Summary
In this sermon, Pastor Mike discusses the profound impact of self-perception on our lives and futures. He emphasizes that what we think and believe about ourselves determines who we become, a principle supported by both psychology and scripture. Through biblical examples of Moses, Jeremiah, and Gideon, he illustrates how God sees potential in people that they cannot see in themselves. Each of these biblical figures initially saw themselves as inadequate or insignificant, but God saw them as leaders, prophets, and warriors.
The pastor contrasts our limited self-perception with God’s vision of our potential. He explains that negative self-concepts often come from life circumstances, family backgrounds, or demonic influences like rejection. The sermon concludes with the encouraging message that God sees greatness in each believer that they may not recognize in themselves, and challenges listeners to change how they think about themselves by embracing God’s perspective rather than their own limited view.
Intro Prayer
Heavenly Father, as we gather to discuss Your truth today, open our hearts and minds to see ourselves as You see us. Remove the veils of negative self-perception that limit our understanding of who we are in Christ. Help us to be honest with one another about our struggles with self-image, and guide our conversation so that we might encourage each other to embrace the identity and potential You have given us. May Your Holy Spirit reveal to each of us what You want us to learn today. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Ice Breaker
If you could have dinner with any biblical character we discussed today (Moses, Jeremiah, Gideon, or the woman at the well), who would you choose and why?

Key Verses

Proverbs 23:7
Exodus 3:10
Jeremiah 1:5-8
Judges 6:14-16
1 Corinthians 1
Ephesians 1

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