Best of 2024: #6 Winning the World but Losing Yourself by Pastor Packia Raj | CHANDLER BIBLE CONFERENCE 2024

Taking The Land - CFM Sermon Podcast

Summary

In his sermon, Packia Raj emphasizes the critical need for personal integrity and a deep relationship with God among church leaders. He warns against the dangers of misplaced priorities and calls for a return to intimacy with God. Raj urges listeners to focus on the heart of worship and prioritize knowing and loving Jesus above all else.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Crisis in Leadership
02:54 The Danger of Misplaced Priorities
06:08 The Importance of Intimacy with God
12:00 The Call for a Deeper Relationship
17:47 The Heart of Worship vs. The Work of Ministry
31:56 Conclusion: Winning the World, Losing Yourself

Takeaways

• We are witnessing a crisis in church leadership due to moral failures.
• Misplaced priorities can lead to losing our own souls while trying to win the world.
• Intimacy with God is essential for effective ministry.
• Our validation should come from our relationship with Christ, not our ministry.
• The purpose of salvation is to have a personal relationship with Jesus.
• We must seek God for who He is, not just for what He can do for us.
• Intimacy with God involves revealing our hearts to Him.
• The work of ministry is not the same as spending time with Jesus.
• True worship comes from a heart that longs for God, not just a duty to perform.
• The gift of Jesus is more valuable than the box of ministry we often focus on.

Show Notes

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