YOUTUBE SUNDAY CORPORATE WORSHIP SERVICE: https://youtu.be/tKpuecZNnFE
(sorry no audio recorded - please watch the online video for full sermon message)
SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Romans 8:16-30
BIG IDEA: God is preparing his children (redeemed in Christ) for their glorification with Christ!
INTRODUCTION
A) With all the changes happening in this world has God changed His plans for His children?
B) We are to trust God with all our heart. This is fully believing, regardless of our circumstances, that God is going to bring ultimate goodness upon us preparing us for future glory.
C) COVID-19: "D-19" - Destined for Glory, Philippians 4:19-20: "May our God meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever."
GROANING TOWARDS GLORY
A) Creation Groans Expectedly towards Glory
B) Believers Groan Inwardly towards Glory
C) Spirit Groans Inexpressively towards Glory
GOD'S WORKING THINGS OUT FOR YOUR GOOD AND THE MEANS TO PREPARE YOU FOR ETERNAL GLORY TO COME
A) God's Working in Your Heart to Thirst for Heaven
B) What God has Done to Prepare You: Regeneration-Justification-Sanctification - all for your Destination towards Heavenly Glorifiation - that fulfills your Final Salvation!!! PHEW...Did you get all that?
C) New Heaven and New Earth to Come
WHAT DOES THE MEAN? WHAT DOES THIS MATTER
A) You're Labor for the Lord will not be in Vain (1 Cor. 15:58)
B) Death is not to be Feared but Welcomed as the Summons of Christ towards Glory
C) Our Present Suffering is Nothing Compared to the Glory Coming.
GOING DEEPER-GROWING STRONGER
1. How did this message encourage you in your current faith-walk with Jesus?
2. What steps do you need to take to place more trust upon your God (Prov. 5:3-5)?
3. Take time to reflect upon God's goodness over your life. Give Him great praise of thanksgiving!
Believing for Greater things to Come!
Pastor Trevor