Sermon: Summary

The sermon explores the theme of communication in a noisy, opinion-driven world, using Psalm 2 as a foundation. It discusses how social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok are central to modern communication and how they can both help and hinder our spiritual lives. The sermon emphasizes the importance of putting God’s plans at the forefront of our communication and living, and it challenges us to flourish as Christians by recognizing God’s sovereign rule over all things, including our lives. The sermon identifies five reactions to God’s kingship: rejection, fear, dependence, service, and worship, encouraging believers to embrace dependence, service, and worship as positive responses to God’s sovereignty.

  • Rejection: God Has A Plan for You (Psalm 2:1-3)
  • Fear: God’s Power Is For You (Psalm 2:4-7)
  • Dependence: God Works Through You (Psalm 2:8-9)
  • Serve: God Is Present For You (Psalm 2:10-11)
  • Worship: God Cares For You (Psalm 2:12)

Opening Prayer

Heavenly Father, we come before You with open hearts and minds, ready to receive Your wisdom and guidance. Help us to be attentive to Your Word and to understand how we can better communicate and live according to Your plans. May Your Holy Spirit guide our discussion today, and may we be open to the lessons You have for us. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Share: Get Talking

What is your favorite social media platform and why?

Study: Go Deeper

What are some ways social media can both positively and negatively impact our spiritual lives?

How can we ensure that God’s plans are at the forefront of our communication?

What does it mean to you to flourish as a Christian in a noisy world?

How do you personally react to the idea of God’s sovereign rule over your life?

Can you share a time when you felt God’s power working through you?

What are some practical ways you can serve God in your community?

How can we cultivate a heart of worship in our daily lives?

What steps can you take this week to depend more on God and less on your own understanding?

Support: Accountability & Application

This week, challenge yourself to spend time each day in prayer and reflection, asking God to reveal areas in your life where you can better align with His plans. Consider how you can serve others in your community as an expression of your faith.

How can we support and pray for you this week?

Closing Prayer

Lord, we thank You for the time we’ve spent together discussing Your Word. Help us to carry the lessons we’ve learned into our daily lives. May we be people who depend on You, serve with joy, and worship with sincerity. Guide us as we seek to align our lives with Your plans. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Additional Resources

KEY VERSES:

Psalm 2:1-12 / Galatians 5:1 / Matthew 28:19-20 / John 4:23-26

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Social media is a central part of modern communication but can be both helpful and distracting.

God’s sovereign rule should be at the forefront of our lives and communication.

Reactions to God’s kingship can include rejection, fear, dependence, service, and worship.

Dependence on God allows Him to work through us to fulfill His mission.

True worship involves serving God with joy and humility.