Jeremy Utley - Psalm 139:17-18, Isaiah 49:13-16, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Romans 3:21-28
Summary
The sermon emphasizes responding to God's undeserved love by becoming a suitable Bride for Christ, which requires both purity and active love. The speaker uses the analogy of a rubber band to illustrate that true devotion means anchoring oneself in God's goodness, rather than fluctuating between worldly concerns and spiritual disciplines. Ultimately, the message calls for a consistent, heartfelt focus on God's love and faithfulness.
Description
Speaker: Jeremy Utley Title: Psalm 139:17-18, Isaiah 49:13-16, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Romans 3:21-28 Date: 12-14-2014 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 member of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
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