Radiant Church Visalia
Radiant Church exists to behold Jesus and put his brilliance on display. Based in Visalia, California, our podcast explores what it looks like to live a gospel-centered life in the modern world. Join us for weekly sermons as we live obedient to the Word of God, surrendered to the Spirit of God, and devoted to the mission of God. Whether you’re a long-time believer or just curious about Jesus, there’s a place for you here.
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Radiant Church Visalia
Celebration CA '24 - Session 1
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Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 12-14, Galatians 6:7-9, Hebrews 4, Isaiah 40, Isaiah 53
Intro:
- Church updates: Commonwealth in Carlsbad, Sanctuary Church in San Francisco.
- Encouragement to participate in prophetic ministry, sharing insights/scripture.
- Explanation of prophetic gifting: edification, comfort, building up the church.
- Instruction on sharing prophetic words: brevity, clarity, focus on church-wide application.
- Commonwealth Church update: Joyful presence, baptisms, need for kids/youth ministry leaders, growth.
Key Points:
- Weariness in Doing Good: Many are tired from good work, not from sin or failure.
- God's Heart for the Weary: He longs to rest and strengthen those who are spent.
- The Danger of Self-Reliance: The lie that "it all depends on you" leads to burnout.
- God's Sovereignty and Our Smallness: Finding comfort in God's bigness and our fragility.
- God's Intimate Care: He sees, knows, and carries us close to His heart.
- God's Strength for the Weak: He gives power to the weak and weary.
- Resting in God's Grace: We work from a place of being secured by His performance, not our own.
- God's Recognition of Effort: He honors our intentions and effort, even in imperfection.
- Restoration and Renewal: God promises to renew our strength, enabling us to soar, run, and walk again.
Conclusion:
- God comforts before He challenges.
- We find rest in His sovereignty, care, and strength.
- We are loved because we are His, not because of our performance.
- God restores us, enabling us to soar, run, and walk again.
Call to Action:
- Acknowledge weariness and receive God's rest.
- Release the burden of self-reliance and trust in God's sovereignty.
- Embrace God's intimate care and allow Him to carry you.
- Receive God's strength for your weakness.
- Rest in God’s grace and find security in His performance, not your own.
- Allow God to restore and renew your strength.
- Minister to one another, sharing comfort and strength.
- Lift your voices in worship, seeking God's presence and power.
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