Beyond The Horizon "sunrise"

Series: Beyond the Horizon – Sunrise

Video Transition: Sunrise at Christian Hills Church with Romans

Scripture Verse: Romans 15:13: “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Thoughts:

The Scripture is a prayer:

May the God of Hope – He is the God of “I know so - not I think so” – a complete confidence in Him to work it all out!

May the God of Hope fill – insert within you – this kind of faith.

When this comes joy comes (inner happiness) – also peace comes (contentment inside no matter what happens outside) – all connected to the act of trusting God – the God of Hope!

Video Message:

We opened the service with a clip of the sunrise from here on the hill of Christian Hills Church, we had in that clip people who were beholding the beauty of a sunrise which according to Scripture reveals the glory of God, it reveals the work of God’s hands, it causes us to be awe of the wonder and beauty of God.

As they gazed and pondered the sunrise, they saw the majesty of the sunrise created that morning by God – the horizon was speaking to them calling them and when they looked beyond the sunrise to what lies beyond the horizon – God opened their eyes to see Him.

Beyond the horizon of this natural realm is a placed called Heaven, a place filled with the presence and splendor of God. A place which waits for our arrival. Have you seen a glimpse of it? Have you had those “Aha” moments with the Lord and seen bits and pieces of it? Have you had those gazing moments where your spiritual eyes were opened to see Jesus and experience Him. Has your heart been open to seeing Him if so you will be filled with joy, hope and faith?

I pray we all this Easter see “Beyond the Horizon” of this world to see a new revelation of Jesus and we experience God’s goodness!

Opening Scripture Texts to clarify video:

Psalm 65:8: (NASB) They who dwell in the ends of the earth stand in awe of Your signs; You make the dawn and the sunset shout for joy.

Psalm 65: 8 (NIV) “Those living far away fear (awe) your wonders; where morning dawns and evening fades you call forth songs of joy.”

Psalm 65:8: (NLT) “Those who live at the ends of the earth stand in awe of your wonders. From where the sun rises to where it sets, you inspire shouts of joy.”

Opening thoughts: Have you seen beyond the horizon of this world? If you have a desire, to see “Beyond the Horizon” you will see past the ripples of sin, the pain of sin, the hurt of sin, you will receive joy in your grief, and find healing for your brokenness and peace in the midst of chaos. If you choose to see beyond the horizon of this life, you will ignite faith and hope in the God of glory! If you look beyond the horizon, you will see things spiritually that others cannot see without Jesus! So, my question is “Do you want to see Beyond the Horizon?”

As we celebrate Easter today – “Resurrection Sunday” – we celebrate the most important event in the history of mankind! It’s “The Events of Events” – It's Jesus rising from the dead to set us all free from the bondage and darkness of sin!

Thesis: When we get a revelation of Jesus, and we see beyond the horizon of this life – and we get a glimpse of what awaits us in Heaven! When we see beyond the horizon of this life - We grow our faith, we increase our hope and see Jesus! When we place our trust in God – we know God has us in His hands, we are filled with joy on the inside no matter what is happening on the outside- when we grow faith and hope we get an inner peace – an inner contentment about life – death.

I believe in this Hope “AHA” moment perspective changes, attitudes change, and healing is unleashed! When we choose to see beyond the horizon, we see the glory and majesty of the Lord which awaits us just over the horizon of this life. We need to see beyond the horizon of this world with a heart filled with faith and hope!

Resurrection Sunday – what we are celebrating today is a pinnacle moment in the history of the world! It ignites Hope – Joy - Peace and grows our faith!

The story from Resurrection Sunday: Let’s read the passage from Matthew 28: 1-20: