Jesus - the Greatest!
Jesus' humility, servanthood, and obedience to death demonstrate His greatness and show us how to live a life of service and sacrifice.
Gareth Evans preaches on the humility and obedience of Christ Jesus, who, despite being in the form of God, chose to make Himself of no reputation and took on the form of a servant, ultimately giving His life on the cross. Jesus did not assert His divinity forcefully, was not motivated by worldly ambitions, and fully embraced humanity. As a result of His obedience and sacrifice, God exalted Him above all, declaring that every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, showcasing His supreme greatness.
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"Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross." Philippians 2: 5-8
Did not use Force to have His own way
Was not driven by worldly ambition
Made Himself of no reputation
Completely human
Obedient
Gave His life
"Therefore God also highly exalted Him and gave Him a name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven and things in earth, and things under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord." Philippians 2: 9-11
He is the Greatest!
Sermon Outline
- The Mind of Christ
- The Character of Christ
- Not driven by worldly ambition
- Completely human
- Obedient to the point of death
Key Quotes
“Did not use Force to have His own way” — Gareth Evans
“Made Himself of no reputation” — Gareth Evans
“Therefore God also highly exalted Him and gave Him a name which is above every name” — Gareth Evans
Application Points
- We should strive to have humility and servanthood in our lives, just like Jesus.
- We should be willing to obey and serve others, even if it means sacrificing our own interests.
- We should recognize Jesus as our Lord and Savior, and give Him the glory and worship He deserves.