WHO? | John F. Hannah | Sermon Notes — Hello Pastor

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WHO?

New Life Covenant Church Southeast • Sep 7, 2025 • 96 min

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Summary

In this message, Pastor John F. Hannah teaches that biblical worship is a lifestyle and heart posture rooted in deep reverence and recognition of who God is. Rather than limiting God to a single title, God reveals Himself to His people as 'I AM'—stepping into every season as our Provider (Jehovah Jireh), Healer (Jehovah Rapha), and Victory (Jehovah Nissi). Believers are encouraged to recognize God's active presence in their daily lives and maintain a continuous posture of worship through every wilderness trial.

Themes

Worship as a LifestyleNames and Character of GodRecognizing God's PresenceDivine ProvisionHealing and WholenessGod as Defender

Pastor's Points

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I am your Provider (Jehovah Jireh)

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I am your Healer (Jehovah Rapha)

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I am your Victory (Jehovah Nissi)

Key Points

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True biblical worship is not merely an event or song, but a heart posture and lifestyle defined by reverence, awe, and deep respect for God's supreme authority.
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God revealed Himself to Moses as 'I AM,' demonstrating that He cannot be limited by a single title, but meets His people in every season as whatever they need.
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When we praise God, we thank Him for what He has done, but when we worship Him, we honor Him for who He is.
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Before God brings believers into their Canaan of promise, He calls them to worship Him faithfully through the trials of the wilderness.
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God allows seasons of daily reliance—like gathering manna day by day—to test trust, build faith, and reveal Himself continuously as Jehovah Jireh.
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As Jehovah Rapha, God promises to heal and protect those who pay attention to His voice, bringing emotional, mental, and spiritual wholeness beyond physical healing.
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Spiritual opposition often arises because believers are moving forward toward God's purpose, but God fights as Jehovah Nissi, turning enemy attacks into victories that protect future generations.
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Sermon Moments

“When you praise him, you praise him for what he's done. But when you worship him, you worship him for who he is.”

“God said to Moses, 'I'm too big for you to just put a name on me. So, I want you to go tell him I AM.'”

“Before you get to your Canaan, you got to worship him in your wilderness.”

“Your next won't come until you recognize your now.”

“Give me what I want and watch me provide what you need.”

“He's giving you lack so you can see him to be a provider.”

“As long as Moses stays in a worship posture, they won't lose.”

“When they attack you, they're not attacking you—they're attacking the throne of the Lord.”

This Week

Begin each day by acknowledging God as 'I AM' and thanking Him specifically for who He needs to be in your present season.

Practice daily reliance by trusting God for day-by-day provision rather than letting financial anxieties consume your thoughts.

Keep a dedicated journal of 'popup' moments where God shows up as your provider, healer, or peace, so you never forget His goodness.

Respond to spiritual stress and conflict with elevated worship and prayer rather than relying on natural arguments or anxiety.

Seek out and maintain encouraging, godly relationships that will hold up your hands in prayer and worship when you feel weary.

Express your gratitude vocally in worship, giving God praise for who He is rather than just asking Him for what He can do.

Model family prayer and worship in your home, teaching children how to build a heart posture of devotion to God.

Remember This

True biblical worship begins when we recognize and reverence God as the great 'I AM' in every season of life—trusting Him as our Provider, Healer, and Defender.

A Challenge for You

In all of your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path. Open your heart to be a channel of God's provision and blessings to others, trusting Him to show up as your Jehovah Jireh in every circumstance.

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