Making Ourselves of No Reputation (Clip)
Brian Guerin teaches that true Christian humility involves making ourselves of no reputation, following Jesus' example of self-emptying to bring glory to God.
This sermon emphasizes the biblical way of seeking God's glory by emptying oneself, being broken and contrite in heart, and trembling at His word. It highlights Jesus' example of humility, where He made Himself of no reputation, took on the form of a humble man, and ultimately became a bond servant, leading to God exalting Him for His humility and obedience.
Full Transcript
Nowadays, everybody's trying to build their own reputation. They're trying to make one. This is not the biblical way.
Again, I know this isn't popular, but I just want God glorified. I want to run with the people that are so quick to empty themselves. They're over it all.
And the way I'm telling the true biblical way that God gets glory is Isaiah 66 too. He looks upon those who are broken and contrite in heart and spirit and tremble at his word. And so it's so beautiful.
Jesus walks this out masterfully, God of all of the universe. And the Bible says he literally made himself. God didn't do it for him.
He decided this thing. He made himself of no reputation, came in the form of lowly, non-assuming man, and then walked humbly to the point of death and took on the form of a bond servant. Then because of this, God exalted him highly so God would get glory.
Sermon Outline
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- The cultural pursuit of personal reputation
- Contrast with biblical humility
- God's desire for glory through brokenness
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- Isaiah 66:2 and the heart God honors
- The significance of being contrite and trembling at God's word
- Why God looks upon the humble
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- Jesus as the ultimate example of making Himself of no reputation
- His incarnation and humility as a servant
- The exaltation of Jesus for God's glory
Key Quotes
“Nowadays, everybody's trying to build their own reputation. They're trying to make one. This is not the biblical way.” — Brian Guerin
“He made himself of no reputation, came in the form of lowly, non-assuming man, and then walked humbly to the point of death and took on the form of a bond servant.” — Brian Guerin
“I just want God glorified. I want to run with the people that are so quick to empty themselves.” — Brian Guerin
Application Points
- Choose to humble yourself daily, seeking God's glory rather than personal recognition.
- Embrace brokenness and contrition as a posture that honors God.
- Follow Jesus' example by serving others selflessly and living with a servant's heart.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to make ourselves of no reputation?
It means to humble ourselves, not seeking personal fame or honor, but instead emptying ourselves to serve God and others.
Why is humility important in the Christian life?
Humility aligns us with God's heart, allowing Him to be glorified through our brokenness and obedience.
How did Jesus demonstrate humility?
Jesus humbled Himself by becoming human, living a servant's life, and dying on the cross.
What does Isaiah 66:2 teach about God's view of people?
God looks favorably on those who are broken, contrite in heart, and who tremble at His word.
How does God respond to humility?
God exalts those who humble themselves, as He did with Jesus.