Remembering His Poverty and our Riches in Him

The sermon centers on the profound contrast between human pride and divine humility, using Pride Month as a cultural backdrop to confront the spiritual reality of sin and the necessity of repentance. It emphasizes that all sin—especially sexual rebellion—is an abomination before God, yet underscores the infinite mercy and grace of Christ, who, though rich in divine glory, became poor to redeem sinners. Through Scripture, particularly 2 Corinthians 8–9 and Ephesians 1, the message unfolds: believers are utterly impoverished apart from Christ, yet through His sacrificial death, they are forgiven, adopted as children of God, and endowed with eternal riches. The Lord’s Supper becomes the focal point of this truth, calling the congregation to reflect on Christ’s immeasurable worth, their own spiritual bankruptcy, and the transformative power of grace that renews them into His image. Ultimately, the sermon calls for worship rooted in awe, humility, and a growing comprehension of God’s unsearchable glory.