Christ Church
Genesis 1:1-5 MSG
Plain Truth: The image we bear is the god we worship.
1) Though the earth was empty and in chaos, God left it as a work of meaning and beauty
2) God spoke life and light into creation.
Genesis 1:3 (Notice Gen 1: vs. 3,6,9,14,20,24, all begin with ‘God Spoke.. or God said in other translations.) The Power of Words!
Matthew 12:33-37 NLT
Proverbs 18:21 NLT
Hebrews 1:3 NLT
Change principle No. 2 your name spoke life and light into your relationships. And, you can change your life, your home and relationships!
3) God made declarations which led to transformations.
Isaiah 60:19 NLT
Revelation 21:22-27 NLT
Closing Prayer and “Declaration for All Worshippers”
Pastor: God made Declarations which led to transformation! Let our closing prayer be this Spoken Declaration.
People: “Today I declare that words bring life and words bring death. I declare to be an Image bearer of God who speaks words of “Life to others”. I will measure my words and deeds so they bring encouragement and not discouragement to those I love. In Jesus' Name!