GREATNESS IN THE EYES OF CHRIST

Matthew 18:1-5

Truth: Jesus was the greatest. Greatness to God comes through serving. The greatest in God’s eyes serves all. Who is the greatest person you know?

I. JESUS IS THE GREATEST

1. Jesus is God in the flesh who came to do God’s will. John 6:38, Phil 2:7
2. Jesus displayed His greatness by His service. Matt 20:28, John 13:14-17
3. Jesus ultimate service was His life for our sins. 1 Tim 2:5-6

II. GREATNESS TO GOD COMES THROUGH SERVICE

1. God’s greatest servants have a converted heart like a child. Matt 18:1-3, 1 Sam 16:7, Luke 18:16-17
2. God’s greatest servants have a child’s humble heart to serve. Matt 18:4, Matt 20:25-27
3. God’s greatest servants put others above themselves. Mark 9:35, Phil 2:3

III. THE GREATEST IN GOD’S EYES SERVES ALL

1. The greatest among us serves Christ by serving in the church. Matt 18:5, Luke 9:48, 1 Peter 4:10-11
2. The greatest among us serves Christ by serving the unsaved. Matt 5:38-48

WHO IS THE GREATEST PERSON YOU KNOW?