God's Kids: The Perks of Belonging to the Father (John 17:6-10) | Pastor PJ Berner

In this sermon, Pastor PJ delves into the blessings and responsibilities that come with being 'God's Kids' (GKs), drawing an analogy with the benefits experienced by pastor's kids (PKs). The key points include the significance of the High Priestly Prayer in John 17, where Jesus prays for his disciples and all believers, revealing three primary blessings: being given to Christ by the Father, progressive sanctification, and having a place in Jesus’ affections. By breaking down the scripture, the sermon emphasizes the need for believers to recall and be thankful for the blessings of being in Christ, to appreciate God's ongoing revelation of Himself, and to understand the profound love that Jesus has for them, urging believers to respond in gratitude, humility, confidence, and in kind love towards others.Sermon Notes00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts00:26 Perks of Being a Pastor's Kid (PK)01:13 Blessings of Being God's Kids (GK)02:16 Jesus' High Priestly Prayer02:59 Understanding Manifestation in the Bible04:17 The Disciples' Relationship with God and Jesus09:03 The Concept of Being 'In Christ'09:50 Exploring the Blessings of Being 'In Christ'14:58 Sanctification Explained17:18 The Immense Privilege of Being in Christ22:11 Reflecting on Our Blessings in Christ22:35 Understanding Jesus' Teachings24:00 The Disciples' Journey of Faith25:02 Growth in Faith and Knowledge27:36 The Progressive Nature of Spiritual Growth36:58 Jesus' Prayer for His Disciples39:08 The Profound Love of Jesus41:42 Responding to Jesus' Love46:27 Concluding Thoughts on Worship and GratitudeFind out more about Compass Bible Church.