Digest

This sermon delves into the concept of God's sovereignty, emphasizing that He possesses all power, authority, and is ultimately accountable to no one. The speaker highlights God's omnipotence, omnipresence, omniscience, immutability, and eternity, emphasizing that He is both imminent and transcendent. He then poses the question: if God doesn't need anything, why does He call people? The answer, he suggests, lies in the question itself: God calls people because He invites them to participate in His purposes and plans in the earth. The sermon uses the story of Moses as a powerful illustration. Moses, despite his insecurities and past mistakes, was called by God to deliver the Israelites from slavery. The speaker emphasizes that God's call often comes with fear and uncertainty, and that it's not about our ability but about God's power working through us. The sermon concludes with a call to surrender to God, acknowledging that He is the great "I Am" and that His presence makes even the ordinary holy. The speaker encourages listeners to respond to God's call, regardless of their past, and to step into the purpose and plan He has for their lives.

Outlines

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Introduction

This Chapter introduces the sermon's theme, focusing on the scripture of the year, which is "unshakable." The speaker emphasizes the need for an unshakable church in a shaky world, drawing from Hebrews chapter 12 verses 28 and 29.

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God's Sovereignty and the Call of Moses

This Chapter delves into the concept of God's sovereignty, highlighting His attributes of omnipotence, omnipresence, omniscience, immutability, and eternity. The speaker then explores the question of why God calls people, using the story of Moses as an example. Moses, despite his insecurities and past mistakes, was called by God to deliver the Israelites from slavery. The speaker emphasizes that God's call often comes with fear and uncertainty, and that it's not about our ability but about God's power working through us.

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The "I Am" and Surrender

This Chapter emphasizes that God's "I Am" is enough. The speaker uses the analogy of ordering food delivery to illustrate that we don't need to know everything about the person delivering our food, just that they will fulfill the assignment. Similarly, God's "I Am" is sufficient, and we should focus on His power rather than our own inadequacies. The sermon concludes with a call to surrender to God, acknowledging that He is the great "I Am" and that His presence makes even the ordinary holy. The speaker encourages listeners to respond to God's call, regardless of their past, and to step into the purpose and plan He has for their lives.

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Q&A

• Why does God call people if He doesn't need anything?

  God calls people because He invites them to participate in His purposes and plans in the earth. He gets pleasure in our participation, even though He is already going to accomplish His will.

• What is the significance of the burning bush in the story of Moses?

  The burning bush is a supernatural sign that God is trying to get Moses' attention. It's not a random event, but a deliberate act by God to call Moses to a specific purpose.

• How does the story of Moses relate to our own lives?

  Moses' story is a reminder that God calls people despite their insecurities and past mistakes. He invites us to participate in His plan, even when we feel inadequate or unworthy. We should focus on God's power working through us, rather than our own abilities.

• What is the "I Am" and why is it important?

  The "I Am" is a name used by God in the Bible, signifying His self-sufficiency and ability to be everything that is needed. It's a reminder that God is enough, and that we should focus on His power rather than our own inadequacies.

• What is the significance of holy ground?

  Holy ground is a place or situation where God's presence is felt, making it sacred and set apart from the ordinary. The speaker emphasizes that God's presence can make any place holy, even a factory or a wilderness.

• What is the message of this sermon for those who feel like it's too late to respond to God's call?

  The sermon emphasizes that it's never too late to respond to God's call. Even if we've made mistakes or feel like we've missed our opportunity, God is still sovereign and wants to work in our lives. We should surrender to Him and allow Him to accomplish His purpose in us.

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