In this message, "What Makes You Great?", we dive into Luke 22, where even Jesus' inner circle of disciples fell victim to this "me-first" finger-pointing. As they argued over who among them was the greatest, Jesus provided a "truth bomb" that flipped the world’s definition of success upside down.
While the world defines greatness through status, titles, and perks, Jesus reveals that in His kingdom, greatness is service.
This sermon explores:
* The Trap of Comparison: Why we turn on each other as soon as a "standard" is introduced, from kindergarten line leaders to corporate boardrooms.
* The Upside-Down Culture: What it would look like if those with the most power and seniority—the "vets"—were the first to serve the "rookies" and interns.
* The Divine Servant: How Jesus, the "CEO of the universe," gave up His divine rights to wash the feet of His followers and die on a cross for us.
* Sweeping the Sheds: Lessons from the world’s most successful sports team, the New Zealand All Blacks, who believe that no one is too big to do the small things.
Are you ready to stop holding onto your rights and start asking the one question that leads to true greatness: "How can I help?"