We are all starved for the glory of God, not self. No one goes to the Grand Canyon to increase self-esteem. Why do we go? Because there is greater healing for the soul in beholding splendor than there is in beholding self. Indeed, what could be more ludicrous in a vast and glorious universe like this than a human being, on the speck called earth, standing in front of a mirror trying to find significance in his own self-image? It is a great sadness that this is the gospel of the modern world. The Christian Gospel is about 'the glory of Christ,' not about me. And when it is—in some measure—about me, it is not about my being made much of by God, but about God mercifully enabling me to enjoy making much of Him forever.
John Piper

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Keep The Lamp Burning

Keep The Lamp Burning KEEP THE LAMP BURNING B6-08-6A Lev. 24:2 (1-4) PURPOSE: Revival--To encourage a return to an active prayer life and submission to God. INTRODUCTION: The Lighthouse The…

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Lifestyle Leadership 910

Lifestyle Leadership 910 PART 10 LIFESTYLE LEADERSHIP Inner Lifestyle II In this session, we will continue the discussion of the leader's inner life, and how the inner being must conform…

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Renewing Strength

Renewing Strength RENEWING STRENGTH RB-09-6P Is. 41:1 (also 40:25-31 & 41:10-13) INTRO: RENEWAL IS NECESSARY Many kinds of strength (physical, mental, spiritual) and all must be renewed Rivers run on…

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The Bridegroom Is Coming

The Bridegroom Is Coming THE BRIDEGROOM IS COMING B6-22-6A Mt. 25:6 (also Rev. 22:10-17) PURPOSE: To remind the Church that Christ is coming back very soon and to encourage full…

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Worship 25

Worship 25 .HEAD 1 + Title: The Six Most Important Words about Worship Text: John 4:23-24 Tracing: Preached January 5, 1992 AM at SDCC. .HEAD 1 + INTRO Today my…

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God Remembers

God Remembers GOD REMEMBERS Jere. 31:20 INTRODUCTION: Memory refers to the ability to retain or revive in the mind past thoughts, images, ideas, etc. The fact that God remembers is…

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Our Heritage page 1 of 2

Our Heritage page 1 of 2 B9-05-4W 42 OUR HERITAGE Ps. 16:6 INTRODUCTION: Heritage (Webster's) "something handed down from one's ancestors or the past, as a characteristic, a culture, or…

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