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The Greatness Gap

Dr Dharius Daniels·Change Church

Sunday, March 30, 2025

Summary

In this message, Dr. Dharius Daniels reframes human greatness from a biblical perspective, teaching that believers are designed and graced for greatness through submitted service rather than self-promotion. Drawing from Matthew 20:20–28, he explains that achieving true kingdom influence requires accepting the sacrifice and responsibility that accompanies every calling. By placing our talents, acquired skills, and spiritual gifts at God's disposal, we fulfill our purpose and bring glory to God.

Key Scriptures

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Matthew 20:20-28↗Psalm 48:1↗Mark 5:37↗John 6:65↗

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Themes

Biblical GreatnessSubmitted ServiceCalling and SacrificeStewardship of GiftsRelational Discernment

Pastor's Points

1.1. Favor — When you serve others, God refreshes you and covers you with His favor.
2.2. Flourishing — Planted service in God's house restores, replenishes, and heals your soul.
3.3. Formation — Serving chisels away pride, grows patience, and forms Christlike character.
4.4. Fulfillment — Using your gifts in alignment with God's will fills the spiritual void in your life.
5.5. Fruitfulness — Submitted service shifts your life from mere activity to eternal impact.

Key Points

1.You were created, gifted, and graced by God for greatness, not to remain average or mediocre.
2.Biblical greatness is not about going viral or seeking popularity, but about being valuable and stewarding God's investment in your life.
3.Intentional mediocrity is mismanaging the talents and abilities God graciously gave you to bless others.
4.God redeems and repurposes the skills acquired in past seasons so that no season of life is ever wasted.
5.Every seat of elevation comes with a cup of sacrifice, responsibility, and suffering that you must be prepared to handle.
6.Kingdom greatness is defined by submitted service—offering your natural ability, acquired skills, and spiritual gifts for God's use.
7.When God slows down your promotion, He is ensuring your internal strength and maturity match the height of your calling.
8.Believers should aim to be necessary and fruitful in God's kingdom rather than seeking fame or worldly recognition.

Sermon Moments

“You are not made to be mediocre. You are not created to be common. And you don't need an anointing to stay average.”

“Greatness from God's perspective is not about going viral. It's about being valuable.”

“Intentional mediocrity is sin. It is mismanaging and poorly stewarding the gifts, talents, and ability that God has graciously given you.”

“When you follow Jesus, there's no such thing as a wasted season.”

“There are people who want your seat, but they can't handle your cup. Every calling has a cup.”

“Dr. Daniels illustrated spiritual gifts by describing how his wife recognized a grieving stranger on a plane and instinctively ministered comfort through her mercy gift.”

“I don't want to be known. I want to be necessary. That's greatness.”

“Greatness from Jesus's perspective is submitted service—allowing our natural ability, acquired skill, and spiritual gifts to be used how God desires.”

This Week

Evaluate your natural talents, acquired skills, and spiritual gifts to ensure God is receiving a return on His investment in you.
Refuse to settle for intentional mediocrity by executing your daily tasks with intentional excellence.
Trust God's timing when your elevated calling feels delayed, allowing Him to build the strength needed for your assignment.
Find a practical area of service in your church or local community to submit your gifts for the benefit of others.
Release relational frustration when individuals with conditional commitment decide to step away from your life.
Reframe past difficult seasons as divine pit stops that equipped you with key skills and character for today.
Focus your daily efforts on being necessary and valuable to others rather than seeking external validation or praise.

Remember This

Kingdom greatness is achieved not through worldly status, but through submitted service that stewarding God's gifts for His glory.

A Challenge for You

Father, would you make your will known to us? We want to be great from your perspective. Show us what you want us to do, show us who you want us to do it for, and show us how you want us to do it. Our answer is yes.

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