Embracing the Omnipresence and Purpose of Christ

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Day 1: The Arrival of Hope

Jesus' arrival on the scene of sin, death, pain, and trauma signifies the arrival of hope, love, grace, and shalom. His presence is not distant or detached, but near and involved. He is here today, offering us purpose and direction in our lives ([00:00]).

Zephaniah 3:17 - "The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing."

Reflection: How have you experienced the nearness of God in your life recently?

Day 2: The Champion of Love

Just as Muhammad Ali would declare his presence in the ring, Jesus declares His presence in our world. He is the champion of love, grace, and peace, stepping into our brokenness and offering restoration ([00:00]).

1 John 4:9 - "In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him."

Reflection: In what ways have you seen Jesus as the champion of love in your life?

Day 3: The Purpose of Knowing Jesus

Our ultimate purpose in life is to know Jesus. This is not a distant, theoretical knowledge, but a personal, intimate relationship that shapes our identity and actions ([00:00]).

Philippians 3:10 - "I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death."

Reflection: How is your relationship with Jesus shaping your daily life?

Day 4: The Nearness of God

God is not distant or detached. He is near, involved in our lives, and present in our circumstances. His nearness is a source of comfort, strength, and guidance for us ([00:00]).

Psalm 145:18 - "The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth."

Reflection: How can you cultivate a greater awareness of God's nearness in your daily life?

Day 5: The Presence of Shalom

Jesus brings shalom - peace, wholeness, and well-being - into our lives. His presence transforms our chaos into order, our brokenness into wholeness, and our despair into hope ([00:00]).

Isaiah 9:6 - "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

Reflection: How have you experienced the shalom of Jesus in your life?

Sermon Summary

In my sermon, I emphasized the omnipresence and omnipotence of Jesus Christ, drawing a parallel between His divine arrival and the triumphant entry of a champion into a boxing ring. I highlighted how Jesus, like a champion, steps into the scene of sin, death, pain, and trauma, and declares that hope, love, grace, shalom, and purpose are present. I stressed that the purpose of our lives is to know Jesus, to understand His teachings, and to live by them.

I also underscored the accessibility of God. I pointed out that God is not distant or detached from us; instead, He is near and present in our lives. I emphasized that God is not just 'out there', but He is here with us, in our midst, in our everyday lives. This understanding of God's proximity is crucial in fostering a personal relationship with Him and experiencing His divine presence in our lives.

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1. "And all of creation testifies of him like Muhammad Ali would walk into the ring and say The champ is here. Jesus steps in onto the scene of sin and death and pain and Trauma and he says hope is here." - 00:00

2. "Jesus doesn't just bring hope, but Love is Here, Grace is here, Shalom is here. He brings all these things into our lives, transforming our pain and trauma." - 00:00

3. "HED is here, purpose is here. The purpose for you and I in our life is to know Jesus." - 00:00

4. "We can know that God because he ain't out there kicking it, he came near and he's here today." - 00:00

5. "Jesus steps into our lives, not as a distant deity, but as a close companion. He's not just out there, he's here with us, in our everyday lives." - 00:00

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