Am I Really Saved? Part 4

Destiny Church sermons

April 28, 2024

• John 1:14
• Hebrews 4:16-17
• Genesis 3:23-24
• Matthew 21:13
• Matthew 23:38
• John 14:10
• 2 Corinthians 5:21
• 1 Corinthians 6:19
• John 14:16

Pastor Gene’s sermon delves into the theme of salvation and the presence of God in our lives. He emphasizes the importance of understanding what it truly means to be saved and how God’s grace plays a vital role in this process. The sermon is structured around the metaphor of cleaning one’s house, symbolizing the inner purity required for God’s presence to dwell within us.

Pastor Gene stresses the need for a balanced understanding of biblical teachings, highlighting the importance of interpreting scriptures within their context. He emphasizes that God’s grace is central to salvation, regardless of one’s past mistakes or doubts.

The sermon progresses to discuss the concept of God’s presence throughout history, starting with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Despite their initial communion with God, sin led to their expulsion from His presence. Subsequently, God established the Tabernacle as a place for His presence, with strict rituals and regulations governing access to it.

However, Pastor Gene explains how even this system was flawed, as evidenced by Jesus’ rebuke of the money changers in the temple. Ultimately, Jesus becomes the perfect vessel for God’s presence, as He is without sin.

The end of the sermon revolves around the revelation that believers now serve as the dwelling place of God’s presence. Through Jesus’ sacrifice, our bodies become temples of the Holy Spirit, allowing us to experience God’s presence intimately.

In conclusion, Pastor Gene encourages listeners to embrace their role as carriers of God’s presence, dispelling any feelings of unworthiness or inadequacy. He emphasizes that God’s grace cleanses us from sin and enables us to dwell in His presence continually. The sermon culminates in a call to worship and gratitude for the privilege of hosting God’s presence in our lives.