09/04/2025
Last night we began our September series entitled, “Greater Than.” Observing God’s greatness in a fallen world.
In our first lesson, Bro. Nick spoke on what God’s greatness means for mankind.
1. Because God is Great, We Have Value.
Our existence is not an accident. The creation of our universe was intentional. God did not create us on accident, He created us with great intention. He values us and loves us, so much so He sent His Son to die for us.
“Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee,” [Jer. 1:5]
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” [Rom. 5:8]
2. Because God is Great, We Have Meaning.
It is God who gives us meaning for life. It is He who takes our trials and has the abilitiy to turn them into a marvelous testimony of His glory. Nothing Christians experience in life is wasted. God gives our lives meaning.
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.” [Rom. 8:28]
3. Because God is Great, We Have Purpose.
(A.) Our Purpose is to Seek Him.
Seek Him - Through Christ there is a permanent salvation.
“[God is] not willing that any should perish, but that all come to repentance.” [2 Pet. 3:9b]
“I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” [Jhn. 10:28]
(B.) Our Purpose is to Serve Him.
Serve Him by Spreading the Gospel.
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:” [Matt. 29:19]
Serve Him By Living Righteously.
“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” [1 Cor. 10:31]
Because God is great, because He exists - in Christ we have value, we have meaning, we have purpose.
