First Baptist Church on the Square
Pastor Cody Turner shares the biblical definition of greatness and how following Jesus moves us to serve others. He then explains how to take the next steps toward "Share."
The gospel of Jesus came to you because it was headed to someone else. -Robby Gallaty
Matthew 18:1 ESV
Mark 9:33-34 ESV
Luke 9:46 ESV
Following Jesus moves us to serve others not self.
Matthew 23:11 ESV
John 3:30 ESV
How do we take the next step, "Share"?
1. Embrace that in God's Kingdom the little things are the big things.
1 Samuel 17:17-18 CSB
Most think David was great because he won battles, but David was great because he took others some lunch!
Matthew 23:11 ESV
2. Learn that serving is who we are not what we do.
Philippians 1:1a Paul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ...
Serving turns obligation into appreciation.
Matthew 25:40 ESV
John 13:4-5 CSB
Matthew 23:11 ESV
3. Serving brings His Kingdom to the Earth for others to see.
Matthew 25:23 ESV