Exalting Christ is a central theme in Scripture, emphasizing the supremacy and preeminence of Jesus in all aspects of life and faith. As Paul writes in Philippians 2:9-11, God has highly exalted Jesus and bestowed upon Him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow. This profound truth compels believers to lift Christ high in worship, service, and proclamation. In John 3:30, John the Baptist articulates the essence of this principle, stating, "He must increase, but I must decrease," highlighting the necessity of prioritizing Christ above ourselves. The local church, as described in Ephesians 4:15, is called to grow up in every way into Christ, who is the head, fostering a community that reflects His glory and character. Furthermore, in Colossians 3:1-2, believers are urged to set their minds on things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God, reinforcing the call to exalt Him in our thoughts and actions. Ultimately, exalting Christ transforms not only individual lives but also the collective witness of the church, as seen in the teachings of the early church in Acts 4:12, where salvation is found in no one else but Jesus. Through these scriptural foundations, the act of exalting Christ becomes a vital expression of faith and obedience.
In this sermon, A.J. Gordon shares a dream he had while preparing a message for his church. In the dream, he sees a stranger enter the church and look for a seat. Despite the grandeur of the church building and the importance placed on material things, the stranger's humble and sorrowful demeanor ca
This sermon emphasizes the importance of worshiping the Lord Jesus with love and devotion, highlighting the central role of worship in heaven and the significance of preparing our hearts for worship. It also touches on the essence of ministry being focused on exalting the Lord Jesus and the importan