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Fast Track To the Top

Stephen Chandler

Union Church • Jul 7, 2025 • 44 min

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Summary

Pastor Stephen Chandler teaches that true elevation and influence in God's kingdom come through the principle of humble service. When believers understand that their past is redeemed and their future is secured in Christ, they are freed from insecurity and empowered to serve selflessly. By serving those who cannot repay us, using our gifts to solve problems for those who can, and giving our energy to bring lost souls back to God, we experience supernatural kingdom results.

Themes

Kingdom PrinciplesServant LeadershipIdentity in ChristEvangelismPromotion

Pastor's Points

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Serve those who cannot pay you back

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Serve those who can pay you back

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Serve God with all you have

Key Points

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Serve those who cannot pay you back.
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Serve those who can pay you back.
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Serve God with all you have.
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Knowing your divine origin and destiny in Christ removes insecurity and makes you spiritually unstoppable.
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Jesus cleansed our sins at the cross, but He also continually washes away the pain and baggage of past experiences so they no longer define us.
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Kingdom principles operate differently than the world; true greatness and promotion come through humble service rather than self-elevation.
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Serving people who cannot repay you is recorded by God as direct service unto Himself, and He takes responsibility for the reward.
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God places unique gifts and problem-solving abilities in believers so they can serve others, which opens doors of influence before great people.
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Sermon Moments

“The bulk store sample cup illustration: experiencing misery in a place simply due to lack of knowledge about what is freely available.”

“If you know where you come from and you know where you are going, you will be an unstoppable person.”

“My creed: God is my source. My past is redeemed. My future is secure. Thus, I am free to lead and to serve with no fear.”

“The Fortune 500 founder disguised as an elderly janitor who elevated the intern that paused to serve him.”

“Whenever you serve someone who can't pay you back, Jesus puts it on His tab.”

“A gift is only good if you give it away; if you only solve your own problems, you are not gifted, you are selfish.”

“Giving God the one thing He wants most and won't force: bringing His lost children back home.”

This Week

Identify one person in your life who cannot repay you and perform a deliberate, non-transactional act of service for them this week.

Take time to evaluate your unique God-given talents and begin using them intentionally to solve problems for others rather than just yourself.

Surrender past hurts, failures, and insecurities to God, letting Him wash away past dirt and redefine your identity in Christ.

Offer your assistance to a boss, supervisor, or leader at work beyond your official job description without asking for extra compensation.

Intentionally build relational space and opportunities to connect warmly with people who do not yet know Jesus.

Replace worldly tactics for career advancement with kingdom principles, prioritizing humble service over self-promotion.

Pray specifically for God to place His lost children in your path and grant you courage and opportunity to guide them home.

Remember This

True life acceleration and kingdom influence come when we anchor our security in God's redemption and faithfully serve others and God with all we have.

A Challenge for You

Freely you have received, now freely give. Get your eyes off your own problems, look around to serve somebody else, and make Jesus the complete Lord of your life today.

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