Matthew 20:20-28I Greatness is not a position.II Greatness is not about power. How to know you are abusing authority…a. Keep reminding people of your position.b. Expect or demand privilege.c. Comfortable with personal praise.d. Resenting or reacting to challenges to your authority.e. Unmoved by an individual’s pain.III Greatness is about serving.“Whatever your hand finds you to do, do it with all your might. For it is the Lord Christ that you are serving.”Colossians 3:23-24

Romans 10:13-151. Pray. I pray that people will say yes to God. 2. Give. Give to help others go.3. Step out. I can step out in faith. 4. Go where I can now.“Work at bringing others to Christ.” 2 Timothy 4:5

Romans 10:13-151. Pray: I pray people will say yes to God.2. Give: Give to help others go.3. Step Out: I can step out in faith.4. Go where I can now."Work at bringing others to Christ." 2 Timothy 4:5

Ephesians 2:10Galatians 1:151. Serving others unselfishly will create joy in my life.A. Get the focus off myself.Phil. 2:17Phil. 4:4-5B. Use my gifts to help others.1 Peter 4:102. It will improve my relationships.Matthew 20:28Rom. 14:18Prov. 11:253. It will make my life meaningful.Mark 8:351 Cor. 15:584. It will leave a legacy.Prov. 10:7Matt. 20:26Heb. 6:10John 12:26

Romans 8:26-301. Simplify my life.2. Don’t get impatient or in a hurry.3. Spend time focusing on Jesus every day.4. When it gets hard, remember the reward!5. Gather a team to run with me.6. Remember God is cheering me at every stage.7. Take every step with purpose.8. God will finish His work in me!

Ephesians 2:19-22The second purpose of my life is that God formed me for his family.God’s family is called the church.I’m called to belong to his church.1. In God’s family I learn my true identity.2. In God’s temple I’m supported by others.3. In Christ’s body I discover my unique value.4. In God’s flock I’m protected and I’m cared for.5. In God’s garden my life becomes productive.

Ephesians 1:3-14The first purpose of my life is to be loved by God.My first calling is to enjoy a relationship with God.That relationship is to be His son or daughter.WIDE ENOUGH to be everywhere.LONG ENOUGH to last forever.DEEP ENOUGH to handle anything.HIGH ENOUGH to overlook my sins.I feel accepted rather than ashamed.I am bold in bringing my needs to God.I have peace in pain I don’t understand.I gain the courage to take risks.