Prepared to give
Dr. Roberto Miranda
(Audio: Spanish)
SUMMARY: The pastor is preparing the congregation for an upcoming fundraiser for the church's new building. He emphasizes the importance of preparing our hearts and having a willing will to give to the Lord. He also shares about the history of the church's previous building constructions and the importance of legitimate methods in raising funds.
The sermon focuses on the call of Jeremiah, a young and inexperienced man who God called for a great purpose during a historical moment. The pastor emphasizes that God often calls the unpromising and unqualified, as a lesson against the pride of man.
God often calls the unqualified and insignificant to do great things, as He has a controversy against the pride of man. He loves to lift up the poor and empty vessels, and put His essence in them. When God calls, people often feel unqualified or inadequate, but God sees the potential in them. It is a challenge to convert the pocket and be generous with God, but it is crucial to becoming a dedicated disciple. Low self-esteem can hinder a person from realizing their worth and potential in God's plan. It is important to have a healthy sense of self and represent oneself well, regardless of one's circumstances.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of taking care of oneself and one's surroundings, regardless of one's possessions or status. He encourages individuals to recognize their own worth and value, and to face challenges with confidence and courage. He also speaks about God's call for each person's life and the need to discover and fulfill that calling. The speaker then focuses on the Latino community in the United States, highlighting their prophetic call to bless the nation and their need for an enterprising and visionary church to support and disciple them. The speaker calls the Lion of Judah congregation to rise to this challenge and to be a dangerous church on the frontier of God's call.
The speaker encourages the congregation, particularly Latinos in the United States and the Lion of Judah, to live up to their prophetic calling in this important time in human history. He emphasizes the importance of being an aggressive and visionary Church, rather than just subsisting like many churches do. He urges individuals to believe in God's call for their lives and to fully surrender themselves to the Lord. The speaker also discusses the financial needs of the congregation, acknowledging that they often fall short of their budget. He encourages individuals to give generously and live in abundance, trusting that God will provide for them. The speaker concludes by blessing the congregation and urging them to live heroic lives in service of God.
The sermon focuses on the call of Jeremiah, a young and inexperienced man who God called for a great purpose during a historical moment. The pastor emphasizes that God often calls the unpromising and unqualified, as a lesson against the pride of man.
God often calls the unqualified and insignificant to do great things, as He has a controversy against the pride of man. He loves to lift up the poor and empty vessels, and put His essence in them. When God calls, people often feel unqualified or inadequate, but God sees the potential in them. It is a challenge to convert the pocket and be generous with God, but it is crucial to becoming a dedicated disciple. Low self-esteem can hinder a person from realizing their worth and potential in God's plan. It is important to have a healthy sense of self and represent oneself well, regardless of one's circumstances.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of taking care of oneself and one's surroundings, regardless of one's possessions or status. He encourages individuals to recognize their own worth and value, and to face challenges with confidence and courage. He also speaks about God's call for each person's life and the need to discover and fulfill that calling. The speaker then focuses on the Latino community in the United States, highlighting their prophetic call to bless the nation and their need for an enterprising and visionary church to support and disciple them. The speaker calls the Lion of Judah congregation to rise to this challenge and to be a dangerous church on the frontier of God's call.
The speaker encourages the congregation, particularly Latinos in the United States and the Lion of Judah, to live up to their prophetic calling in this important time in human history. He emphasizes the importance of being an aggressive and visionary Church, rather than just subsisting like many churches do. He urges individuals to believe in God's call for their lives and to fully surrender themselves to the Lord. The speaker also discusses the financial needs of the congregation, acknowledging that they often fall short of their budget. He encourages individuals to give generously and live in abundance, trusting that God will provide for them. The speaker concludes by blessing the congregation and urging them to live heroic lives in service of God.
I want to direct your attention to the Book of Jeremiah, the 1st chapter, Jeremiah 1st chapter. I want to prepare your hearts. I think it is Paul who says that we plan what we are going to give to the Lord in one of his calls to deliver his offerings, he says that we prepare for what we are going to give to the Lord because if the will is willing, if we are prepared then we will give the Lord what He needs, what He wants us to give Him.
But it says that, right? that we prepare ourselves for what we are going to give him, that we meditate on it, that we think about it so that then we are ready because the first thing is that, it is the will, right? if the will is prepared then the rest will come naturally and that is what I want us to do this Sunday preparing ourselves now for what comes later.
But it says that, right? that we prepare ourselves for what we are going to give him, that we meditate on it, that we think about it so that then we are ready because the first thing is that, it is the will, right? if the will is prepared then the rest will come naturally and that is what I want us to do this Sunday preparing ourselves now for what comes later.
