Pastor Dave's sermon "Blessings" emphasizes that God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in Christ, highlighting chosenness, adoption, and predestination. He encourages perseverance in the face of challenges and emphasizes spiritual growth and God's plan for our lives. The sermon concludes with an invitation for salvation, urging listeners to focus on eternal blessings and a relationship with God.
Ephesians 1:1-6 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, 4 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, 5 having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, 6 to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved.
Romans 8:29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.
BLESSINGS
August 11, 2024 • Pastor Dave Gargano
Pastor Dave's sermon titled "Blessings" highlights the significance of prioritizing spiritual blessings over material possessions. Encouraging the church to focus on spiritual blessings, Pastor Dave emphasizes the transformative power of God's love, urging believers to embrace their chosen, holy, and loved identity in Christ. Through understanding and walking in these spiritual blessings, the congregation is inspired to live impactful lives guided by God's eternal truth.
Ephesians 1:1-6 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Redemption in Christ 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, 4 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, 5 having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, 6 to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved.
