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[1580.16 --> 1581.32] Be aware of all. |
[1581.50 --> 1582.10] That you are. |
[1582.90 --> 1583.78] And know that. |
[1583.94 --> 1584.68] And release that. |
[1584.76 --> 1585.48] To God's grace. |
[1586.68 --> 1588.06] Peter Chisero said it this way. |
[1588.10 --> 1588.22] He said. |
[1588.26 --> 1589.64] Our core spiritual problem. |
[1589.98 --> 1590.94] Is self will. |
[1591.16 --> 1592.04] We all want to be. |
[1592.26 --> 1594.00] We all want a spiritual life. |
[1594.34 --> 1596.00] But we prefer to be in charge. |
[1596.08 --> 1596.80] Of that life. |
[1597.40 --> 1598.64] And have it unfold. |
[1598.64 --> 1600.12] According to our schedule. |
[1600.66 --> 1601.80] In our way. |
[1603.70 --> 1606.44] Surrender is an ongoing journey. |
[1607.78 --> 1610.06] This is the heart of prayer. |
[1610.62 --> 1611.50] And solitude. |
[1611.94 --> 1612.86] And rest. |
[1612.86 --> 1615.02] I read this quote. |
[1615.12 --> 1616.52] From a Singaporean author. |
[1617.24 --> 1618.18] And writer named. |
[1619.12 --> 1620.18] Wee Wee Tan. |
[1620.92 --> 1621.82] And he said this. |
[1621.86 --> 1622.14] He said. |
[1622.24 --> 1624.16] You become what you contemplate. |
[1625.76 --> 1628.50] You become what you contemplate. |
[1628.50 --> 1630.50] Let me ask you this. |
[1630.58 --> 1631.46] What do you want to become? |
[1632.64 --> 1634.60] Have you ever put some intentionality to that? |
[1635.28 --> 1636.50] Not just career wise. |
[1636.58 --> 1638.06] What do you want to become as a human being? |
[1639.32 --> 1641.14] And then ask yourself. |
[1641.14 --> 1643.14] What do I contemplate? |
[1644.08 --> 1646.66] Where is my focus most of the time? |
[1646.94 --> 1649.14] Because that will be what's shaping you. |
[1649.14 --> 1657.90] As we contemplate Christ. |
[1658.84 --> 1661.56] Looking at him in the solitude that we've created. |
[1661.56 --> 1662.60] And in prayer. |
[1662.82 --> 1663.36] And in scripture. |
[1663.82 --> 1664.78] Over time. |
[1664.88 --> 1666.10] Through the work of the Holy Spirit. |
[1666.30 --> 1670.76] We'll become more and more and more like Christ. |
[1670.92 --> 1672.90] Because we're contemplating. |
[1673.14 --> 1675.06] We're focusing on him. |
[1675.06 --> 1679.94] Let God transform you into his likeness. |
[1681.34 --> 1683.18] Because then you can love like him. |
[1683.48 --> 1684.64] As we started in John. |
[1685.14 --> 1686.16] We're to love like him. |
[1686.20 --> 1686.82] How do we do that? |
[1686.94 --> 1687.90] By focusing on him. |
[1687.94 --> 1688.70] By looking at him. |
[1688.86 --> 1690.72] By allowing the spirit to transform us. |
[1691.18 --> 1691.86] And then. |
[1692.28 --> 1694.22] Then in this world of outrage. |
[1694.32 --> 1695.30] In this world of fear. |
[1695.66 --> 1698.30] We can show a better way. |
[1700.06 --> 1700.78] Let's pray. |
[1705.06 --> 1705.80] Father God. |
[1705.92 --> 1707.22] We thank you so much. |
[1707.42 --> 1711.00] For inviting us. |
[1711.10 --> 1712.56] Into those quiet places. |
[1713.70 --> 1714.70] Into the Aramos. |
[1715.02 --> 1715.62] Into the wilderness. |
[1715.82 --> 1716.38] Into the desert. |
[1716.38 --> 1716.64] Lord. |
[1716.80 --> 1717.90] You invite us. |
[1718.16 --> 1719.60] To bring our whole selves. |
[1719.78 --> 1720.54] Into your presence. |
[1721.88 --> 1723.36] You feed us. |
[1723.62 --> 1725.34] You feed us from that table. |
[1725.50 --> 1727.22] That is in the presence of all our enemies. |
[1727.28 --> 1727.94] All the brokenness. |
[1727.98 --> 1728.90] Everything that's going on. |
[1729.26 --> 1730.94] And you feed us in those places. |
[1732.20 --> 1732.64] Oh Lord. |
[1732.72 --> 1734.18] May we surrender to you. |
[1734.18 --> 1736.48] May we learn what it means to surrender. |
[1736.80 --> 1738.34] May we contemplate you. |
[1738.44 --> 1739.94] So we can be like you. |
[1741.56 --> 1743.74] So that we can love like you. |
[1745.36 --> 1746.64] Because that's what we need. |
[1747.44 --> 1748.74] And that's what this world needs. |
[1748.98 --> 1749.58] In Jesus name. |
[1749.88 --> 1750.08] Amen. |
[1753.52 --> 1755.10] Please stand and join us. |
• Introduction to a new sermon series called "Contrast Community" focusing on living distinctively as the body of Christ in the midst of the city. |
• The quote from Leslie Newbigin, "The church is called to love this city so deeply that it stands against the idols." |
• Exploring different aspects of being a community of rest, generosity, and upright speech in contrast to the world's values. |
• Matthew 20:20-28 passage about an ambitious mother asking Jesus for her sons to sit at his right and left hand in his kingdom. |
• Commentary on parenting and the desire to give children a competitive advantage in the world. |
• Discussion of how this relates to the passage, where Jesus' response is that greatness comes through service, not self-elevation. |
• Salome's request for her sons James and John to have positions of greatness in Jesus' kingdom |
• Discussion of the social dynamic between Salome as Jesus' aunt and his response to her request |
• Interpretation of Salome's faith and trust in Jesus' authority |
• The contrast between James and John's boldness and their later suffering and deaths for their commitment to Jesus |
• Jesus' words to the disciples about greatness being achieved through service, not position or prestige |
• The temptation of greatness and prestige is not just limited to ambitious people, but affects everyone |
• The desire for respect, authority, and recognition can be subtle and sneaky |
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