Big Dreams, Small Steps-by Jake Graham
February 20, 2023
Sermon summary:
1 Tim 2:4 God wants all people to be saved.
2 Peter 3:8–9 God doesn't want anyone to perish.
Dreams can turn into complaints; passionate ideas can turn into frustration.
Don't be obsessed with the dream, but rather with the creator. Let your dreams become what is God's dreams.
Genesis 1:27 God's dream. is for us to be a reflection of who he is (loving, gracious, patient; valued, respected, feel like you belong).
Ephesians 1:7–10 Unity under heaven and earth The kingdom is in us. We can experience peace, joy here on earth. Ask: How can I be heaven to the people I meet?
Partner with God's dream.
Watch the full service here (the sermon starts at 50mins)
The Holy Spirit gives guidance and direction in our missionary work. Are we doing the work the Spirit has set aside for each one of us to do? He knows the time, place and person to reach out to. Are we listening and obeying when he nudges us? The Holy Spirit forms Christ in all of us and it's a lifetime journey. Seek to be filled. Listen to his voice. Step out boldly.
Giving is an act of trust. It is also not an obligation but an act of worship. Give from the heart, not as a duty, but as a way to express gratitude. Giving is about unity in the church, it is motivated by grace, not guilt, and a spiritual act of joyful worship. Jesus demonstrated sacrificial giving through his actions, leaving us an example to follow.
To embrace Jesus's mission, I must first clothe myself with Jesus and have his character formed in me. He must become greater, I must become less. Then I"ll be able to do as Jesus did.
God's grace is with me. We need each other. Grace is a gift.