Reflecting on the Sermon 1/23/11

Dr. Haykin was our speaker all weekend at the "Standing on the Shoulders of Giants" conference on church history and theology.  The audio is available at the church website.

The Sunday sermon was based on the Hebrews 11:8-27 and discussed Moses and then Augustine (obviously from church history, not Hebrews).  Just like Moses, and Augustine, we are called to let go of lesser things (that seem so valuable and important) and take hold of Christ who is the only one that stirs the affections of our heart.  We will only cling to Christ tightly if we see him as more beautiful and glorious than all the fleeting pleasures of sin.  At several points, Dr. Haykin quoted the famous missionary Jim Elliot, "He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose."  If you missed this sermon, I strongly encourage you to listen to it.