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
Romans 11:36, “For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.”
We must see that God’s most basic dealing in our lives is to bring us into Himself as our source.
Every part of our being is destined to live out of God as our source.
In this entire universe, God is reconciling all things to Himself through Jesus Christ.
This means that God is seeking to have His rightful place in the universe as the unique source of everything.
This is the meaning of reconciliation individually, corporately, and universally–that God would be the source and the spring from which everything proceeds.
This is not only the basic revelation of the Bible, but also the present movement, or current, of history.
The destiny of the earth is that the kingdom of God would come in reality, where God is all in all (1 Cor. 15:28).
Everything in this universe is ultimately unto Him.
God is at work in our lives and in the church to make Himself our source.
For example, He wants to be the source of our thoughts.
He wants to be the source for us to deal with our wandering mind.
It is not a matter of our attempting to handle our thoughts by ourselves, but of our coming to the true source of thought life–God Himself.
Interacting with God as our source supplies us to deal with the maze of thoughts that spring from our independent thinking.
God is at work in our lives to establish Himself as the very source of our thought life.
Until Tomorrow
With A Shepherd’s Love,
Pastor Jackson
FRIDAY’S PRAYER REQUESTS
Wayne Adams
Alice Barton’s Family
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