Sermon Note
Pastor Mark
Jesus’ presence is here with us.
Jesus comes to give us everything new.
2 Corinthians 5:21
For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
We can expect good lives because we are in Him
2 Corinthians 6:1
Marks of the Ministry
We then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain.
We work with Him. Our part is to only believe.
We rest and believe in Him and He is the one who does all the works.
Grace is undeserved favour and blessings. Everything good opens to us not because of what we have done but what He has done.
2 Corinthians 6:2
For He says:
“In an acceptable time I have heard you,
And in the day of salvation I have helped you.”
Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.
We have favour with God. God is for us and everything is working towards us.
We are favoured in His sight. Salvation happens. Salvation is healing and prosperity
All good things will come when i know i am in the time of favor.
“On this mountain [Zion] the Lord of hosts will prepare a lavish banquet for all peoples [to welcome His reign on earth], A banquet of aged wines—choice pieces [flavored] with marrow, Of refined, aged wines.”
Isaiah 25:6 AMP
Lavish banquet
Is the cross, the holy exchange took place.
Banquet of all the blessings
We can expect good
Every year there is abundance given to us because of whet Jesus has given to us
Through Christ He justified us to have blessings
Yusheng
A salad dish that is usually eaten during Chinese New Year in Singapore, also known as lo-hei or prosperity toss
Because of what He has done, we can expect hei in our lives.
We can expect joy and peace because of what Jesus has done.
Ephesians 4:20-21
But you have not so learned Christ, if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus:
Jesus said He is the truth the way and the life
The truth of the eternal life and only Jesus can give to us
Keep on hearing Him and we can see Him
Ephesians 4:22
that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts,
Put off – change your mindset
Ephesians 4:23
and be renewed in the spirit of your mind,
Ephesians 4:24
and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.
When you are worried in the new year, don’t blame yourself. We are so used to the old self
God understand you are worried, and He is asking you to change your mind to see Jesus. This is to put on the new clothes.
We can then enter into the peace and joy
Peace and joy comes into my life as we change our mind to see Jesus
God only accept man not through what we do. God accept what Abel has done to offer animal sacrifice
When we see the lamb of God, He is the One who is auspicious
Auspicious = God + Lamb
Psalms 5:12
For You, O LORD, will bless the righteous;
With favor You will surround him as with a shield.
As man we are not perfect.
1 Corinthians 1:30
But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption—
What we need is wisdom and righteousness
Sanctification and redemption comes from Him
When we are in Christ, we are in Him and the path of the righteous is brighter and brighter.
When we are inside God, He is for me, who can be against me
Supernatural piece will guard your heart
John 16:33
These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
Peace is called Irene
εἰρήνη
eirēnē
i-rah’-nay
Probably from a primary verb εἴρω eirō (to join); peace (literally or figuratively); by implication prosperity: – one, peace, quietness, rest, + set at one again.
In Him there is true prosperity
“For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.”
Ephesians 6:15 NLT
Life happens when we see Him
Knowledge puffs up but revelation is personal
Walk in what Jesus has done for you. He loves you and gives you His place.
To walk in the gospel is to see Him
It is not about looking at outside. When we have fullness of God there is no lack
When we have no lacking, goodness and mercy will run after us
Seek first the kingdom of God
Seek Him first and all these things will be added unto you
See yourself in Christ
When you are so full of peace, every cells in your body comes alive.
When you touch Jesus you touch abundance
Luke 6:45
A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
Right believing produces right living
When you catch no fish, Jesus comes and the net loaded with fishes!
We are вєℓσνє∂ѕ! When we live in Him, in the secret place of Most High, all the good things just come forth
When we understand the gospel, is the power of God
What is the good way of life?
Model : Cross + Man + Lamb
Bright future only comes from Jesus as our righteousness
Not be lost in life
“But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.”
James 1:22 NLT
Look at His Son
When you become clear in life, everything becomes clear
Only the house of God there is life. In His light we see light
Through the preaching of Word, we see light
“For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror.”
James 1:23 NLT
Believe what the word of God says
The bible is the mirror
Look at the mirror of the Word, we see who we are in Christ
Exercise in goodliness we profit in all things
This is mental health
What are you eating and exercising?
If we are eating Christ, Christ is my holiness and my righteousness
My mental health becomes brighter and brighter
Word of God is spiritual.
Find life in Jesus’ Word
Problem not big, Jesus very big!
I can control what is inside. I bring all my thoughts in the captivity of Christ
We face life with expectation of good
What we see ourselves in is eternal
See things not problem but bread!
Good show is going to start! We are in the end days! Epic show is happening! Kairos Moments!
