The LORD, His Presence and the Life We Choose!
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Text: Genesis 3:8-9, Psalm 139:1-24, and Luke 15:11-32
Introduction: The Lord is present in every place, at all time, without exception. This is called the Omnipresence of God. We will answer the question of what does the omnipresence of God mean and also what our response should be to His omnipresence in our lives.
Point 1: The Lord is Present…Omnipresence!
- The LORD is intimately ever present with us.
- The Lord is intimately…All Knowing
- Searched…means to penetrate-examine closely
- Physical realm…The Lord sees and hears all actions and word.
- Spiritual realm…The Lord knows all our thoughts, motives, and morals
- The Lord is intimately…Ever Present
- Spiritual realm…The Lord is everywhere in the spiritual realm.
- Physical realm…The Lord is in everyplace in the physical universe.
- The Lord is intimately ever present in…My Life
- My Person…means the individual and unique “Self.” It describes your personhood.
- My Body…means all aspects of your body.
- My Being…meaning the eternal existence of mankind.
Point 2: Our Faithful Response to His Omnipresence.
- In the light of His presence how ought we to live?
- Possessing the utmost hatred of evil.
- Evil in…the words and deeds of other people
- Evil in…our own lives.
1.In complete submission and transparency is Joy!
2.Search me…know my ways both good and evil.
3. Try me…by examining my thoughts and motives.
4. Expose me…by showing me my sins.
5. Lead me…in the ways of eternal life.
Practical Applications:
For you, what was the most important point or idea shared during today’s sermon?
Why did Adam and Eve hide in the garden?
How do we try to “Hide ourselves” from God now?
How can the understanding, the Lord is omnipresent, change our lives?
Why do you think the story of the Prodigal Son may be applicable to this morning’s sermon?
Points for Prayer:
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