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  THE BEAUTY OF CHRIST THROUGH BROKENNESS
  by K.P. Yohannan
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of brokenness in the
Christian life, as it allows us to reflect God's image and fulfill our
call to proclaim His merciful salvation.

Topics: "Brokenness", "Reflecting God's Image"
Scripture References: Psalm 34:18, Psalm 51:17, Isaiah 66:2, Matthew 5:3, John 12:24, Romans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Philippians 2:5, James 4:10, 1 Peter 5:6

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DESCRIPTION
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K.P. Yohannan emphasizes the significance of brokenness in the Christian
life, highlighting that true fulfillment of God's purpose is not about
being mere workers but about reflecting His image. He calls the Body of
Christ to live in unity, sharing in each other's struggles and joys, as
they proclaim God's merciful salvation. Brokenness is presented as a
vital process through which believers can manifest God's likeness in
their daily lives, ultimately leading to a deeper relationship with Him.

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CONTENT
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"But on this one will I look: On him who is poor and of a contrite
spirit, and who trembles at My word" Isaiah 66:2

My reason for sharing on this subject, which I believe is close to the
heart of God, is for us as the Body of Christ to understand the most
crucial, fundamental element in the Christian life--brokenness.

As the Body of Christ, we are called to be a people who live together,
strive together, pray together, suffer together, agonize together and--
if need be--die together, for the sake of proclaiming His merciful
salvation to a lost and dying world.

And what kind of people must we be to fulfill that call?

The purpose of God was not to make us into His workers. If He needed
workers, He could have produced 10 billion trillion more angels to do
the job. He created man not to tend the garden and just do all kinds of
work. He created man to manifest His image, in His own likeness.

How do we daily, in each situation and throughout every season of our
lives, reflect Him? That is the question at hand.

One of the major works of the Lord in our lives, as we seek to do His
will and manifest His image, is the work of brokenness.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/kp-yohannan/the-beauty-of-christ-through-brokenness/
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