(Worship) Here I Am to Worship ⧸ Open My Eyes
Alan Martin passionately calls believers to worship Jesus wholeheartedly, seek the transforming presence of the Spirit, and draw nearer to the cross for renewal and peace.
This sermon focuses on the wonder of Jesus and the call to draw nearer to Him, surrendering fully and finding strength in trusting and resting in His presence. It emphasizes the need to let go of self-reliance, seek God's grace, and allow His image to be reflected in our lives through prayer and staying in His presence.
Full Transcript
Wonderful to me, I'll never know how much it costs to see my sin upon that cross. I'll never know just how much it costs to see my sin upon that cross. So here I am to worship, here I am to bow down, here I am to say that you're my God.
You're altogether worthy, altogether lovely, altogether wonderful to me. Jesus, what a wonder you are. You are so gentle, so pure and so kind.
You shine like the morning star. Jesus, what a wonder you are. So open my eyes, Lord.
I want to see Jesus, to reach out and touch Him, to say that I love Him. Open my ears, Lord, and help me to listen. Open my eyes, Lord, I want to see Jesus.
Oh, to be like Thee, Oh, to be like Thee, blessed Redeemer, so pure as Thou art. So come in Thy fullness, Lord, come in Thy sweetness, and stamp Thine own image deep on my heart. Spirit of the living God, fall fresh on me.
Spirit of the living God, fall fresh on me. And break me, melt me, mold me, mold me, and fill me. Spirit of the living God, fall fresh on me.
And draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to the cross where Thou hast died. Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to Thy precious bleeding side. And consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord, by the power of Thy grace divine.
Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope, and my will be lost in Thine. Just draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to the cross where Thou hast died. Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord, to Thy precious bleeding side.
I've wandered far away from God, but now I'm coming home. The path of sin, no more to trod. Lord, I'm coming home.
Jesus, I'm coming home, coming home. Never more to roam. Oh, but while I'm on the road, Lord, I'm coming home.
Sometimes life seems like words and music that can't quite become a song. So we cry inside and we try again as we wonder where we went wrong. And at the end of ourselves, when we turn to the Lord, like we've done a time or two before, we find His truth is the same as it's always been.
We never will need more, cause it's not in trying, but in trusting. It's not in running, it's in resting. It's not in wandering, it's in praying that we find the strength of the Lord.
Cause He's all we need for our every need, so we never need be alone. But He'll let us go if we choose to, to live life on our own. And the only good that will ever be said of the pain we'll find ourselves in is they are places to gain the wisdom to say I'll never leave you again.
It's not in trying, but in trusting. It's not in running, it's in resting. It's not in wandering, but in praying that we find the strength of the Lord.
So even now, Lord, even now, Lord, send us love, send us power, send us grace. Even now, Lord, oh, right now, Lord, let the warmth of your presence fill this place. Cause in your presence, in your presence, there is peace, sweet peace.
In your presence, in your presence, there is peace. So I will linger, I will stay in your presence day by day till your likeness may be seen in me. And in your presence, in your presence, there is fullness of joy.
In your presence, in your presence, there is fullness of joy. So I will linger, I will stay in your presence day by day till your likeness may be seen in me.
Sermon Outline
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I. The Call to Worship
- Recognizing Jesus as altogether worthy and wonderful
- Coming humbly to bow down and declare God as Lord
- Expressing love and adoration through heartfelt worship
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II. Seeking Spiritual Renewal
- Inviting the Spirit of the living God to fall fresh
- Allowing God to break, melt, mold, and fill us
- Consecrating ourselves to God’s service by grace
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III. Drawing Near to the Cross
- Approaching the cross where Jesus died
- Finding forgiveness and restoration when wandering
- Committing to never leave God again
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IV. Resting in God’s Presence
- Trusting rather than striving for strength
- Experiencing peace and fullness of joy in God’s presence
- Lingering daily to be transformed into Christ’s likeness
Key Quotes
“Here I am to worship, here I am to bow down, here I am to say that you're my God.” — Alan Martin
“Spirit of the living God, fall fresh on me. And break me, melt me, mold me, mold me, and fill me.” — Alan Martin
“It's not in trying, but in trusting. It's not in running, it's in resting. It's not in wandering, but in praying that we find the strength of the Lord.” — Alan Martin
Application Points
- Approach God daily with a heart ready to worship and declare His worthiness.
- Invite the Holy Spirit to actively transform your life through surrender and consecration.
- Choose to trust and rest in God’s presence rather than striving in your own strength.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main theme of this sermon?
The sermon emphasizes wholehearted worship, spiritual renewal through the Holy Spirit, and drawing closer to Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross.
How does the speaker describe the role of the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit is portrayed as the agent who breaks, melts, molds, and fills believers, enabling transformation and consecration.
What practical advice does the sermon offer for spiritual growth?
It encourages trusting God instead of striving, resting in His presence, praying continually, and committing daily to draw nearer to Him.
Why is the cross central in this message?
The cross represents the cost of sin’s forgiveness and the place where believers find restoration, hope, and renewed commitment.
What does 'lingering in God’s presence' mean?
It means spending consistent time with God to experience peace, joy, and gradual transformation into His likeness.