S3 Ep19: The Pitfalls of self-preservation with Rob Nemeth

Discovering Jesus with FirstNaz Zephyrhills

Pastor Rob's sermon, "Self Preservation," delves deep into the subject of self-preservation and how it might negatively affect our bond with God. Rob illustrates this through his experiences at Loving Hands Ministry, stressing the vital role of mentors in his spiritual journey. Through his interpretation of the Bible's Matthew 12, Rob stresses that Sabbath was meant to be a day of rest and holiness rather than a checklist of rules, a perspective that is supported by Jesus's account of David and Abiathar. Pointing out David's volatility during his self-preservation period, Pastor Rob implores his audience to scrutinize their personal alignments closely. Self-preservation, he cautions, often leads us into relationships and alliances God did not intend for us, and these can bear significant costs. Rob also underlines the ripple effect of self-preservation - how it leads to the demise of the priesthood and puts future generations in challenging situations. Further into the sermon, Rob explores how God has always come to our rescue, using the prophet Jeremiah's story to illustrate God's capacity to correct our chaos. Despite our misguided self-preservation attempts, Rob emphasizes that divine plans always find a way forward. The sermon insists that we must closely evaluate our relationships and alliances, ensuring they align with God's plans to achieve spiritual growth. In conclusion, Pastor Rob's sermon challenges the concept of self-preservation, highlighting its potential to hinder our relationship with God. Rob uses David and Abiathar's story to underline the pitfalls of self-preservation and the necessity of aligning with God's intentions. The sermon serves as a wake-up call, urging us to scrutinize our relationships, alliances, and, most crucially, to put God first in all our endeavors.
00:00 - Intro
01:22 - Self-Preservation
02:41 - The Pharisees and the Reformation
08:23 - Jesus on Saul and the
14:54 - David the Priest and the Church
19:12 - David lied to the priest
24:40 - David aligned himself with a priest who wasn't supposed to be the
31:59 - Sometimes Our Self-Preservation Affects Others
39:47 - Jeremiah and the Israelites
45:02 - Philadelphians: Unholy Relationships
47:48 - Who Are We UnYoked With?
51:14 - Self-Preservation and the Gospel
52:34 - Post-sermon