Christ Presbyterian Church | Cool Springs The Doxology of a Full Heart | Russ Ramsey | July 13
Jul 13, 2025
Discover how fear shapes our relationships and the hurdles it creates in genuine connections. Explore heartfelt reflections on childhood friendships and the role of family dynamics in shaping self-perception. Hear a touching story of responsibility when a friend needed help, emphasizing compassion in friendships. Finally, delve into the power of prayer and the importance of embracing divine love, underscoring the longing for others to experience the depths of Christ's affection.
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Two-Part Structure: Prayer Then Doxology
- Paul’s passage divides into a prayer (vv.14–19) and a doxological response (vv.20–21).
- Ramsey emphasizes wanting spiritual good for others as a central Christian posture.
Seventh-Grade Rescue That Lasted Decades
- Russ Ramsey recounts helping his seventh-grade friend Grady after he was shoved into a pool while intoxicated.
- That moment prompted Ramsey to pray for and care deeply about Grady's spiritual life for decades.
Strength In The Inner Being
- Paul prays for inner strengthening by the Spirit so Christ may dwell in hearts through faith.
- Ramsey frames this as sanctification: Spirit-driven change in our deepest being.