The sermon text is from the Gospel of Mark, the ninth chapter, verses 33-35: "... when he was in the house he asked them, ‘What were you discussing on the way?’ But they were silent; for on the way they had discussed with one another who was the greatest. And he sat down and called the twelve; and he said to them, ‘If any one would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.’ "

What does one get out of being a Christian?

Each of us has probably asked that of himself on occasion.

Ask it again, right now, if you wish.

What’s the point of being Christian?

What good comes out of anyone’s membership in the church?

Where’s the profit? The benefit?

We all have expectations.

When we’re honest

we expect something in return for our dedication.

If the pastor doesn’t call frequently enough,

or at all;

if…