Gospel Paradox: Humbled to be exalted

Sermon by Pastor Corky Calhoun

So this Sunday we continue to look at the upside-down, inside-out way that the Jesus Gospel is paradoxical in its approach. I believe the national anthem of Western Christian Narcissism is "O'Lord its hard to be humble when you're perfect in every way". Some of you will be singing this song all day...you're welcome! Be at peace, we are not singing it Sunday. I believe we live in a world grasping for attention, our 15 minutes of fame, we want all the credit and none of the responsibility. We live in a culture where everybody is perfect (cue theme song) and everything is the fault of somebody else. The advent of Twitter has accelerated this prideful, self-grandizing mentality to new lows as people reach to be exalted. The truth is I do not care what you are doing right now, or what you are having for breakfast...life's not all about you! Listen the reason we are like this is because God made us this way. SHUT UP...really? Yep, God made us to be exalted...but not for our personal fame, but for His Glory. God wants to lift you up and leverage your life for him, but it all starts with humility. Join us Sunday as we discover together what true humility looks like and why it is so fleeting.