Sunday, 28 February 1999

The Glory of God (Rev. Sidney Garland) 28-02-1999

MY SERMON NOTES
@ Church of Christ in Nigeria (COCIN)
(Now Church of Christ in Nations)
Hwolshe, Gigiring, Jos
Plateau State, Nigeria
28th February, 1999

SERMON
* Speaker: Rev. Sidney Garland
* Topic: The Glory of God
* Theme: Following in His Footsteps
* Text: John 12:20-36

* Names are very important in significance - God glorified his name (John 12:28)

* We are confident of victory when we glorify the name of God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit through worship

* We should be motivated by the burning desire to lift up the name of the Lord

* God does everything to vindicate His name (to protect the glory of His name)
Psalm 79:9 →"Help us, God, our deliverer, on account of your glorious name, deliver us and forgive our sins on account of your name."

* The Lord is worthy of all praise!

* Jesus, while on earth Was dedicated (committed) to glorifying the name of His father
John 17:1 

* Note: God is glorified in Jesus; and Jesus is glorified is God!

* Man's chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever

* The first impact of seeking the glory of God should be in your prayer life

* God honors the name of His Son (Philippians 2:9-11

Psalm 150:1 →"Hallelujah! Praise God in his Holy Place. Praise him in his great expanse."

* Secondly, God's glory should make an impact in your witnessing, mission and evangelism efforts

Psalm 34:2"My soul will glorify the LORD; the humble will hear about it and rejoice."

* God's glory should create an impact in your family

* God's glory should have an impact in your problems, difficulties, sorrows etc

* Whatever you do in your life should be for the promotion of the glory of God

1 Corinthians 10:31 →"Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God."



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