Summary
In this sermon, Benjamin Lee explores themes of validation, the knowledge Jesus has of our hearts, and the comfort that comes from being seen by God. Benjamin encourages listeners to follow Jesus, overcome doubts, and find their worth in God's eyes, ultimately assuring them of their names being written in the Book of Life and the promise of greater things to come.
Takeaways
Every day is a moment to give praise to God.
Discipleship begins with a personal encounter with Jesus.
Recognizing Jesus as the Messiah is crucial for faith.
Jesus knows our hearts and flaws, yet still desires a relationship with us.
The desire for recognition can lead us down a dark path.
God sees us individually and knows our names.
We should find our worth in God's eyes, not in worldly validation.
Jesus comforts us by knowing our struggles and seeing our potential.
Following Jesus leads to greater things in life.
Our names are written in the Book of Life when we follow Christ.
Chapters
00:00 The Importance of Praise and Gratitude
03:04 Encountering Jesus: The Call to Discipleship
06:13 Recognizing the Messiah: The Journey of Faith
08:54 Understanding Jesus' Knowledge of Us
12:06 The Desire for Recognition and Validation
14:49 Jesus Knows Our Hearts and Flaws
17:42 The Comfort of Being Seen by God
20:28 The Call to Follow Jesus
23:21 Overcoming Doubts and Questions
26:09 Finding Worth in God's Eyes
29:01 The Assurance of Our Names in the Book of Life
31:37 The Promise of Greater Things to Come
34:46 Responding to the Call of Jesus
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