Sermon Note Archives - 2010
". . . to Him be the Glory forever and ever!"
Pastor Dave Scherrer
October 17, 2010
Glory is for God and God alone:
For my name's sake I defer my anger, for the sake of my praise I restrain it for you, that I may not cut you off. Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tried you in the furnace of affliction. For my own sake, for my own sake, I do it, for how should my name be profaned? My glory I will not give to another. Isaiah 48:9-11 (NASB)
God created us for His glory:
Bring my sons from afar and my daughters from the end of the earth, every one who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory. Isaiah 43:6-7
God restored Israel from exile for the glory of his name:
Ezekiel 36:22-23, 32
Jesus sought the glory of his Father in all he did:
The one who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory; but the one who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true, and in him there is no falsehood. John 7:l8
Jesus' obedience in suffering brought God glory:
Philippians 2:5-10
Jesus told us to do good works so that God gets glory:
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16; also 1 Peter 2:12
The ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Son of God:
He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you. John 16:14
God instructs us to do everything for his glory:
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
l Corinthians 10:31; also 6:20
God tells us to serve in a way that will glorify him:
Whoever serves, [let him do it] as one who serves by the strength which God supplies - in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. l Peter 4:11
Everything that happens will result in God's glory:
From him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen. Romans 11:33-36
In the New Jerusalem the glory of God replaces the sun:
And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives its light, and its lamp is the Lamb (Revelation 21:23).
Notes:
So what does God's glory have to do with 4Cs?
- We exist to give God glory - Isaiah 43:6-7
- Obedience in suffering brings God's glory - Philippians 2:5-10
- The will of the Father in us and the Church is all that matters