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Above It All

VOUS Church • Nov 3, 2024 • 36 min

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Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Summary

In this encouraging message, Pastor Dakota Duron reminds believers that we serve a God who is above every earthly circumstance, pressure, and division. Drawing from the life of Noah in Hebrews 11 and Genesis 6, the teaching emphasizes that true faith not only believes God exists, but actively seeks His presence and obeys His commands. While Noah built a physical ark to shelter his family, believers today are invited to step onto the boat of faith and build the eternal Church of Jesus Christ.

Themes

Faith and ObedienceSeeking God's PresenceDiscipleshipHoly FearProximity to GodBuilding the Church

Key Points

1.
True faith that pleases God goes beyond acknowledging His existence; it actively and earnestly seeks His presence daily.
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Every disciple is a believer, but not every believer is a disciple—salvation meets us where we are, but growth requires intentionally pursuing where Jesus is.
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Noah walked faithfully with God and remained righteous even though he lived in a society completely overrun by violence and corruption.
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Frustration over not hearing God's voice often stems from a lack of proximity to Him; staying close through prayer and scripture brings clear direction.
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God often calls believers to trust Him with what seems humanly impossible, requiring active faith before the promise is visible.
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True holy fear places God in His proper authority, producing full submission to His commands rather than treating scripture like a selective mood board.
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While Noah built an earthly ark to save his family from physical judgment, believers today are called to build the eternal ark of the Church of Jesus Christ.

Sermon Moments

“Every disciple is a believer, but not every believer is a disciple. Jesus comes to where we are for salvation, but we go to where Jesus is for discipleship.”

“If you are frustrated that you haven't heard from God in a while, you need to check your proximity.”

“Just because it hasn't happened yet does not mean that it is impossible.”

“We are not building a boat that we drive; we are building a box that He will deliver.”

“Some of us have turned the Bible into a mood board and cut out only the parts we like.”

“It took Noah's family over 120 years to build the ark; it's not just about getting faith, it's about keeping faith.”

“We are building an eternal ark called the Church of Jesus Christ that will rise above it all.”

This Week

Ask God daily for a spiritual appetite and a deep hunger for His presence rather than settling for mere entertainment.

Examine your daily proximity to God through scripture and prayer so that you can clearly hear His voice and guidance.

Choose to be a peacemaker in your family and community, refusing to let cultural or political tensions cause division.

Surrender control of your business, family, and personal plans to God, letting Him steer your life instead of taking the wheel yourself.

Commit to full obedience to God's Word rather than picking and choosing scriptures that fit your personal preferences.

Develop a holy fear of God that prioritizes His approval over human acceptance and popularity.

Actively engage in building the local church, using your life and faith to help invite others into God's eternal refuge.

Remember This

True faith requires both believing in God and actively seeking Him, surrendering our full obedience to build His kingdom above all else.

A Challenge for You

Get on the boat called faith because I promise it will rise above your sins, your transgressions, your iniquities. Will we still build together? Because there's more room on the boat.

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