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Jesus didn't reject greatness—He redefined it.
The Kingdom doesn't measure leadership by how many people serve you, but by what happens to people because God gave you influence.
Stephan Kirby - Ekklesia
Aug 31
A LESSON OR A BLESSING? - Sermon Notes
Living So Your Life Leaves Evidence of Jesus Sunday, August 30, 2026 • Ekklesia Christian Life Ministries TODAY'S BIG IDEA A life surrendered to Christ should leave evidence—not merely that I was here, but that Jesus was here through me. SCRIPTURE FOCUS Acts 9:36–42 — Tabitha: a disciple whose life left tangible evidence. Philippians 1:3–5 — Recognize the blessing while the blessing is present. Matthew 5:13–16 — Be salt and light; let the blessing flow through you. Galatians
Stephan Kirby - Ekklesia
Aug 30
FRIDAY — LESSON OR BLESSING?
“Let Them Remember Jesus” Scripture — John 13:34–35 (NLT) “Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” Here is where we've been going all week. One day, you won't be in every room you're in today. One day, somebody else will sit in the chair. Some seasons end because life changes. Some relationships change. Assignments change. People move. And ultimately, earthly life itself ends. So the q
Stephan Kirby - Ekklesia
Aug 28
THURSDAY — LEAVE EVIDENCE
THURSDAY — LEAVE EVIDENCE “Her Life Left Something Behind” Scripture — Acts 9:36, 39 (NLT) Tabitha was known for “always doing kind things for others and helping the poor.” When she died, something extraordinary happened. The widows gathered around Peter and showed him the clothing Tabitha had made for them. Think about that. Her funeral had exhibits. They didn't merely say: “She was a good woman.” They could point to something and say: “Look what her life produced.” There wa
Stephan Kirby - Ekklesia
Aug 27