July 26, 2009
Preparation reading:
Samuel 11: 1-15 & Ephesians 3: 14-21
It is probably a basic instinct of survival to be competitive. An individual develops intellectually as well as physically, from early childhood. The results is a degree of achieved excellence with the benefits of power, security and a more bountiful life. Sometimes we assign power to other individuals who we feel will reward our choice with great promises of superior leadership.
This sermon teaches us that we should not channel our power to simply satisfy our own desires. Nor should we allow the powers of the world to totally control us. We should instead recognize, that by humbly allowing God to use us and our talents to bring glory to himself, he will effect our lives in amazing ways. We can best serve him by not only attending, but actively participating in the support of our community of faith.
To listen to this sermon
a cassette is available in the Church Library
