Presence of God

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The sermon focuses on how Jesus sends us into storms not just through disobedience but sometimes through our obedience, as demonstrated when He sent the disciples across the sea into difficult conditions. Through these storms, Jesus reveals His glory and sufficiency by showing He sees us in our struggles, demonstrating His divinity by walking on water, and ultimately getting into our "boat" to journey with us through life's transitions and difficulties.

The sermon explores how Jesus disrupts our expectations, displays divine power, and deals patiently with hard hearts through the story of feeding the 5,000 and walking on water in Mark 6. Pastor Ryan emphasizes that Jesus reveals himself as the divine shepherd who blesses through breaking (both the bread and His own body), showing that our own brokenness can lead to blessing when surrendered to Christ.

Pastor Ryan's sermon, drawing from 1 Peter, stresses that Christians are called to be living stones, built together as God's temple. He encourages believers to actively be the church by serving one another and glorifying Jesus in all aspects of life, as true faith cannot be lived in isolation.

In his sermon, Jason addresses the theme of suffering, challenging the notion that a life of faith should be free from hardship. He uses the book of Habakkuk to show that trials, rather than signifying God's absence, can deepen one's faith and foster reliance on Him. The sermon concludes with a message of hope that believers can trust in God's plan and find assurance in Jesus, knowing that all suffering will eventually cease.

The sermon focuses on overcoming worry and anxiety through three key principles: worry about nothing, think about good things, and pray about all things. Pastor Ryn emphasizes that true peace comes from focusing on the cross of Christ, as God's sacrifice of His Son demonstrates His care and provision for all our needs.

Pastor Scott discusses humanity's universal desire for nearness and belonging, explaining how we are separated from God due to sin but can be brought near through Jesus Christ's sacrifice. Through Christ's blood, we receive both forgiveness and the promise of God's eternal presence, transforming us from outsiders to intimate members of God's family.

This sermon focuses on understanding God's holiness - His complete uniqueness, perfection, and separation from everything else - and how having a proper, bigger view of God's holiness should impact how we live and find satisfaction in Him. The message culminates in showing how God's holiness, which should rightfully separate us from Him due to our sin, actually draws near to us through Jesus Christ who became unholy on the cross to make us holy.

This sermon explores how to genuinely experience God's presence rather than merely having intellectual knowledge of Him, using Moses' request to see God's glory in Exodus 33-34 as the central text. Pastor Ryan emphasizes that while God's presence is essential and sometimes feels elusive, it becomes accessible through Jesus Christ, who perfectly unites God's justice and love, enabling us to have a transformative relationship with God that goes beyond simply seeking His provisions.

The sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking God's presence through humility, prayer, and fasting, encouraging both personal and corporate revival. It challenges believers to prioritize God's presence over His gifts and to actively pursue a deeper relationship with Him, drawing on biblical examples and teachings.

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