Speaker: Church
Title: Church Sharing
Date: 09-06-2015
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 speaker reflects on the parable of the vineyard owner, drawing parallels to Romans 5, and emphasizes that the ultimate goal of Christian living is not personal gain or the accumulation of spiritual gifts, but delighting in giving all glory, honor, and praise to God. A second reflection details a personal failure in parenting, where the speaker realized God corrected her by showing her a better, more loving way to respond, illustrating God's gentle guidance toward repentance and better discipleship.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Reading the parable in Mark 12The speaker reads the parable of the landowner who planted a vineyard, rented it to vine growers, and sent servants and finally his son, only for them to be mistreated and killed.
What is the produce of the vineyard?Pondering what God desires from this parable, the speaker is directed to Romans 5 to understand the perseverance, proven character, and hope that get produced in the believer.
Exalting in the hope of the glory of GodLooking up the meaning of exalt as overjoyed or delighted, the speaker questions whether our ultimate joy is in God receiving all the glory rather than just receiving personal blessings.
Desiring the gifts versus desiring the GiverWhile God does wonderful transformation in our lives, we must examine whether we desire only these personal gifts or if we delight in the hope that he gets all the glory.
Once it was the blessing, now it is the LordQuoting verses from a hymn, the speaker emphasizes moving from asking for constant blessings and laboring for oneself to praising the giver and laboring for him alone.
God's life for God's programReflecting on a quote, the speaker urges listeners not to use God's divine life as a sign-off for their own will and program, but to truly live for his will.
A frustrating family momentA mother shares how an uncharacteristic response from one of her children sparked frustration and anger, leading her to end playtime and walk away.
The Lord's gentle correction at nightWhile lying in bed later that night, the Lord lovingly showed her how she could have handled the situation differently to promote trust and communication.
The kindness of God leads to repentanceReflecting on Romans 2:4, the speaker expresses gratitude that God is so gentle and kind in instructing us and showing us better ways to parent.Romans 2:4
Speaker: Church
Title: Church Sharing
Date: 09-06-2015
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 speaker reflects on the parable of the vineyard owner, drawing parallels to Romans 5, and emphasizes that the ultimate goal of Christian living is not personal gain or the accumulation of spiritual gifts, but delighting in giving all glory, honor, and praise to God. A second reflection details a personal failure in parenting, where the speaker realized God corrected her by showing her a better, more loving way to respond, illustrating God's gentle guidance toward repentance and better discipleship.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Reading the parable in Mark 12The speaker reads the parable of the landowner who planted a vineyard, rented it to vine growers, and sent servants and finally his son, only for them to be mistreated and killed.
What is the produce of the vineyard?Pondering what God desires from this parable, the speaker is directed to Romans 5 to understand the perseverance, proven character, and hope that get produced in the believer.
Exalting in the hope of the glory of GodLooking up the meaning of exalt as overjoyed or delighted, the speaker questions whether our ultimate joy is in God receiving all the glory rather than just receiving personal blessings.
Desiring the gifts versus desiring the GiverWhile God does wonderful transformation in our lives, we must examine whether we desire only these personal gifts or if we delight in the hope that he gets all the glory.
Once it was the blessing, now it is the LordQuoting verses from a hymn, the speaker emphasizes moving from asking for constant blessings and laboring for oneself to praising the giver and laboring for him alone.
God's life for God's programReflecting on a quote, the speaker urges listeners not to use God's divine life as a sign-off for their own will and program, but to truly live for his will.
A frustrating family momentA mother shares how an uncharacteristic response from one of her children sparked frustration and anger, leading her to end playtime and walk away.
The Lord's gentle correction at nightWhile lying in bed later that night, the Lord lovingly showed her how she could have handled the situation differently to promote trust and communication.
The kindness of God leads to repentanceReflecting on Romans 2:4, the speaker expresses gratitude that God is so gentle and kind in instructing us and showing us better ways to parent.Romans 2:4
