This Sunday was Reveal Sunday for our God Is Big Enough campaign. The total in commitments on Sunday morning was $2.9 million. We are only $251,000 away from surpassing our goal of $3.15 million. Please go to the GIBE webpage for more information.
During the message we explored the profound responsibility of nurturing and passing on our faith, much like the guardians of the flame in the story of the ancient city of Lumora. This tale serves as a metaphor for our spiritual journey, emphasizing that faith is not ours to keep but to steward and pass on to future generations. The story of Ezrin, a young guardian who stood firm against the storm to protect the eternal flame, illustrates the resilience and dedication required to maintain our faith amidst life's challenges. This narrative parallels our own call as followers of Christ to ensure that the light of faith continues to burn brightly for those who come after us.
We delved into Psalm 78:4, which underscores the importance of not hiding the truths of God's deeds from our children but actively sharing them. This scripture reminds us that faith is communal, not solitary, and it is our duty to teach and share God's story with intensity and intentionality. The act of discipleship is a means of grace, a practice through which God's grace works in our lives and the lives of others.
The sermon also highlighted the significance of personal testimony in the Wesleyan tradition, encouraging us to be open and vulnerable about our God stories. Sharing these stories can inspire and transform others, contributing to the continuity of faith across generations. We are called to be living illustrations of God's work, embodying the characteristics of kingdom citizens and proclaiming God's mighty acts.
As we reflect on the Great Commission, we are reminded that our greatest legacy is to connect people to Jesus Christ. This legacy is built through faithfulness, Christ-centered living, and the intentional passing on of our faith. It is a responsibility, not an option, to ensure that the next generation knows of God's power and mighty wonders. Let us commit to this sacred duty, trusting that God is indeed big enough to guide and sustain us in this mission.
Key Takeaways:
1. Faith as a Stewardship: Like the guardians of the flame, we are entrusted with a faith that is not ours to keep but to nurture and pass on. This responsibility requires resilience and dedication, especially during challenging times. Our actions today determine whether the next generation will stand in light or darkness.
2. The Importance of Discipleship: Psalm 78:4 teaches us that we must actively share God's truths with the next generation. Discipleship is a means of grace, a practice through which God's grace works in our lives and the lives of others. It is our duty to teach and share God's story with intensity and intentionality.
3. The Power of Personal Testimony: In the Wesleyan tradition, personal testimonies are valued as a way to inspire and transform others. By sharing our God stories, we contribute to the continuity of faith across generations. Our openness and vulnerability can shape and inspire those around us.
4. Building a Legacy of Faith: The Great Commission calls us to connect people to Jesus Christ, which is our greatest legacy. This legacy is built through faithfulness, Christ-centered living, and the intentional passing on of our faith. It is a responsibility, not an option, to ensure that the next generation knows of God's power and mighty wonders.
5. God's Grace in Our Lives: The Wesleyan view of God's grace is threefold: prevenient, justifying, and sanctifying. God's power works before, during, and after our decisions of faith, transforming our lives through redemption and deliverance. We are called to be living illustrations of this transformative power.
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During the message we explored the profound responsibility of nurturing and passing on our faith, much like the guardians of the flame in the story of the ancient city of Lumora. This tale serves as a metaphor for our spiritual journey, emphasizing that faith is not ours to keep but to steward and pass on to future generations. The story of Ezrin, a young guardian who stood firm against the storm to protect the eternal flame, illustrates the resilience and dedication required to maintain our faith amidst life's challenges. This narrative parallels our own call as followers of Christ to ensure that the light of faith continues to burn brightly for those who come after us.
We delved into Psalm 78:4, which underscores the importance of not hiding the truths of God's deeds from our children but actively sharing them. This scripture reminds us that faith is communal, not solitary, and it is our duty to teach and share God's story with intensity and intentionality. The act of discipleship is a means of grace, a practice through which God's grace works in our lives and the lives of others.
The sermon also highlighted the significance of personal testimony in the Wesleyan tradition, encouraging us to be open and vulnerable about our God stories. Sharing these stories can inspire and transform others, contributing to the continuity of faith across generations. We are called to be living illustrations of God's work, embodying the characteristics of kingdom citizens and proclaiming God's mighty acts.
As we reflect on the Great Commission, we are reminded that our greatest legacy is to connect people to Jesus Christ. This legacy is built through faithfulness, Christ-centered living, and the intentional passing on of our faith. It is a responsibility, not an option, to ensure that the next generation knows of God's power and mighty wonders. Let us commit to this sacred duty, trusting that God is indeed big enough to guide and sustain us in this mission.
Key Takeaways:
1. Faith as a Stewardship: Like the guardians of the flame, we are entrusted with a faith that is not ours to keep but to nurture and pass on. This responsibility requires resilience and dedication, especially during challenging times. Our actions today determine whether the next generation will stand in light or darkness.
2. The Importance of Discipleship: Psalm 78:4 teaches us that we must actively share God's truths with the next generation. Discipleship is a means of grace, a practice through which God's grace works in our lives and the lives of others. It is our duty to teach and share God's story with intensity and intentionality.
3. The Power of Personal Testimony: In the Wesleyan tradition, personal testimonies are valued as a way to inspire and transform others. By sharing our God stories, we contribute to the continuity of faith across generations. Our openness and vulnerability can shape and inspire those around us.
4. Building a Legacy of Faith: The Great Commission calls us to connect people to Jesus Christ, which is our greatest legacy. This legacy is built through faithfulness, Christ-centered living, and the intentional passing on of our faith. It is a responsibility, not an option, to ensure that the next generation knows of God's power and mighty wonders.
5. God's Grace in Our Lives: The Wesleyan view of God's grace is threefold: prevenient, justifying, and sanctifying. God's power works before, during, and after our decisions of faith, transforming our lives through redemption and deliverance. We are called to be living illustrations of this transformative power.
For more message resources, please Click here!
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