Jeremy Utley - Called to Deeper Devotion to Jesus Christ
Summary
True devotion to Jesus Christ goes beyond mere sentimental attachment or enjoyment of His presence. The speaker uses the account of Peter fishing on the shore to illustrate that devotion must manifest as obedience to Christ's calling, shifting from being a fisherman to a shepherd. Ultimately, true devotion involves prioritizing Christ's will and purpose above personal desires or comfort.
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Speaker: Jeremy Utley Title: - Called to Deeper Devotion to Jesus Christ Date: 4/20/21 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)
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