Introduction

Good morning, church. I am so glad to see each of you here today, as we gather together in fellowship to celebrate the glorious love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Your presence here is a testament to your faith, a faith that is like a mustard seed, small but mighty, capable of moving mountains.

Today, we are going to open our hearts and minds to a beautiful and transformative message from the Gospel of John. But before we do, let me share a profound quote from the great preacher Charles Spurgeon, who once declared, "Faith goes up the stairs that love has built and looks out the windows which hope has opened." Isn't that a beautiful image? It captures the essence of our faith, a faith built on love, hope, and belief in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Let us now turn to the Word of God as written in the Gospel of John. John 1:12 says, "Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God." And in John 3:16-17, we read, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him." These verses serve as the foundation of our faith, a faith that believes, becomes, and blossoms.

Let us bow our heads in prayer. Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today with open hearts and minds, ready to receive Your Word. We thank You for Your unfathomable love, a love so great that You sent Your only Son to save us. As we delve into Your Word today, may our faith be strengthened, may our lives be transformed, and may we blossom in the blessings of belief. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Today, we will be focusing on three main points: Believing in the Birthright, Becoming through the Beloved Son, and Blossoming in the Blessings of Belief. As we embark on this sermon today, let us remember that our faith is a journey, not a destination. It is a process of growing, learning, and becoming more like Christ. And as we grow in our faith, we will indeed blossom in the blessings of belief. So let us begin...

Believing in the Birthright

Our faith begins with an understanding that we are God's children. When we accept Jesus Christ into our hearts, we are given the right to become children of God. This is a birthright, a divine inheritance that is freely given to us by our Heavenly Father. It is a profound truth that shapes our identity and purpose as believers.

The first aspect of this birthright is the recognition of our divine identity. We are not just creations of God, but His children. This means that we share in His divine nature and are part of His eternal family. This identity gives us a sense of belonging and purpose. We are not alone or insignificant but deeply loved and valued by our Heavenly Father. It is a constant and unchanging truth that we can always rely on.

Secondly is the promise of eternal life. As children of God, we are not just living for this temporary world, but for an eternal kingdom. This promise gives us hope and perspective in the midst of our earthly struggles. We know that our life on earth is just a brief moment compared to the eternity we will spend with God. This promise also motivates us to live our lives in a way that honors God and advances His kingdom.

Next is the power of the Holy Spirit. God has not left us to navigate this life on our own. We have the Holy Spirit living within us, guiding us, empowering us, and equipping us to live out our faith. This power is not something we generate on our own, but a divine gift that enables us to live victoriously and fruitfully.

Lastly is the privilege of prayer. We have direct access to our Heavenly Father. We can come to Him with our needs, our fears, our joys, and our sorrows. We can pour out our hearts to Him and know that He hears us. This privilege of prayer is not a religious ritual, but a personal relationship with our loving Father.

Becoming through the Beloved Son

As we immerse ourselves in the Gospel of John, we find ourselves standing at the foot of a great mountain ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO