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Casey Losee’s sermon, titled Press on to Know the Lord, emphasizes the call to pursue a deep, relational knowledge of God through His Word and the Holy Spirit. The message highlights God’s desire for steadfast love over ritualistic sacrifice, the transformative power of divine wisdom, and the necessity of faith to receive revelation.
- [00:00] Opens with prayer, asking for receptive hearts to grow in God’s knowledge and grace.
- [00:31] Key text: Hosea 6:1-6 – God invites Israel (and us) to press on to know Him, contrasting fleeting human love with His steadfast, abundant faithfulness.
- [01:30] God’s wisdom is reliable (“as sure as the dawn”) and life-giving (“spring rains”).
- [01:56] Emphasizes God’s desire for knowledge of Him over empty religious acts (Hosea 6:6).
- [03:31] Matthew 13:51-52 – Disciples are called to be “scribes” of God’s kingdom, storing up wisdom (old and new) for faithful stewardship.
- [05:48] James 1:5-11 – Wisdom is generously given to those who ask in faith, while doubt leads to instability. Riches fade, but God’s wisdom endures.
- [09:18] James 3:17 – Divine wisdom is pure, peaceable, gentle, and open to reason, reflecting God’s nature.
- [11:45] Ephesians 1:15-2:10 – Prayer for the Spirit’s revelation to enlighten hearts, revealing Christ’s supremacy and our inheritance in Him.
- Highlights God’s immeasurable power in raising Christ (1:19-23) and saving us by grace (2:8-10).
- [18:13] 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 – True wisdom comes through the Spirit, not human eloquence. The “mind of Christ” is given to believers for discernment.
- Natural (unspiritual) people cannot grasp spiritual truths (2:14).
- [22:23] Closes with prayer for discernment, prioritizing God’s Word, and deepening relational knowledge of Him.
Scripture References
- Hosea 6:1-6
- Matthew 13:51-52
- James 1:5-11
- James 3:17
- Ephesians 1:15-2:10
- 1 Corinthians 2:1-16
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