13th January 2019 - How Will We Make Choices And Decisions In This New Year 2019
13th January 2019 - How Will We Make Choices And Decisions In This New Year 2019 Ian Robson, John Perreira, Rabi Cherian
Summary
The sermon focuses on trusting God's provision and strength when facing life's anxieties and uncertainties. It emphasizes that believers should not worry because God is in control, remembering that His mercies are new every morning. The core message is to cast all burdens upon the Lord, knowing that He sustains us and gives strength to the weary.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Opening worship songThe congregation stands to sing 'The Church Triumphant,' celebrating the victory of Christ over all earthly powers.
Songs of Jesus's characterThe worship continues with songs focusing on the incomparable heart and nature of Jesus.
Call to prayer and finding peace in GodThe speaker invites the congregation to bow their heads and find stillness before God, reminding them not to be anxious because God knows every detail of their lives.
Trusting in God's sovereignty and strengthThe speaker reminds the congregation that God is the creator who does not grow weary and provides strength to those who wait on Him.
A call to praise and obedienceThe speaker encourages believers to praise God with everything they are and to live lives of daily obedience to Him.
The consequences of choosing for oneselfUsing the story of Lot in Genesis, the speaker warns that making decisions based solely on personal gain and self-interest can lead to spiritual compromise and disaster.
The danger of choosing for ourselvesUsing the example of Lot's wife, the speaker warns that looking back at the world instead of seeking God leads to spiritual ruin and far-reaching consequences.Luke 17:32
Jacob's early value for GodThe speaker describes Jacob's initial reverence for God's promises and his dream of the heavenly ladder.
Being broken to cling to GodThe speaker concludes that God must break our self-reliance and schemes so that we learn to cling solely to Him and the Holy Spirit.
The necessity of the Holy SpiritWithout the power of the Holy Spirit, we are living like beggars and lack the strength needed to endure life's challenges.
Lessons from the book of MalachiThe speaker examines the era of Malachi to show how God's people often respond with indifference or even contempt toward His commands.
Clinging to God like JacobJust as Jacob transitioned from a schemer to a worshiper by clinging to God, we are called to be true worshipers who rely on His strength until the end.
Seeking God's kingdom and righteousnessFollowing the principle Jesus gave us, we should align our plans with God's plan rather than pursuing our own ideas that may only look good to us.
The true meaning of the fear of GodTrue fear of God involves asking Him to point out anything in us that makes Him sad, so we do not grieve the Holy Spirit by following our own best interests.
Learning from the failures and breakthroughs of Lot and JacobWhile Lot's hesitation to leave his own way led to loss, Jacob's brokenness allowed him to move from wrestling with his flesh to knowing God face to face.Genesis 19:16–20
