6th Aug 2017 - Keeping Our Eyes On God All The Time
6th Aug 2017 - Keeping Our Eyes On God All The Time
Summary
The message encourages the congregation to focus their hearts on God's presence and glory, using the theme of praise as a central act of worship. The speaker emphasizes that God's love endures forever and that all things fade when compared to the light of His holiness. The core call is to live a life dedicated to praising and worshipping God.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Welcome and opening praiseThe speaker welcomes the congregation to unite their hearts and praise Jesus Christ for His works in the past week.
Giving thanks for God's enduring loveThe congregation sings about how God's love endures forever because He is good, strong, and faithful.
Finding the best place to be in God's presenceThe worship continues with songs about the joy of being before God's throne and how praise serves as a power that opens doors to the King.
God's power opens the door to the KingA musical reflection on how God's grace and holiness make all other things seem like shadows in comparison to Him.
Why we should give thanks and praiseReflecting on the gift of life and breath as reasons to praise God, especially when considering those who are struggling.
The need for keeping our eyes upon JesusThe speaker introduces the central theme of the sermon: the necessity of maintaining a constant focus on Jesus through all circumstances.
Jesus has defeated the power of SatanWhile Satan is active in the world, he is under the authority of Jesus, who stripped him of his power on the cross so we do not need to fear.
The importance of responding to Jesus' commandUsing Peter's walk on the water as an example, the speaker explains that faith is not presumption but obeying a specific word or command from God.
Looking to Jesus to reach the other sideBy fixing our eyes on Jesus and crying out for help in our weakness, we can navigate through life's storms and ultimately reach the destination God has for us.
Do not give room for doubtWe must dispel all doubt in our hearts because doubt leads to unbelief and relying on our own strength will cause us to sink.
Jesus is present in the stormJust as Jesus was with the disciples during the storm, He is always present to arise and help us when life becomes turbulent.
Look to the needs of othersInstead of being self-centered or looking at your own interests, you should look to the needs of others, as helping others brings refreshment to your own soul.Philippians 2:4
Redirecting our focus from earthly needs to eternal lifeWe often worry too much about physical needs like food and money, but we must remember that our true citizenship and permanent home are in heaven.
How Jesus brings hope to the hopelessUsing the story of the woman caught in adultery, the speaker shows how Jesus replaces the fear of condemnation with grace and a call to sin no more.John 8:3–10
Living in partnership with JesusWe are never alone and should not try to solve problems on our own; instead, we must do our part and trust Jesus by following His lead.
