Loving God Sincerely

Welcome to Calvary International Christian Centre (CICC) Leeds! In this special Founder's Day service, guest minister Pastor Gideon Nash delivers a deeply moving message titled "Loving God Sincerely." Discover the true Greek root of sincerity ("without wax"), the power of building personal altars of sacrifice, and an urgent wake-up call regarding eternity drawn from Pastor Gideon’s firsthand near-death experience. 📖 Key Scriptures: • 1 John 5:3 & 1 John 4:7–8 (Keeping His Commandments & Loving One Another) • 1 Thessalonians 5:17 & Matthew 6:6 (Unceasing Prayer & the Secret Place) • Genesis 12:6–8 & Genesis 8:20–22 (Building Altars & Possessing Territories) • 2 Corinthians 9:6–9 & Philippians 4:17–20 (Sowing Bountifully & Fragrant Offerings) • Exodus 33:15–16 (The Absolute Necessity of God's Presence) • Luke 14:23 & John 3:16 (Compelling the Lost Before It's Too Late) 💡 In this episode, you will learn: 1. What "Sincere" Really Means: Derived from "sine cera" (without wax), sincere love for God contains no cracks, pretense, or superglue shortcuts—it stands under the light of truth. 2. Prayer as Your Spiritual Lifeline: Intimacy with God cannot be built through ritual or money; continuous prayer in the private place is the only direct line to the Father's heart. 3. Raising Altars of Sacrifice: How personal altars and Thanksgiving offerings establish divine ownership, break spiritual opposition, and take territory for the Kingdom. 4. Surrendering on the Altar: Placing your family, career challenges, and burdens entirely on God's altar without picking them back up in doubt. 5. An Eye-Witness Testimony of Eternity: Pastor Gideon shares a vivid account of his near-death experience—walking the reality of heaven’s glory and witnessing the urgency of saving souls from darkness. ⏱️ Timestamps & Outline: 00:00 - Introduction & Definition of "Sincere" Love (Without Wax) 04:30 - Loving God by Keeping His Commandments (1 John 5:3) 09:20 - Building Intimacy Through an Active Secret Prayer Life (Matthew 6:6) 14:35 - Raising Personal Altars & Taking Territories (Genesis 12:6–8) 21:40 - The Principle of Sacrificial Offerings & Bountiful Seeds (2 Corinthians 9:6–9) 31:25 - Total Surrender at the Altar & Seeking His Presence (Exodus 33:15–16) 46:50 - Worship, Service, and the Importance of Holy Convocation 52:00 - The Tragedy of Postponement: A Personal Story of Loss 57:30 - An Encounter Beyond the Veil: Pastor Gideon's Near-Death Vision of Heaven & Hell 01:01:10 - Compelling the Lost to Come In (Luke 14:23) & Closing Prayer Subscribe to stay updated with all sermon uploads and special service broadcasts!