GLORIOUS SUNDAY SERMON OF 23RD AUGUST 2026 Beloved of God, welcome to this amazing gathering of God's children. As we are about to hear from the throne of mercy, I declared that you will not come in vain, and you will not go empty handed. But before we share the word of God, let us pray 🙏 ENJOY THE FULL VIDEO HERE 👇👇 https://youtu.be/-Zfqj60lXcU?si=XfTep0H_aLMP6SL7 PLEASE WATCH, LIKE, COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBE TO HELP MY CHANNEL GROW. THANKS 🙏 LESSON: PSALM 139: 23-24. TOPIC: WHEN GOD LOOKS AT ME, WHAT DOES HE SEE? TEXT: For man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7 (NKJV) INTRODUCTION: Last Sunday, we asked ourselves a very important question: “What Kind of Christian Am I?” Today, I want us to go one step deeper. The question is no longer about what I call myself. It is not about what people call me. It is not even about the image I have created before others. The question is: “When God looks at me, what does He see?” People see the outside. They see our clothes. They hear our words. They see our church attendance. They see our posts on social media. They know our titles and positions. But God sees beyond all of that. 1 Samuel 16:7 says: “For man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” That means I can impress people and still disappoint God. I can look religious before men and still be far from God in my heart. So today, let us allow God to examine us. EXPOSITION: 1.GODSEES BEYOND MY APPEARANCE: We are very conscious of how people see us. We dress well because we want to look good. We speak carefully because we want to sound intelligent. We behave properly because we want to maintain a good reputation. There is nothing wrong with these things. But God sees what people cannot see. He sees the thoughts we hide. He sees the motives behind our actions. He sees what we do when nobody is watching. He sees the person behind the public image. You may deceive people, but you cannot deceive God. David understood this when he prayed in Psalm 139:23-24: “Search me, O God, and know my heart... and see if there is any wicked way in me.” That should become our prayer too. “Lord, search me.” Not, “Lord, search my neighbour.” Not, “Lord, search my enemies.” Search me. 2. GOD SEES THE CONDITION OF MY HEART The heart is where God begins His examination.What is inside my heart? Is there unforgiveness? Bitterness? Pride? Jealousy? Greed? Hatred? Secret sin? Or is there genuine love for God and for people? Jesus said in Matthew 12:34: “For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” Our words often reveal what is already living inside us. Sometimes we say, “That was just a mistake.” But repeated words, repeated attitudes and repeated behaviours may reveal something deeper. And this is where the message becomes personal. What does God see when He looks into my heart? Does He see Christ? Does He see humility? Does He see love? Does He see repentance? Or does He see a heart that has become comfortable with things He has been asking us to surrender? 3. GOD SEES WHETHER MY LIFE AGREES WITH MY CONFESSION: Perhaps this is the hardest question. Do I live what I claim to believe? If I say I am a Christian, can people see Christ in the way I treat them? If I say I love God, does my lifestyle demonstrate that love? If I say I have forgiven someone, have I truly released the person from my heart? If I preach holiness, am I pursuing holiness? If I tell others to trust God, do I trust Him when my own circumstances become difficult? Jesus said in Matthew 7:16: “You will know them by their fruits.” God is not only interested in what comes out of our mouths.He is interested in what comes out of our lives. Our character is preaching every day. Our conduct is preaching. Our attitude is preaching. Our relationships are preaching. Even when we say nothing, our lives are saying something. CONCLUSION: THE GREATEST TRAGEDY : My beloved, today God is not asking us to examine somebody else. He is asking us to examine ourselves. When God looks at me, what does He see? Does He see a Christian only on the outside? Or does He see a transformed heart? Does He see someone who has truly surrendered to Christ? Maybe today, we need to stop defending ourselves and simply say: “Lord, show me who I really am.” Because the greatest tragedy is not that people misunderstand us. The greatest tragedy is when we misunderstand ourselves before God. People may applaud us. People may praise us. People may call us wonderful names. But at the end of everything, the only opinion that matters eternally is God's. So, before you ask, “What does God think about other people?” Ask yourself: “When God looks at me, what does He see?” And if He reveals something that does not look like Christ, don't run from Him.Run to Him. Because the God who reveals our condition is also the God who can transform us. PRAYER: Father, when You look at me, let me not be ashamed of what You see. Search my heart. Remove every bitterness, pride, hypocrisy, unforgiveness and secret sin. Create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me. Let my private life agree with my public confession. Let my character reflect Christ. Let my words, actions and attitudes bring glory to Your name. And when You look at me, Lord, let You see the evidence of Your grace working in my life. In Jesus' powerful name, Amen. GOODWILL MESSAGE. This is my goodwill message to you this week: May the Lord search your heart and remove everything that does not represent Christ. May your private life be as pleasing to God as your public life appears before men. May your character reflect your confession, your actions reflect your faith, and your life become a true testimony of the transforming power of Jesus Christ. In Jesus' name, Amen. HAPPY BLESSED SUNDAY! HAVE AN AMAZING WEEK. JESUS IS COMING BACK AGAIN SOON! REPENT AND BE READY FOR HIM!! 🙋This wonderful message is brought to you With Love from Pastor M O Glorious, CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH , Palace of Mercy, Royal District, Restoration Zone. Damolapa, Laketu, Lucky Fibre, Ikorodu Lagos Nigeria. For prayer or counseling, pls contact us@ 08055646358: 09018952081 or peganmire[gmail].com #WhenGodLooksAtMe #WhatDoesGodSee #ChristianLife #ExamineYourself #SearchMyHeart #ChristianCharacter #FaithInAction #JesusChrist #WalkWithGod #TheWordOfGod #GloriousPositiveVibes

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Don’t Deceive Yourself Self-deception is one of the most dangerous spiritual conditions because it blinds a person while convincing them they see clearly. Many people are sincere, active, and religious—yet spiritually deceived. Scripture repeatedly warns believers not about deceiving others, but about deceiving themselves. This sermon is a call to honest self-examination under the light of God’s Word. 1. SELF-DECEPTION IS A REAL SPIRITUAL DANGER James 1:22 — “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.” You can: Hear the Word and still be deceived Know the truth and still live a lie Be in church and be far from God Spiritual exposure without obedience produces illusion, not transformation. Key truth: Hearing without doing creates false confidence. 2. RELIGIOUS ACTIVITY IS NOT THE SAME AS OBEDIENCE Matthew 7:21–23 Many will say, “Lord, Lord,” but Jesus responds, “I never knew you.” They prophesied, cast out devils, and worked miracles—yet lived in disobedience. Warning: Gifts do not replace character Ministry does not replace intimacy Activity does not replace obedience You can function publicly and still fail privately. 3. SELF-DECEPTION OFTEN COMES THROUGH WRONG MEASURES 2 Corinthians 10:12 Comparing ourselves among ourselves leads to deception. We deceive ourselves when: We measure holiness by people, not Scripture We excuse sin because “others are doing worse” We justify compromise with culture Proverbs 14:12 — “There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” What “feels right” is not always “God-approved.” 4. YOU CANNOT MOCK GOD THROUGH SELF-DECEPTION Galatians 6:7–8 — “Be not deceived; God is not mocked…” Self-deception does not deceive God. God sees motives God weighs hearts God judges truthfully What you sow in secret, you will reap openly. 5. THE WORD OF GOD IS THE CURE FOR SELF-DECEPTION Hebrews 4:12 The Word: Discerns motives Exposes hypocrisy Separates truth from assumption Psalm 139:23–24 “Search me, O God… and see if there be any wicked way in me.” Deliverance begins when you allow God to search you. 6. SIGNS YOU MAY BE DECEIVING YOURSELF You defend sin instead of repenting You resist correction You quote Scripture but ignore conviction You blame others for personal disobedience You are comfortable with spiritual stagnation 1 Corinthians 3:18 — “Let no man deceive himself.” CONCLUSION Self-deception is subtle, progressive, and dangerous—but it is curable. God does not expose us to shame us, but to save us. The goal is not condemnation, but true repentance, alignment, and transformation. 2 Corinthians 13:5 — “Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith…” CALL TO RESPONSE Pray sincerely: “Lord, remove every false assurance. Align my life with Your truth. Deliver me from self-deception, and make me a doer of Your Word.” Abiodun Kadri #DontDeceiveYourself #SelfExamination #DoersOfTheWord #SpiritualTruth #HolinessAndObedience #ExamineYourself #ChristianGrowth #LivingTheWord #KingdomIntegrity #BibleTeaching