SUNDAY’S SERMON SUMMARY
In our busy lives, it’s easy to lose sight of the true essence of worship and praise. The modern culture often emphasizes self-reliance and performance, shifting our focus away from genuine connection with God. However, praising God isn’t just about rituals or words; it’s a gateway to experiencing His transforming presence in our lives. The Bible teaches us that praising God involves our whole being, from heart and mind to soul. It’s about acknowledging His greatness, goodness, and sovereignty, which in turn brings us closer to Him, filling us with peace, joy, and love.
Surrendering control to God is a vital part of this journey. It means trusting His provision, aligning our priorities with His kingdom, and acknowledging our dependence on Him. When we prioritize God over worldly concerns, we experience freedom, peace, and intimacy with Him. This act of surrender leads to spiritual growth, maturity, and a life that reflects His love and truth to others. Ultimately, praising God and surrendering to His control are transformative acts that enrich our spiritual connection and bring abundance into our lives.
Beats From Your Pastor’s Heart
2 Corinthians 5:14-15, “If one died for all, then were all dead: And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.”
It is wonderful to discover that once we have received Christ, He becomes our relationship to ourselves.
Paul makes this clear in the above verses.
When he says, “One died for all,” according to our understanding, we probably would continue the sentence by saying, “then all are forgiven.”
Of course, this truth is found in other passages of Scripture–when Christ died for all, He died to forgive all.
But here in these verses Paul is stressing another aspect of Christ’s death.
The statement “If One died for all, then all died” reveals a crucial fact about our relationship to ourselves.
In verse 15 Paul opens up what the issue should be of our having died in Christ’s death–“that those who live should live no longer to themselves, but to Him.”
In other words, our relating to ourselves has ceased.
Christ is now our true relationship to ourselves.
We do not live to ourselves any longer.
We live to Him.
The death of Christ is not only for our forgiveness; it is also for our termination.
The terminating of the self is very positive because it has one goal in view–the release of Christ living in us.
When we no longer live to ourselves, we are no longer our point of reference in our daily life and affairs.
Our point of reference is no longer the self, but Christ.
To live FOR Him is to live TO Him.
Until Tomorrow
With A Shepherd’s Love,
Pastor Jackson
WEDNESDAY’S PRAYER REQUESTS
Wayne Adams
Alice Barton’s Family – Funeral Today at 1:00 PM at Henry’s in Lithonia
Linda Hodges Family in passing of her older brother.
Kim McClain
Tom Graham (Sandra’s Husband) – Home
Joe Shelnutt
John McClain’s Mother
Amy Garner
Amy Garner’s Mom & Dad
Andrew Halevi & Daughter
Ashely Burn’s Sisters
Coly/Connor – Allison’s G’sons
Dan Haines
Darlene Wiggins
David Burnette
David Harrison – Riverside
Deanna Fowler
Denise Hulsey – Jordan’s G’mother
Donnie Butler’s Dad
Doris Loyd
Dr. and Mrs. Davis
Drew
Easton Fielder
Ed Mays
Eric Magnusson’s Mother
Eric Ward
Faith Burnette
Freddie May’s Mom
George & Linda Alexander
James Burnette
James Garner’s Friend
Joanie/Jeanie Mom
Jodi Bateman
John Austin
June Cronan’s Sister
Junior Stephens
Kailey Bateman
Kim McClain’s Mother
Krista Hilscher
Larry Barker
Lee Cronan
Lillanna Magnusson’s Mom
Linda Breedlove’s Sister – Sarah
Linda Hodges’ Sister
Lonzo Christin
Lori Blount’s Mother
Mary Sims
Marynell Ford
Maureen Brown
Michael Stanley
Miles Bradshaw
Nora Allison
Pastor & Mrs. Driskell
Ricky Gipson
Rose Fuller – Pruitt-Monroe Nursing Home, Forsyth GA
Roseleigh Osborn
Sandra Graham
Scott Lanier
Soso Nzolo – 17 Yr. Old South African Pastor’s Daughter
Susan & Alexis Tesone
Susan Mosley
Tom Witcher