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Sermon Summary: This sermon focuses on the concept of a "spiritual glow-up" for the new year, emphasizing the importance of deepening one's relationship with God. The pastor uses the biblical example of Moses encountering God on Mount Sinai to illustrate how intimate encounters with God can transform a person's life. The sermon encourages believers to awaken their intimacy with God through practical steps like daily worship, prayer, and engaging with Scripture, all aimed at fostering a noticeable spiritual transformation.

Key Points: - A spiritual glow-up involves a significant transformation in one's relationship with God - Encountering God's presence is the key to experiencing spiritual change - Practical steps for awakening intimacy with God include: - Shouting words of worship (internally) - Feeling one's worth from God - Saying words of prayer - Hiding God's word in one's heart - Reading the Bible for depth rather than distance - The importance of maintaining zeal and enthusiasm in serving the Lord

Scripture Reference: Romans 12:11 - "Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord." Exodus 34:29-30 - Moses' face radiating after encountering God Zechariah 2:8 - "For whoever touches you touches the apple of his eye" 1 John 5:14-15 - Confidence in approaching God through prayer Psalm 119:11 - Hiding God's word in one's heart

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Sermon Summary: This sermon explores the significance of Mary's response to the events surrounding Jesus' birth, as described in Luke 2:19. It encourages believers to reflect on God's work in their lives, treasure spiritual truths, and ponder deeply on their relationship with God. The message emphasizes the importance of storing up meaningful memories and spiritual insights, particularly as we transition into a new year, and challenges listeners to replace negative thoughts with God's truth.

Key Points:

• Mary treasured and pondered the miraculous events surrounding Jesus' birth
• We should reflect on significant spiritual moments in our lives
• The importance of treasuring God's providence and presence
• Replacing negative thoughts with biblical truths
• Entering the new year with a focus on joy and unburdening ourselves from falsehoods

Scripture Reference: Luke 2:19 - "But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart."

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Summary: This sermon explores the concept of finding true satisfaction in Christ, not just during Christmas but throughout life. It emphasizes the importance of wholehearted devotion to God, as exemplified by Simeon in the Bible. The pastor encourages listeners to lay down their lives before God, seeking intimacy with Him rather than chasing after experiences. The message highlights that hearing God's voice is accessible to all believers and that true satisfaction comes from a relationship with Jesus, not from material possessions or fleeting moments.

Key Points:

• We are built for encountering God, which should change our lives
• Consecration is an invitation to intimacy with God, not a burden
• God is still speaking, and we need to position ourselves to listen
• Jesus exposes the darkness in our hearts, provoking opposition to His reign
• Satisfaction is found in a person (Jesus), not in moments or experiences
• Hearing God's voice is a birthright for every child of God Living a life wholeheartedly devoted to God allows Him to show Himself strong

Scripture Reference:

Luke 2:25-35 (Simeon's encounter with baby Jesus in the temple)