Crowned with glory and honor
Gregory Bishop
(Audio: Spanish)
SUMMARY: The speaker begins by reading Psalm 8 and reflecting on how majestic God's creation is. He recalls a conversation with an atheist about the beauty of nature and how it points to God's existence. The speaker then focuses on the idea that God has crowned each human being with glory and honor, giving them dignity and self-respect. This crown also represents power and authority, as Adam and Eve were called to rule over the earth. The speaker emphasizes the importance of praising God, even in times of struggle and hardship, as it brings strength and silences the enemy. Children are also capable of worshiping God and their praise has a special power. The speaker ends by referencing the movie Chariots of Fire, where a Christian athlete feels God's pleasure when he runs.
The sermon discusses the concept of Christian self-esteem and how it differs from pride. It emphasizes the idea that every human being has been crowned with glory by God, and it is our responsibility to reflect that glory in our lives. However, sin and shame can overshadow this glory, and it is important to recognize our worth as children of God and strive to live with honor and dignity. The sermon also touches on the idea of earning crowns through perseverance and endurance, similar to how athletes abstain from certain things to win the gold medal. Ultimately, the goal is to hear Jesus say, "well done, faithful servant."
The speaker encourages people to see themselves and others as crowned with glory and honor by God, and to live a life worthy of this calling. He shares an example of a girl with a physical defect who radiated God's glory through her character and leadership. He also encourages people to see the dignity in others, even those who may appear downtrodden, and to treat them with respect. The speaker prays for people to grow in their knowledge of their identity in Christ and to be witnesses of God's glory to the world. The congregation sings and is invited for prayer.
The sermon discusses the concept of Christian self-esteem and how it differs from pride. It emphasizes the idea that every human being has been crowned with glory by God, and it is our responsibility to reflect that glory in our lives. However, sin and shame can overshadow this glory, and it is important to recognize our worth as children of God and strive to live with honor and dignity. The sermon also touches on the idea of earning crowns through perseverance and endurance, similar to how athletes abstain from certain things to win the gold medal. Ultimately, the goal is to hear Jesus say, "well done, faithful servant."
The speaker encourages people to see themselves and others as crowned with glory and honor by God, and to live a life worthy of this calling. He shares an example of a girl with a physical defect who radiated God's glory through her character and leadership. He also encourages people to see the dignity in others, even those who may appear downtrodden, and to treat them with respect. The speaker prays for people to grow in their knowledge of their identity in Christ and to be witnesses of God's glory to the world. The congregation sings and is invited for prayer.
Brothers, I invite you to open your Bibles in Psalm 8, please. Psalm 8. the word says:
“.. O Jeovah, our Lord, how glorious is your name in all the earth. You have put your glory above the heavens from the mouths of children and from those who suck you founded the fortress, because of your enemies to silence the enemy and the vengeful. When I see your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you formed, I say, what is man that you have memory of him and the Son of man that you visit him? You have made him little lower than the angels and crowned him with glory and honor. You made him lord over the works of your hands, you put everything under his feet; sheep and oxen, all of them, and also the beasts of the field, the birds of the air and the fish of the sea, everything that passes through the paths of the sea, O Lord our Lord, how great is your name in all the earth ....”
“.. O Jeovah, our Lord, how glorious is your name in all the earth. You have put your glory above the heavens from the mouths of children and from those who suck you founded the fortress, because of your enemies to silence the enemy and the vengeful. When I see your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you formed, I say, what is man that you have memory of him and the Son of man that you visit him? You have made him little lower than the angels and crowned him with glory and honor. You made him lord over the works of your hands, you put everything under his feet; sheep and oxen, all of them, and also the beasts of the field, the birds of the air and the fish of the sea, everything that passes through the paths of the sea, O Lord our Lord, how great is your name in all the earth ....”
