Decreasing to Increase: The Heart of True Worship
This sermon is a robust and theologically sound exposition of [John 3:22-30](https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+3%3A22-30&version=KJV). It effectively uses illustrations, such as the best man analogy, to drive home the point of self-deprecation in service of Christ. The homiletics are strong, with clear applications for both believers and non-believers. The only minor area for growth is the text-to-talk ratio, which is slightly high, but the theological content remains excellent.
Biblical Parallel (Archetype): Smyrna — The sermon faithfully proclaims the Gospel of grace, emphasizing that salvation is a gift received by faith, not earned by works. It maintains a strong Christological focus, urging believers to decrease so that Jesus may increase, which aligns with the faithful witness of the Smyrna church.