Finding Greatness

Preparing for Worship

Romans 12:3 (NKJV)

For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, we give You thanks through Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, in whom we have received all the spiritual blessings that we need in this life and beyond. There is nothing that we possess that did not come from Your loving grace. Praise be to You. Be exalted in our life always. Let all glory and honor be given to You gratefully by Your people and all mankind. No one else in heaven and on earth is worthy of the highest praise but You and You alone. Be exalted forever, Almighty One.

Worship Through Songs

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Philippians 2:5-11 (NKJV)

Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Sermon

Song of Response

Worship Through Prayer

1. Father, the greatness that this world values is not pleasing to You. It is an exaltation of human beings created in Your image who were meant to give glory to You. People continue to rob You of Your glory. Help me not continue to sin against You in this way. Forgive me for taking the glory due You and coveting for more with my sinful pride and self love.

2. Lord, You are all-knowing and good. Help me to humble myself before You always. I acknowledge my lack of knowledge and understanding. Give me faith to trust and obey that Your sovereign plan and ways alone are all that I need to go through this life safely and victoriously. Help me decrease, so that You may increase beautifully in my life.

3. Lord, Creator of all, my mind is blown away by the wonders of all Your works. How wonderfully You have created each person, making each one with a unique design. Teach me to appreciate and celebrate each person and not boast, envy or despise any disparity I find in myself and others. May You alone be exalted in my life.

Worship Through Giving