Francis Chan: Foursquare Connection 2014

Sermon Summary

Main Message

This message is a call to re-evaluate our priorities as leaders and individuals. We often get caught up in seeking recognition, fame, and success, but we must not forget that our true source of power and strength comes from God alone. Moses's response to God's offer of the Promised Land serves as a powerful reminder that we should not settle for anything less than a deep, personal relationship with God. We are called to go up the mountain, to enter into His presence, and to experience the transformative power of His presence in our lives.

Key Scripture References

• Exodus 33:1-3 - In this passage, Moses expresses his desire for God's presence to go with him on his journey. He refuses to accept a substitute or a proxy, but instead wants the real thing. This serves as a powerful reminder that we should not settle for anything less than a deep, personal relationship with God.
• Exodus 33:12-17 - Moses's response is one of faith and trust in God's presence. He knows that he cannot lead the people without God's guidance and presence. This passage highlights the importance of seeking God's face and His presence in our lives.
• Isaiah 30:1-3 - In this passage, God rebukes the children of Israel for their lack of trust in Him. They have come up with a plan to seek shelter in Egypt without asking for God's direction or guidance. This serves as a warning against relying on our own strength and wisdom rather than seeking God's presence and guidance.
• Isaiah 30:15 - In this verse, God offers His people a way of salvation through returning to Him in quietness and trust. He promises that if we come back to Him, we will be saved from our enemies and find rest in His presence.

Main Points

We must not settle for anything less than a deep, personal relationship with God.

God's presence is the source of our strength and power as leaders and individuals.

We should seek to go up the mountain, to enter into His presence, and to experience the transformative power of His presence in our lives.

The problem in many churches today is not that we are not doing enough or trying hard enough, but rather that we are getting distracted by so many things that we are no longer walking up the mountain and coming down with this glow that people can't understand.

Application

As leaders and individuals, we must prioritize our relationship with God above all else. We should seek to go up the mountain, to enter into His presence, and to experience the transformative power of His presence in our lives.

We should not settle for anything less than a deep, personal relationship with God. We should trust in His guidance and presence, rather than relying on our own strength and wisdom.

As we seek to make disciples and grow our churches, we must remember that the true source of power and strength comes from God alone. We should not try to duplicate ourselves or multiply our efforts without first seeking to go up the mountain and experience the transformative power of His presence in our lives.

Conclusion

This message is a call to re-evaluate our priorities as leaders and individuals. We must seek to go up the mountain, to enter into God's presence, and to experience the transformative power of His presence in our lives. By doing so, we will be empowered to make disciples and grow our churches in ways that are truly remarkable.