Discovering Who He Really Is

In this sermon by Doug Pratt, the emphasis is on truly discovering who God is and the significant impact this knowledge can have on our lives. Pratt opens by expressing joy in being part of a spiritually active congregation and introduces the message by reading Psalm 111, which highlights God's faithfulness, righteousness, and graciousness. He shares a story about a Maine coastal village in crisis that fails to recognize John D. Rockefeller, who could have aided them substantially. This story serves as an analogy for how people often overlook or fail to seek God's help, despite His willingness to provide. Pratt discusses the contrast between modern advancements in science and a decline in theological understanding, asserting that while evidence of a Creator is evident in the universe, knowing God personally requires revelation through scripture and experience. He uses a C.S. Lewis "Narnia" illustration to convey that knowing God more deeply magnifies His greatness. Revisiting Psalm 111, Pratt summarizes its insights into God's character and emphasizes that unlike some public figures, God's greatness only becomes clearer the more we learn about Him. He encourages the congregation to actively seek God, comparing spiritual discovery to an explorer following a spring leading to a vast ocean. Pratt ends with an appeal for deeper pursuit of God and a prayer for wisdom and spiritual growth.