Do you struggle to decrease so Christ can increase in your life? Keith Rash examines John the Baptist's profound statement—"He must increase, but I must decrease"—to reveal how human instinct naturally competes with Christ for centrality and control. Using the metaphor of a full cup and the parable of an overzealous best man, Rash argues that true spiritual maturity requires daily surrender of self, intentional redirection of attention toward Christ, and the recognition that our ministry exists to point others to Him, not to ourselves. The sermon challenges listeners to evaluate where Christ needs to increase in their work, home, and service, and to discover that genuine joy flows not from recognition but from alignment with God's purposes.

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Eastland Baptist Church is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are a welcoming and close-knit family community that loves to care for each other through the Church. We strongly believe in loving and supporting each other and our neighbors. Our members don’t just attend our Church; they feel a strong sense of belonging.

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