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Monday, August 26, 2024 · 29 min

How To Be Great - Noah Herrin

Noah Herrin · Mark 9:33-35

Noah preaches from Mark 9 about the disciples arguing over greatness and reframes what it means to be "great" in God's kingdom. He argues that the desire to be great is not sinful, but the world's definition (status, wealth, fame) is distorted. True greatness, Jesus teaches, is service - being last and a servant of all - and must be done with humility and the example of Christ in mind. Practical application includes using your gifts to serve (Romans 12:6), adopting a humble attitude (1 Peter 5:5), and being motivated to serve because Jesus first served and humbled himself (Philippians 2).

“Summary of Philippians 2: Jesus humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death on a cross - that example is our why for serving and humility.” · Noah Herrin

Take it with you

Practical next steps: look for ways to serve regularly (not just occasionally) and serve with a grateful, humble attitude rather than a grudging one. Identify your God-given gifts (Romans 12:6) and use them to add value to others. If you want a concrete next step at this church, attend the Way Track after the third service (30-40 minutes) to find a serving role.

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Key Scriptures

Mark 9:33-35They were arguing about who was the greatest...Jesus says 'If anyone wants to be first he must be last and servant of all.'
Romans 12:6In his grace God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well.
1 Peter 5:5Clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.
Philippians 2:5-11Jesus...emptied himself by assuming the form of a servant...he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.

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