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Bruce Hempel’s sermon focuses on the transformative process of becoming more like Christ through beholding His glory. He emphasizes that this change is a lifelong journey that begins at salvation and is sustained by spending time in God’s presence. The message draws parallels between Moses’ radiant face after encountering God and the spiritual transformation believers experience when they truly see Jesus.
- [00:00:00] Introduction: Bruce opens with a prayer for the congregation to desire being “people after God’s own heart.”
- [00:00:30] The sermon’s theme is introduced: How do we change to become like Christ?
- [00:00:44] The congregation sings three worship songs about Christlikeness:
- Let the Beauty of Jesus Be Seen in Me
- From Glory to Glory He’s Changing Me
- To Be Like Jesus
- [00:06:23] Bruce directs the audience to 2 Corinthians 3-4:6, contrasting the Old Covenant (law) with the New Covenant (Spirit).
- The Old Covenant was written on stone; the New Covenant is written on human hearts.
- Moses’ radiant face (Exodus 33-34) symbolizes the greater glory of the New Covenant.
- [00:11:18] Key insight: To see God’s glory, our “old self” must die (Romans 6:6).
- [00:15:33] Practical application: Spending time with Jesus transforms us, like Moses’ glow after encountering God.
- [00:19:28] 2 Corinthians 3:18: Believers are changed “from glory to glory” by beholding Christ.
- [00:20:51] The “veil” over hearts (2 Corinthians 3:14-16) is removed when people turn to Christ.
- [00:21:43] Serving Christ means serving others, fulfilling the Great Commandments (Matthew 22:37-39).
- [00:22:46] Closing prayer: A plea for hearts to be opened to see and reflect Jesus’ glory.
Scripture References
- 2 Corinthians 3:1 – 4:6
- Exodus 33:7-34:35 (focus on 33:7, 34:8, 34:29-35)
- Romans 6:6
- Matthew 22:37-39
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