“A Night of Praise & Worship”
Wednesday Bible Study 07/07/2024-Associate Pastor Tyler Bessa
“Are you withholding yourself from God? Examine yourself. Let the Lord examine you. Let them search your heart. It may not be willingly. It may just be, as I said, getting caught up with the cares of life.” Pastor Tyler Bessa
This sermon focuses on the importance of genuine, whole-hearted worship and dedication to God. Pastor Tyler emphasizes that merely going through the motions of worship without truly surrendering one’s life to God is unacceptable. They discuss Romans 12:1-2, which calls believers to present themselves as living sacrifices to God. The sermon draws parallels between Old Testament animal sacrifices and Christ’s ultimate sacrifice, explaining that while Christ’s work is finished, Christians must still continually offer themselves to God. Pastor stresses the need to choose God daily, even when emotions aren’t present, likening it to the commitment in marriage. They warn against faltering between worldly pursuits and devotion to God, encouraging listeners to fill themselves with God’s presence and allow Him to transform their lives. The sermon concludes by urging the congregation to examine their hearts, focus on God in worship, and express their devotion both inwardly and outwardly.