Tom Logue - March 1st 2026

True greatness isn’t found in status or success—it’s found in serving others, just as Jesus served us.

In this message from Matthew 20:20–28, Tom continues our King & His Kingdom series and explores Jesus’ radical definition of greatness. As Jesus and His disciples journey toward Jerusalem, the mother of James and John asks Jesus for positions of honor for her sons in His kingdom—one at His right and one at His left. But Jesus reveals they don’t understand what they are asking. The path to His throne is not one of power or prestige, but suffering and sacrificial love.

Jesus uses this moment to redefine greatness for His followers. In a world that measures greatness through status, influence, achievements, or wealth, Jesus says true greatness is found through service. The greatest in God’s kingdom are not those who elevate themselves above others, but those who willingly serve them.

At the center of this teaching is the gospel itself: “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Jesus didn’t just teach service—He modeled it. Through His death on the cross, He paid the price to free people from slavery to sin and bring them back to God.

Tom illustrates this truth with a powerful analogy using 360-degree camera footage from a ski trip. Just like a camera can frame everything around the person wearing it, our lives often revolve around ourselves. But the gospel reframes our lives. When we receive the grace of Jesus and allow Him to serve us, our focus shifts away from ourselves and toward God and others.

The question at the heart of the message is simple but searching: Has the gospel actually changed your life? A life transformed by Jesus is marked by humility, freedom from condemnation, and a growing desire to serve others just as Christ served us.

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