Message: “You are Not Crazy” from Min Jean

Min Jean - July 27, 2025

You are Not Crazy

Sermon Outline: "You Are Not Crazy" Text: Mark 10:43 – "Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant." I. Introduction: The World Calls Us Crazy Hook: "Turn to someone and say, ‘I am not crazy!’" Contrast the world’s definition of success (fame, power, self-promotion) with Jesus’ radical call to servanthood. Key Quote: "God measures greatness by service, not status—by how many you serve, not how many serve you." Why This Title? Serving others seems foolish in a self-centered culture (1 Corinthians 1:27). But Jesus flips the script: "The first will be last, and the last first" (Matthew 20:16). II. Three Marks of Biblical Greatness 1. Greatness Is Serving (Mark 10:43) Jesus’ Model: oWashed feet (John 13), touched lepers (Mark 1:41), cooked breakfast (John 21). o"Nothing was beneath Him—because love stoops low." Culture vs. Kingdom: oWorld says: "Climb the ladder." Jesus says: "Pick up the towel." oAction Step: "Find one practical way to serve someone this week—no applause needed." 2. Greatness Is Using Your Gifts (1 Corinthians 12:4-7; Ephesians 4:11-12) Every Believer Is Gifted: o"Your DNA carries a gift for God’s Kingdom." oExamples: Teaching, encouragement, giving, hospitality (Romans 12:6-8). Warning (Matthew 25:28): oThe unused talent is taken away. oQuestion: "Are you investing or burying what God gave you?" 3. Greatness Is Faithfulness in Hidden Places (1 Corinthians 15:58) Unseen Heroes: oSunday school teachers, nursing home volunteers, behind-the-scenes workers. o"The hidden parts of the body are the most vital" (1 Corinthians 12:22-24). God’s Promise: o"The Father who sees in secret will reward you openly" (Matthew 6:6). oStory: The wealthy giver labeled "crazy" by the world (eternal perspective). III. Conclusion: Why We’re Not Crazy 1 Corinthians 15:58 (MSG): "Throw yourselves into God’s work—nothing you do for Him is wasted." Response: 1.Serve: Start small. "Who needs your ‘towel’ today?" 2.Deploy Your Gifts: "What’s in your hand?" 3.Celebrate Hidden Service: Thank a volunteer. Final Declaration: o"We choose the Kingdom’s upside-down greatness. We are not crazy—we are Christ’s servants!"