Beauty of God (Video)
Glenn Meldrum passionately reveals that the true desire of the believer should be to behold the infinite beauty and majesty of God, who is self-existent, omnipotent, and beyond human comprehension.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of having a deep personal relationship with God, highlighting the need to prioritize seeking Him above all else. It delves into the beauty of God and the necessity of desiring Him above all worldly desires, using the analogy of a lover knocking at the door to represent Jesus seeking intimate fellowship with us. The speaker urges listeners to awaken their passion for Jesus, to pursue Him fervently, and to allow Him to cleanse and beautify their hearts, leading to a life of worship and prayer that flows naturally from a deep love for God.
Sermon Outline
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I. The Desire to Behold God's Beauty
- David's longing in Psalm 27:4
- The significance of desiring God above all else
- The contrast between worldly desires and spiritual yearning
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II. Understanding God's Freedom and Self-Existence
- Human limitations and bondage to creation
- God's self-sufficiency and independence
- The meaning of 'I am that I am' to Moses
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III. The Infinite Attributes of God
- God's omnipotence demonstrated in creation
- God's omniscience and omnipresence
- God's eternality and timelessness
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IV. The Danger of Reducing God to Manageable Terms
- Human tendency to create a manageable deity
- Idolatry within the church through false beliefs
- The call to worship the infinite and holy God
Key Quotes
“One thing I have desired of the Lord, that I will seek after, that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord.” — Glenn Meldrum
“God is self-sufficient. He is free. Nothing outside of Him. He doesn't need anything outside of Himself to be who He is and to do what He does.” — Glenn Meldrum
“Left to ourselves, we tend immediately to reduce God to manageable terms.” — Glenn Meldrum
Application Points
- Cultivate a deep desire to know and behold the true beauty of God above all worldly desires.
- Recognize and reject the temptation to reduce God to a manageable or comfortable image.
- Embrace the mystery of God's infinite attributes with humility and awe in your daily walk.