The Greatest (Luke 9:37-48) — A Sermon by R.C. Sproul — R.C. Sproul

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The Greatest (Luke 9:37-48) — A Sermon by R.C. Sproul

The Greatest (Luke 9:37-48) — A Sermon by R.C. Sproul

Preacher: R.C. Sproul
Tradition: Presbyterian — PCA
Published: Aug 21, 2022
Length: 27:06

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Luke 9:37–48

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It’s noble to desire for your life to have significance. But to pursue greatness at the expense of others—that’s another matter. In this sermon, R.C. Sproul continues his expositional series in the gospel of Luke to consider what it really takes to be the greatest in the kingdom of God. Take your faith deeper with daily Bible teaching in the Grow app from Ligonier: https://ligonier.app.link/2bQI531756b This sermon was preached by R.C. Sproul at Saint Andrew's Chapel in Sanford, Fla. Hear more from his series in the gospel of Luke: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL30acyfm60fV94ET7HEWa47qdUm3RnkDE #sermon #sermons #rcsproul #reformedtheology #theology

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