Think Big, Act Small - Kenton Beshore | Mariners Church

Main message: Philippians 2 presents the full picture of Jesus: he is God who became truly human, humbled himself to die on the cross and was exalted by the Father — and Christians are called to adopt his same humble, servant-hearted attitude. The passage gives assurance, grounds the Trinity and incarnation, and issues a practical call to sacrificial service in the church and world.

Key points:

• Jesus is God: Paul (quoting an early creed) and the Gospels show Jesus claimed deity, which is central to Christianity and gives believers confidence that God is for them.
• The incarnation: Jesus became fully human so God truly understands our weakness, suffering, and temptation.
• Humble servant and sacrifice: Jesus gave up divine privilege, lived in obedience, and died a criminal’s death to take on sin and offer forgiveness and righteousness.
• Exaltation and future judgment: Because of his obedience, God exalted Jesus and every knee will ultimately bow and every tongue confess him Lord.
• Call to mirror Christ’s attitude: Christians are commanded to think of others before themselves, serve sacrificially, and build a humble, loving church community that draws others to Christ.

Scriptures mentioned: Philippians 2:5-11, John 10, Mark 2, Romans 8, Matthew 23:11, Luke 22, Acts 2, Genesis