Millcreek Community Church

What it means to be Great?

November 10, 2013 | Todd Cyphers

Luke 22:24-34

What it means to be Great?
Luke 22:24-34

I. Traits that derail true greatness:

1. Pride/selfishness
2. Unresolved hurts/anger
3. Shame and guilt
4. Fear

II. Truths concerning kingdom greatness:

1. We all secretly desire at times for someone to notice our service.
2. We all are influenced by wrong definitions of greatness.
3. Jesus said we descend into greatness.
4. Leadership and greatness are not about how many people are “under us”, but instead about how many people we are serving and strengthening in Christ.
5. Greatness often is enhanced after failure because truly great people are those who have been broken.
6. Great influencers are empowered by the Holy Spirit.
7. Greatness in impacting others is fueled and nourished by walking in God’s truth concerning our identity and purpose.

John 13:3-4 Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He had come forth from God and was going back to God, got up from supper, and laid aside His garments; and taking a towel … He poured water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel...

Faith Sheet

Transformation Verse - Honor the Lord from your wealth and from the first of all your produce. Proverbs 3:9 (NASB)

Times with the Lord this week - If you have extra time, look up the cross references with the Transformation Scripture.

#1- Reviewing this past Sunday

What it means to be Great?

Read the text Luke 22:24-34

How would you define “being great”?
What does the text cause you to appreciate about God?
What does it lead you to confess?
How does the text lead you to give thanks?
Review Sunday’s message with someone.

# 2- Preparing for next Sunday

The Running Prophet - Jonah 1:1-3; 2:1; 3:1-3

1. Read Jonah 1. How did Jonah respond to God's command and how did God respond to Jonah's decision? Have you ever tried to run from any of God's commands? What was your result?

2. Read Jonah 2. Where and how did Jonah move from disobedience to obedience?

3. Read Jonah 3: What happened when Jonah finally obeyed God? What personal blessings have you seen when you obeyed God?

4. If blessing is the result of obedience and discipline is the result of disobedience, then what are some reasons that we continue to disobey?

Series Information

Other sermons in the series

Nov 01, 2009