Experiencing God, Part 2—by Ivor Botha
February 23, 2025
Sermon recap:
Experiencing God. The Hebrew word "Yada" means to know/ feeling with the heart
How do we get to know God? He makes himself known by displaying his power, his justice, his loving kindness, his word, Holy Spirit and through his forgiveness.
How well do I know God? Our view of God limits us (determined by my relationships, experiences).
Do I have a correct view of God?
*Zephaniah 3:17 God is with us. He delights/rejoices over you with singing.
*Hebrews 2:11 Jeaus is not ashamed of us We make the weak feel dispensable. It's okay to struggle as long as you don't give up.
The cross was his ultimate way to show us his love for us.
If you missed the sermon, you can watch it on our YouTube channel (it starts at 43 mins).
Following Jesus comes with the cost of persecution and rejection. If we face none, it may reveal compromise or conformity to the world. Are we influencing culture—or being influenced by it? True faith shares Christ boldly, just as the early disciples did. Let’s trust God with courage and live boldly for the One we serve.
Giving is a powerful expression of worship and trust in God. Though He doesn’t need our money, our generosity reflects the posture of our hearts. We honour God by giving from our best, without strings attached, and keeping the promises we've made. Giving is to God—not to man—and it supports the church as a place of spiritual growth for our families and future generations.
We enjoyed a fantastic time of praise and worship and had a communion message by Brendan Devine (it starts at 1:11 mins). If you missed it, you can watch it on our YouTube channel and be uplifted.