Enjoying God, Enjoying Family | Francis and Lisa Chan

Sermon Summary

Here is a summary of the main points from Francis Chan's sermon:

**The Importance of Enjoying God**

* The chief aim of man is to glorify God and enjoy him forever (Westminster Confession)

* Many Christians have missed this aspect of their walk with God, seeing it as a list of rules rather than an opportunity to enjoy a personal relationship with Him

* Francis shares his own experience of missing out on enjoying God for many years, feeling insecure about whether he was truly living for Christ

**The Problem of Insecurity**

* The emphasis on "lordship salvation" (Christ must be Lord of your life) can lead to insecurity and fear that one is not truly saved

* Francis shares a story from his college days where students would question whether they were truly living for Christ, feeling insecure about their faith

* This insecurity can lead to a focus on works and commitment rather than trusting in God's love

**The Power of Perfect Love**

* 1 John 4:16-18 teaches that perfect love casts out all fear (perfect love is not just feeling loved, but being loved by God)

* Francis shares his own struggle with insecurity and how he came to understand this passage as a key to freedom from fear

* He encourages listeners to seek to be perfected in love, which will give them confidence for the day of judgment

**The Key to Enjoying Marriage and Parenting**

* If we are not enjoying God, it is difficult to enjoy marriage and parenting

* Children can sense whether their parents are genuinely living for Christ or just going through the motions

* Francis encourages listeners to prioritize enjoying God in order to have a more fulfilling relationship with Him, and by extension, with others.

Here's an outline of the main points:

I. The Importance of Enjoying God

* The chief aim of man is to glorify God and enjoy him forever (Westminster Confession)

* Many Christians have missed this aspect of their walk with God

* Francis shares his own experience of missing out on enjoying God for many years

II. The Problem of Insecurity

* The emphasis on "lordship salvation" can lead to insecurity and fear that one is not truly saved

* Francis shares a story from his college days where students would question whether they were truly living for Christ, feeling insecure about their faith

* This insecurity can lead to a focus on works and commitment rather than trusting in God's love

III. The Power of Perfect Love

* 1 John 4:16-18 teaches that perfect love casts out all fear (perfect love is not just feeling loved, but being loved by God)

* Francis shares his own struggle with insecurity and how he came to understand this passage as a key to freedom from fear

* He encourages listeners to seek to be perfected in love, which will give them confidence for the day of judgment

IV. The Key to Enjoying Marriage and Parenting

* If we are not enjoying God, it is difficult to enjoy marriage and parenting

* Children can sense whether their parents are genuinely living for Christ or just going through the motions

* Francis encourages listeners to prioritize enjoying God in order to have a more fulfilling relationship with Him, and by extension, with others.

Here's an example of how this could be developed into a sermon:

**Title:** "Enjoying God: The Key to a Fulfilling Life"

**Introduction**

* Briefly introduce the concept of enjoying God as the chief aim of man

* Share Francis' own experience of missing out on enjoying God for many years

**The Problem of Insecurity**

* Discuss how the emphasis on "lordship salvation" can lead to insecurity and fear that one is not truly saved

* Share the story from Francis' college days where students would question whether they were truly living for Christ, feeling insecure about their faith

**The Power of Perfect Love**

* Read 1 John 4:16-18 and discuss how perfect love casts out all fear

* Share Francis' own struggle with insecurity and how he came to understand this passage as a key to freedom from fear

* Encourage listeners to seek to be perfected in love, which will give them confidence for the day of judgment

**The Key to Enjoying Marriage and Parenting**

* Discuss how enjoying God is essential for enjoying marriage and parenting

* Share examples of how children can sense whether their parents are genuinely living for Christ or just going through the motions

* Encourage listeners to prioritize enjoying God in order to have a more fulfilling relationship with Him, and by extension, with others.

**Conclusion**

* Summarize the main points and encourage listeners to seek to enjoy God in all areas of life.

* End with a call to action, encouraging listeners to take steps towards prioritizing their relationship with God.