• Struggling with negative self-talk and finding worth in God's love
• Lent season preparations and Ash Wednesday service
• Fundraising event for Gateway of Hope called Coldest Night of the Year
• Church announcements, including youth activities and a member's 50th anniversary celebration
• Reading from Revelation 1 as a greeting to God
• Worshiping together as a community in Christ
• The nature of God, specifically the Holy Trinity
• Christ's birth, life, suffering, crucifixion, and resurrection
• The Holy Spirit and its role in faith
• Belief in the resurrection and eternal life
• Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
• The relationship between God the Father, Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit
• References to 1 Corinthians 2:9-12
• The Holy Spirit's role in revealing God's plans and intentions
• Invocation of the Holy Spirit for guidance, power, and comfort
• Song lyrics asking the Holy Spirit to reign and have power over the church and individuals
• Testimony about the gift of Jesus as redemption and joy
• Declaration of hope and faith in Jesus as the source of peace and strength
• The speaker sings a hymn about the hope and freedom found in Jesus Christ
• A deacon introduces an offering for Night Shift Ministries, which helps the less fortunate in Surrey and Langley
• The congregation gives their gifts to support Night Shift Ministries
• The speaker leads the congregation in giving thanks and worshiping God with offerings and hymns
• Trying to guess who the speaker is imitating
• Clues given: blue jeans, bright plaid shirt, rubber boots, and a toque with a bobble
• The speaker's dad is revealed as the person being imitated, a farmer and construction worker
• Discussion of dressing like God by wearing certain items
• Introduction to the church family prayer, led by Haley
• Thanking God for the birth of baby Jake and praying for his well-being
• Praying for those who are grieving and struggling with mental health issues
• Recalling a personal experience of being small as a child but growing taller, leading to humility
• Discussing Romans 12:3-8, emphasizing the importance of thinking of oneself with sober judgment and using one's gifts according to faith
• Explaining that everyone has different gifts according to God's grace and should use them accordingly
• Giving everything over to God leads to humility
• Humility is a natural outcome of surrendering to God, resulting in service to others and the church
• The Holy Spirit's work in our lives leads to humility and service as we acknowledge our dependence on God for salvation
• True humility is not self-loathing or self-deprivation but rather self-awareness that recognizes God's role in our accomplishments and salvation
• The speaker discusses the importance of humility and self-awareness in understanding God's love
• Comparing oneself to others can be a hindrance to true humility, as it often involves comparing one's faith to that of others rather than their own unique distribution from God
• Social media has exacerbated this issue, making comparisons to others' lives easily accessible and creating unrealistic expectations
• Comparing oneself to others on social media can lead to depression, loneliness, and jealousy
• Social media presents a curated version of others' lives, fueling envy and regret
• Anonymous says comparing oneself to others leads to either pride or anxiety/depression
• The data shows that people get high on comparing themselves to others, but this is not a healthy way to think about oneself
• Definition of faith: a tangible thing vs. a feeling
• Faith as sound doctrine, based on scripture
• Faith as a feeling of certainty and assurance granted by God
• True faith is both sure knowledge of God's revelation in scripture and wholehearted trust in God's salvation work
• Faith leads to humility and a deep-rooted assurance of being loved, saved, and sent out by God.
• The importance of living out humble faith in everyday life
• Using God-given gifts to serve and bless the church
• The distinction between serving out of duty and serving because it's all one can do
• The necessity of being part of the body of believers (the church) to give oneself to it
• A list of specific spiritual gifts mentioned in Romans 12, including prophesying, serving, teaching, encouraging, giving, leading, and showing mercy
• Comparison between Romans 12 and 1 Corinthians 12
• Analogy of the body used by Paul to describe the church
• Importance of love for one another in living out the body
• Need for corporate Christianity, not individualistic faith
• Using gifts within the community of the church
• The importance of church membership and involvement in a local body
• The connection between loving Christ and loving the church
• Using spiritual gifts for the benefit of others, not personal gain
• Identifying and utilizing one's unique gifts to edify the church community
• Recognizing that all gifts are given by God through His grace, not earned by individuals
• The importance of using gifts to love and serve the body of Christ
• Asking "what can I give to God" instead of "what do I get from church"
• Serving the body through giving time, talent, or treasure
• A personal testimony from Stephen Foster about finding purpose in serving others at church
• A story about Pastor's own experience of being asked to run the coffee team and discovering love for those he was serving.
• Serving at a church, specifically making coffee for people
• Realizing the importance of the church as God's plan for salvation
• Embracing the imperfections and humanity of the church
• Identifying one's gifts and serving in various capacities within the church
• Humility and gratitude in serving others through Jesus' example
• Prayer for the church to grow and serve the community
• Confession of sin and asking for mercy
• Thirst for spiritual revival and restoration
• Request for the Holy Spirit to send a revival to the nation
• Celebration of an anniversary and encouragement to live humbly
• Parting blessing from Numbers 6:24-26
• Declaration of hope in life and death through Christ alone
• Affirmation of faith and trust in God's goodness and love
• Hymn singing
• Christ as hope in life and death
• Confession of faith
• Hope springs eternal
• Joy and feasting in endless joy
• Praise to God through hallelujahs