We are a forgetful people in a land of distractions. Our minds are easily captivated by trivial and temporary inducements. New things quickly become old. In our mind’s eye even glory tends to fade and warnings tend to wane. It is no wonder that we who are invisibly united to Christ and visibly in and not of this world live in constant need of renewal. And what is true for the Christian is true for the church. This is a series that seeks to renew the mind of the church. Not so much by reviewing what she is called to do as much as what she is called. As with the Christian so with church, her God-given identity defines her. We who are the church are a people for God and none other.
Before we return to the book of Romans, we will be looking at the what scripture says about the Church, in its nature, how she expresses herself in song, and how the church cares and equips for its members.
The messages from this series can be found here:
Manny Pereira - July 30, 2017
Meek Majesty for the Joy of Many
The sermon seeks to highlight the centrality of Christ, His worth, meekness, and majesty through the events recorded in Matthew 2:1-12. Two theological themes dominate: (a) the sovereignty of God in orchestrating the advent of Christ and (b) the worship of Christ—His worth calling forth the glad praise of the nations. The various responses to Christ form the outline and underscore the importance of understanding His true identity and responding to Him from faith-borne, heart-filled adoration. Let us plea for the grace of God to enlarge our hearts to behold the meek majesty of Christ and respond to Him with yielded lives of worship in gladness.
Scripture References: Matthew 2:1-12
