Sermon Notes – October 13, 2024

Date: October 13, 2024
Theme: “Surrendering to Jesus Your Character and Purpose: Labels & Lord”

Scripture Reading: Luke 7:36-39
Messenger: Rev. Valentine Rodney
URL: https://www.youtube.com/live/YYsvParkB18?si=VMDqZckAeV-n2d4_

Points:

• We can’t serve a supernatural God and not believe in His intervention.
• As a believer you are not exempt from challenges and trouble but you are guaranteed that God will be there with you through the challenges.
• Prayer should never lack passion
• One of the things us humans are good at doing, is fixing or attaching labels to people.
• Grace will always trump judgement – God is more concerned about delivering that condemning
• Jesus was invited to fellowship with them even though he was not liked.
• The woman approached Jesus with certainty and purpose. Getting the help you need may mean breaking protocol.
• She didn’t come for a miracle; she came because she wanted an encounter with Him
• It is difficult to get help with you don’t believe you are in need of it.
• Consider the woman’s disposition over her reputation:
  • She dared to step into a space where she knew she was not wanted.
  • She knew she needed help
  • She was determined to get it.
  • She ignored the perceptions of others
  • She was courageous, brave and demonstrated a posture of humility.
• Sometimes only one party is being admonished when two parties have interacted
• Sometimes we tend to believe what others say and not who we are in Jesus and the benefits that come with that.
• Worship is not saying the right thing but having the right heart.
• Character formation is revealed by your actions
• Two things that characterise the believing community:
  • Love God
  • Love neighbour
  • You cannot love God and simultaneously not get along with people
• Sometimes religion trumps relationship (it shouldn’t)
• None of us bought our freedom from anyone, so nobody has the right to determine whether you are saved or not. Salvation is a personal relationship with Jesus.
• Christians must bear fruit and exemplify Christ.
• Your character speaks louder than your words
• Recap points:
  • Getting the help you need may mean breaking protocol
  • Character formation is revealed by your actions
  • It is difficult to get help when you don’t believe you need it
  • Reflection: If you were in the house with Jesus and the woman, which one of the personalities would you have been?
    • The woman?
    • The onlookers?
    • Jesus?
  • Your character speaks louder than your words

Supporting Texts:

• Luke 7:36-39