He who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he

Text: Luke 7:18-28
28 May 2006

(I) THE ESSENCE OF GREATNESS I – IT IS WHO WE ARE

“But he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” Luke 7:28

1. It is located in Christ

2. It is in being part of His kingdom

3. It is in being part of the kingdom’s enterprise

(II) THE ESSENCE OF GREATNESS II – IT IS WHAT WE DO

“Yet it shall not be so among you; But whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant. And whoever of you desires to be first shall be slave of all.” Mark 10:43-44

1. It is how we serve

2. It is what we attempt

3. It is what fruits we bear

4. It is “being faithful in little…more will be given”

(III) THE PURSUIT OF GREATNESS

1. With increasing faith

2. With increasing humility

3. With increasing desire to serve

4. With increasing faithfulness

5. With increasing propensity for work