Reidhead Sermon Report
Sermon Name:
A Mirror Covered With Water - Part 2
Theme:
Scripture:
Pneumatology
2 Corinthians 3:18
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Sermon Overview
This sermon focuses on the metaphor of a mirror (the Word) that is "covered with water" (the Holy Spirit). Reidhead explains that without the illuminating work of the Spirit, the Word remains a dead letter or a distorted reflection. He discusses the necessity of "beholding the glory of the Lord" with an unveiled face to be transformed into the same image, moving from legalism to a life of Spirit-led holiness.
Key Principles
Spiritual mirror: Use the Word to see your heart as it truly is, not as you imagine it to be.
Clearing the surface:Ask the Holy Spirit to "wipe the mirror" so you can see Christ clearly in the text.
Beholding vs. Striving:Stop trying to "fix" yourself; focus on Christ’s glory to trigger natural change.
Unveiling the heart:Remove the "veils" of secret sin or prejudice that prevent a true reflection.
Identifying "dirt" (sin):Use the Spirit’s illumination to spot specific sins for immediate confession.
Spirit-transformation:Yield your will to the Spirit’s power rather than relying on self-improvement.
Cooperation in looking:Set your mind and attention on Christ as a deliberate act of the will.
Goal: Reflecting Christ:Aim for a life that makes the character of Jesus visible to the world.