EPISODE · Oct 6, 2025 · 34 MIN
I AM WHO I AM: God's Name & Moses' Calling
from CityRise Sermon Conversations · host Ben Hays, Chris DeArman, Dr. Mark Edworthy
The CityRise Church teaching pastors gather this week for a Sermon Conversation to dive into Week 5 of the "Can I Still Experience God?" series, focusing on Moses' encounter with God at the burning bush in Exodus 3.The main idea for this discussion is clear: God doesn't play hide and seek; He longs to reveal Himself to us.The pastors discuss the profound meaning and power of God's proper name, Yahweh (or "I AM WHO I AM"), and why this revelation was the key to empowering Moses—who was struggling with self-doubt and fear—to step into the next phase of his calling.Join the pastors as they explore:The personal stories behind naming their own children and the power of a proper name.The overwhelming frequency of God's proper name (Yahweh) in the Old Testament.The contrast between Moses' small "Here I am" and God's expansive "I AM."What attributes of God are revealed in the statement "I AM WHO I AM" (preexistence, immutability, sovereignty, and faithfulness).The importance of getting your eyes off your own inadequacy and onto the authority of the One who calls you.The call back to faithfulness and the "Ebenezer Principle" that encourages forward movement.This conversation will help you go deeper in the Word as our leaders process together what God wants to communicate to our church family.Key Scripture Focus: Exodus 3:13-15.
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The CityRise Church teaching pastors gather this week for a Sermon Conversation to dive into Week 5 of the "Can I Still Experience God?" series, focusing on Moses' encounter with God at the burning bush in Exodus 3.The main idea for this discussion is clear: God doesn't play hide and seek; He longs to reveal Himself to us.The pastors discuss the profound meaning and power of God's proper name, Yahweh (or "I AM WHO I AM"), and why this revelation was the key to empowering Moses—who was struggling with self-doubt and fear—to step into the next phase of his calling.Join the pastors as they explore:The personal stories behind naming their own children and the power of a proper name.The overwhelming frequency of God's proper name (Yahweh) in the Old Testament.The contrast between Moses' small "Here I am" and God's expansive "I AM."What attributes of God are revealed in the statement "I AM WHO I AM" (preexistence, immutability, sovereignty, and faithfulness).The importance of getting your eyes off your own inadequacy and onto the authority of the One who calls you.The call back to faithfulness and the "Ebenezer Principle" that encourages forward movement.This conversation will help you go deeper in the Word as our leaders process together what God wants to communicate to our church family.Key Scripture Focus: Exodus 3:13-15.
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