In this next sermon of the series, Bro. Jeff begins exploring the Biblical way to express love. What do the scriptures reveal about having a healthy marriage? Using Paul’s example of “ladies first,” Bro. Jeff shares wisdom about the wife’s expression of love.
Blessed be the LORD ~Psalm 28:6
Blessed be the LORD ~Psalm 28:6
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The contrast between the world’s perception of greatness and God’s view of greatness is clear in the passage of scripture that is the focus this message. Our view of greatness often falls more in line with that of the Jewish leaders in Jesus’ day, but Bro. Jeff encourages to to adopt God’s view of greatness and to see Jesus for who He really is.
It has been said that had the Bible must be true because no human would have thought to written it the way it is. Bro. Jeff points us to the passages where our Lord and Savior reveals Himself to be lower than the lowliest. In 1st-century, slaves were the lowest on the social ladder; Jesus came to serve even the slaves. He paid the sin ransom for all, for you and I!
Jesus said that there was no greater man than John the Baptist, but then made a startling comparison between John the Baptist and His redeemed. Bro. Jeff encourages us to challenge our view of what is great, to better understand God’s view of John the Baptist, as well as God’s view of His redeemed. If you want to find greatness, then turn to Christ!
Simeon’s gratitude and joy is contagious as Bro. Jeff explains the blessings Simeon expressed. His example and his prophecies provide application for our own lives.
Our prayer is that we will see ourselves as God sees us and see others as God sees them. Bro. Jeff delivered a powerful message tonight on attitude – how our insecurities affect our attitude and how we can receive blessings from God if we’ll walk through the door of humility where we can think rightly about ourselves.
“Pride will open a door, but not the door to blessing.” Bro. Jeff provides many Biblical truths and accounts where, before the blessing came, there was humility. God wants to bless you through this door as well!
How should be credit the healing we experience? What should we value in a hero? What are you willing to sacrifice for the work of Christ? We invite you to discover more truths about the great man of God, Epaphroditus, an example of a servant, hero, and servant for the Savior.
What an amazing act of love Jesus Christ did! While keeping his deity, entirely and perfectly, He lowered himself to the role of being totally human. Even more awe-inspiring is the completely selfless and humble attitude He exampled for us in his humanity…that of a servant, a slave. Bro. Jeff encourages us to seek to be more selfless like our Savior.
“One of the out-workings of the Holy Spirit is worship. When you experience God’s presence, worship is the result.” Bro. Jeff takes a look at Mary’s worship to help us really see the sovereignty and magnificence of our God.