Heaven came down and glory filled my soul
Summary
Jerry begins his sermon with a prayer, seeking God's guidance and blessing. He introduces his message, "Heaven Came Down and Glory Filled My Soul," by acknowledging the familiar teachings about Jesus' ascension and ministry in heaven, as well as the believer's position in Christ. However, he emphasizes the often-overlooked truth of God's dwelling within believers through the Holy Spirit. He references the pamphlet "My Heart, Christ's Home" to illustrate God's desire to fully own and reside in our lives, emphasizing the importance of surrendering control to Him. Jerry shares personal experiences of God's intimate involvement in his life, guiding him through small and large matters, revealing areas of self-life, and prompting him towards actions that align with God's will. He encourages listeners to trust God's timing and guidance, even when facing weaknesses or challenges, emphasizing that God's strength is manifested in our weaknesses. The message concludes with a reminder of God's presence and ownership of our lives, urging listeners to fully surrender to Him and experience the fullness of salvation.
Outline
Introduction: Acknowledging familiar teachings about Jesus' ascension and ministry in heaven, and the believer's position in Christ.
Emphasis on God's dwelling within believers through the Holy Spirit.
God's Immutability: His unchanging nature and presence within believers.
"My Heart, Christ's Home": Illustration of God's desire to fully own and reside in our lives.
Personal experiences of God's guidance and conviction in Jerry's life.
Encouragement to trust God's timing and guidance, even in weaknesses.
Reminder of God's presence, ownership, and the fullness of salvation.
Conclusion: Prayer of gratitude and surrender to God.
16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.
20 At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you.
23 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.
14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; 17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,
