam delivers a powerful, end-of-year challenge built around a simple but life-changing command: Keep on serving. Rooted in the heartbeat of Apostolic Pentecostal faith—serve and save—this message reminds us that while only Jesus can save, God has chosen to work through people who are willing to serve. With passion and clarity, Pastor Putnam celebrates what God has done through faithful service in the local church and the community, while also calling every believer to move beyond comfort and convenience. Drawing from Scripture, including Jesus’ example of washing the disciples’ feet and Paul’s exhortation in Romans 12, he makes it clear: serving is not optional for Christians—it is the pathway God uses to reach the lost. From well-known biblical figures to unnamed servants working quietly in the background, this message highlights how God consistently uses ordinary people with willing hearts. Service isn’t about spotlight or status; it’s about availability, humility, and obedience. When the church embraces this calling, joy increases, unity deepens, and salvation follows. As we close out the year and look ahead to what God wants to do next, this episode will stir your heart to action. If you’ve ever wondered how God can use you, this message will answer that question with conviction and hope. We Serve, He Saves. To hear more about what God is doing in Sheboygan County and beyond, visit us at posc.church.
Episode Notes
Main Point: We cannot save anyone—but if we keep serving, Jesus will keep saving.
- The heartbeat of the Apostolic Pentecostal Church is captured in two words: Serve and Save.
- Salvation is God’s work alone—only Jesus can convict, forgive, heal, and transform a life.
- Our responsibility is not to replace the Savior, but to follow His example by serving others with humility and love.
- Jesus Himself modeled true greatness through service, washing feet and giving His life as a ransom for many.
- When the church becomes service-minded instead of comfort-focused, the gospel reaches the lost.
Key Scriptures:
- John 13:14–15 – “If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet.”
- Matthew 20:26–28 – “Whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister.”
- Romans 12:9–13 – “Be enthusiastic to serve the Lord… take a constant interest in the needs of God’s beloved people.”
- Acts 2:38 – God’s plan of salvation, fulfilled only through Jesus Christ.
- Revelation 12:11 – “They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony.”
Major Themes:
- Only Jesus Saves: No preacher, church, or program can save—salvation belongs to Christ alone.
- Service Prepares the Way: Serving opens doors for testimony, relationship, and gospel impact.
- Greatness Through Humility: In God’s kingdom, greatness is measured by willingness to serve.
- Everyone Has a Role: Not all are in the spotlight—many serve faithfully behind the scenes, yet all are essential.
- Service Leads to Joy: Jesus promised that those who follow His example of service will live enriched and blessed lives.
Reflection Questions:
- Am I more focused on being served or on serving others?
- How am I using my gifts, time, and testimony to help lead others to Christ?
- Where might God be calling me to serve more faithfully in this next season?
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