Jeremy Utley - God’s Extraordinary Purpose for Ordinary Days

Jeremy UtleyMarch 23, 202126mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: Jeremy Utley Title: God’s Extraordinary Purpose for Ordinary Days Date: 03/21/2021 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

Summary

The sermon encourages the congregation not to grow weary in ordinary days, asserting that these mundane times are the extraordinary way God accomplishes His purpose. The speaker emphasizes that to continue in God's word, one must progress deeply into both the love of God and the steadfastness of Jesus Christ. True spiritual growth, like Jesus's ministry, is found not in dramatic moments but in humble, steadfast obedience within the daily grind.

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What does Second Thessalonians teach about continuing in the Word?Paul expresses confidence that believers will continue obeying what they hear, anchored by the Lord directing their hearts into God's love and Christ's steadfastness.2 Thessalonians 3:4–5

Growing childlike in our experience of the Father's loveBelievers should desire God's love more and more each day, eagerly coming to Him like a child sitting on a father's lap.

The hidden, mundane years of JesusMost of Jesus's life on earth was characterized by humble, hidden obedience in secret rather than spectacular public ministry.

What can we learn from Jesus healing the blind man with mud?Jesus used dirt and spit to heal the blind man, showing that God wants to use ordinary, messy circumstances to open our eyes rather than just spectacular events.

How does spiritual growth happen day by day?Growth into a holy temple happens through simple, daily responsibilities and trials that require patience and endurance.

Letting steadfastness have its perfect resultJames teaches that enduring trials in everyday life brings believers to spiritual completion so they lack nothing.James 1:4

Seeing the mud as an anointingThe blind man regarded the mud on his eyes as an anointing, challenging believers to view daily hardships as God's anointed training.

Do not grow weary of doing goodScripture commands believers not to lose heart or grow weary, promising a harvest in due time if they persevere.

Praying at all times to avoid losing heartJesus taught a parable showing that people must pray constantly so they do not lose heart in difficult times.Luke 18:1

Taking heart when Jesus callsWhen the blind man heard Jesus calling, he threw off his cloak and sprang up, illustrating how believers should respond to Christ's call.Mark 10:50

Being willing to receive Christ into the boatWhen Jesus walked on the water to the disciples, they were willing to receive Him into the boat, leading to an immediate arrival at their destination.

Quieting the soul like a weaned childPsalm 131 describes composing and quieting the soul, which requires intentional training and pruning away all other hopes.Psalm 131:2–3

Praying for the enlightenment of the heart's eyesPaul prays in Ephesians that the Holy Spirit would enlighten the eyes of believers' hearts so they truly know the hope of His calling.Ephesians 1:18

Recap: Embracing the steadfastness of JesusBelievers should take a training mindset toward daily life, reject discouragement, and cherish the hidden days where God does His deep work.

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