Here's the Point from CrossPoint Christian Church in Whittier, CA

  We must recognize the supremacy of Jesus in order to glorify God. Jesus’ supremacy is seen by: 1. His transfiguration Luke 9:29 As He prayed, the appearance of His face was altered, and His robe became white and glistening.  John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. 2 Peter 1:16-18 Fo...

Glorificamos a Dios siguiendo a Jesucristo como el demanda. Ser un seguidor de Jesucristo significa: 1. Aprender a negarnos a nosotros mismos. Lucas 9:23 Y decía a todos: Si alguno quiere venir en pos de mí, niéguese a sí mismo, tome su cruz cada día, y sígame. 2 Corintios 5:15  y por todos murió, para que los que viven, ya no vivan para sí, sino para aquel que murió y resucitó por ellos. Tito 2:1...

We glorify God by Following Jesus the way He demands. Being a follower of Jesus means: 1. Learning to deny ourselves. Luke 9:23 Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. 2 Corinthians 5:15 and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again....

Glorificamos a Dios tenieno un entendimiento bíblico de quien es Jesucristo.   De acuerdo a la Biblia, Jesus es:  1. El esperado Cristo de Israel. Lucas 9:20 Él les dijo: ¿Y vosotros, quién decís que soy? Entonces respondiendo Pedro, dijo: El Cristo de Dios. Lucas 2:11 que os ha nacido hoy, en la ciudad de David, un Salvador, que es CRISTO el Señor. Hechos 5:42 Y todos los días, en el templo y por...

We glorify God by having a proper biblical understanding of who Jesus is. According to the Bible, Jesus is: 1. The long-awaited Messiah of Israel. Luke 9:20 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered and said, “The Christ of God.” Luke 2:11 For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Acts 5:42 And daily in the temple, and in every h...

Dios es glorificado cuando buscamos y nos sometemos a sus planes mejores. Para experimentar los planes mejores de Dios, debemos: 1. Parar de decirle a Él que debería hacer. Lucas 9:12 Pero el día comenzaba a declinar; y acercándose los doce, le dijeron: Despide a la gente, para que vayan a las aldeas y campos de alrededor, y se alojen y encuentren alimentos; porque aquí estamos en lugar desierto....

God is glorified when we learn to seek and submit to His better plans. To experience God’s better plans we must: 1. Stop telling Him what He should do. Luke 9:12 When the day began to wear away, the twelve came and said to Him, “Send the multitude away, that they may go into the surrounding towns and country, and lodge and get provisions; for we are in a deserted place here.” Job 36:22-23 “Look, G...

Punto Principal: Glorificamos a Dios al estar involucrados en la obra del reino. Obra del rino se lleva acabo por medio de: 1. Las personas escogidas. Lucas 9:1a Habiendo reunido a sus doce discípulos, les dio… 1 Pedro 2:9 Mas vosotros sois linaje escogido, real sacerdocio, nación santa, pueblo adquirido por Dios, para que anunciéis las virtudes de aquel que os llamó de las tinieblas a su luz admi...

Main Point:We glorify God by being involved in kingdom work. Kingdom work is accomplished: 1. By the people that are chosen. Luke 9:1a Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them… 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; Eph...

Lucas 8:41-56 Agosto 14, 2022   Punto Principal: Dios es glorificado conforme sus hijos no pierden esperanza en Él.   Cristianos no deben perder la esperanza: 1. Aún bajo las circunstancias más dificiles.  Lucas 8:42 porque tenía una hija única, como de doce años, que se estaba muriendo. Job 13:15a He aquí, aunque él me matare, en él esperaré;  Isaias 26:3 Tú guardarás en completa paz a aquel cuyo...

Luke 8:41-56 August 14, 2022   Main Point: God is glorified as His children never lose hope in Him.   Christians need not lose hope: 1. Even in the toughest of circumstances.  Luke 8:42a for he had an only daughter about twelve years of age, and she was dying.  Job 13:15 Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him. Even so, I will defend my own ways before Him. Isaiah 26:3 You will keep him in perfect...

Dios es glorificado por el testimonio de su amor y poder en nuestras vidas.   Qué ha hecho Dios por mi? 1. Me creó. Jeremias 1:5 Antes que te formase en el vientre te conocí, y antes que nacieses te santifiqué, te di por profeta a las naciones. Salmo 139:13-15 Porque tú formaste mis entrañas; Tú me hiciste en el vientre de mi madre. 14 Te alabaré; porque formidables, maravillosas son tus obras; Es...

God is glorified through our testimony of His power and love in our lives.   What has God done for me? 1. He created me. Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations.” Psalm 139:13-15 For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. 14 I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully...

Punto Principal: Dios es glorificado cuando confiamos en su fidelidad Los Cristianos nunca debemos desmayar porque: 1. Todos los problemas som temporales. 2. Dios siempre está en control. 3. Dios es fiel.

Dios es glorificado cuando sus hijos crecen en fe hacia El.   Nuestra fe crece cuando aprendemos que:  1. Aveces Dios nos dirije hacia las tormentas.   Lucas 8:22 Aconteció un día, que entró en una barca con sus discípulos, y les dijo: Pasemos al otro lado del lago. Y partieron.  Salmo 23:4 Aunque ande en valle de sombra de muerte, No temeré mal alguno, porque tú estarás conmigo; Tu vara y tu caya...

God is glorified when His children grow in faith toward Him.  Our Faith Grows when we realize that: 1. God sometimes directs us toward storms. Luke 8:22 Now it happened, on a certain day, that He got into a boat with His disciples. And He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side of the lake.” And they launched out.  Psalm 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,...

Main Point: God is glorified when we trust in His faithfulness. Christians need not ever give up because: 1. All troubles are temporary 2. God is always in control 3. God is faithful

Cristianos somos la verdadera familia de Jesucristo, para la gloria de Dios.   Quién es la verdadera familia de nuestro señor Jesucristo?:  1. No los relacionados por la carne Marcos 3:34-35 Y mirando a los que estaban sentados alrededor de él, dijo: He aquí mi madre y mis hermanos. 35 Porque todo aquel que hace la voluntad de Dios, ese es mi hermano, y mi hermana, y mi madre. 2 Corintios 5:16 De...

  Christians are Christ’s true family, for the glory of God.   Who is Christ’s True Family?   1. Not those related in the flesh Mark 3:34-35 And He looked around in a circle at those who sat about Him, and said, “Here are My mother and My brothers! 35 For whoever does the will of God is My brother and My sister and mother.” 2 Corinthians 5:16 Therefore, from now on, we regard no one according to t...

Dios es glorificado cuando su palabra produce fruto en nuestras vidas. Para producir fruto en nuestras vidas, debemos:  1. Comprender la palabra de Dios Mateo 13:19 Cuando alguno oye la palabra del reino y no la entiende, viene el malo, y arrebata lo que fue sembrado en su corazón. Este es el que fue sembrado junto al camino. Hechos 8:30 Acudiendo Felipe, le oyó que leía al profeta Isaías, y dijo:...

God is glorified when His word yields fruit in our lives.   To yield fruit in our lives, me must:   1. Comprehend God’s word Matthew 13:19 When anyone hears the word of the kingdom, and does not understand it , then the wicked one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is he who received seed by the wayside. Acts 8:30 So Philip ran to him, and heard him reading the prophet Isaiah...

Glorificamos a Dios contribuyendo de lo que tenemos hacia su obra. La obra del reino es financiada por gente que: 1. Ha sido transformada Colosenses 3:1-2 Si, pues, habéis resucitado con Cristo, buscad las cosas de arriba, donde está Cristo sentado a la diestra de Dios. 2 Poned la mira en las cosas de arriba, no en las de la tierra. Romanos 6:4 Porque somos sepultados juntamente con él para muerte...

We glorify God by contributing with what we have towards His work. Kingdom work is supported by people who: 1. Are transformed Colossians 3:1-2 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. Romans 6:4 Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death,...

Dios es glorificado cuando pecadores perdonados le responden apropiadamente.  1. Simón, el fariseo   Lucas 7:36   Uno de los fariseos invitó a Jesús a cenar, así que Jesús fue a su casa y se sentó a comer Revelación 3:20 »¡Mira! Yo estoy a la puerta y llamo. Si oyes mi voz y abres la puerta, yo entraré y cenaremos juntos como amigos. Juan 14:23 Jesús contestó: —Todos los que me aman harán lo que y...

God is glorified when forgiven sinners respond to Him properly.    1. Simon, the Pharisee  Luke 7:36 Then one of the Pharisees asked Him to eat with him. And He went to the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to eat.  Revelation. 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. John 14:23 Jesus answered and...