TAKE A NEXT STEP WITH US https://newportnews.manna.church/ Fill out our online guest card : https://mannachurchnewportnews.churchcenter.com/people/forms/339782 The sermon titled "Get Up!" led by Pastor Riley has its focus on spirituality and the importance of solitude in building a robust spiritual life. This sermon was part of a series on spirituality and began with worship and retrospect, encouraging the congregation to engage fully. It drew references from the Bible; Luke 5:16 and Joshua 8, to illustrate the significance of solitude in the lives of Jesus and Joshua. The sermon underscores the necessity for believers to make time for solitude with God, a means to connect and experience His divine presence.The main emphasis of the sermon is on daily Bible reading and prayers, strategically creating personal time for solitude, taking conscious steps to control life's happenings, and obedience to God's voice. The sermon also stresses that connecting with God is not just to gain but to dwell in His presence and form a deeper bond with Him.The vibrant sermon was filled with personal experiences shared by Pastor Riley, which underscored solitude's relevance in his own life. The audience was charged to prioritize solitude, despite the chaos and distractions of everyday life. The sermon was ended with a rallying call to the congregation, impelling them to make solitude a practice and seek a closer relationship with God.This sermon series about spirituality discusses diverse aspects of Christian faith which include holiness, love, baptism of the Holy Spirit, and service. It aims to inspire believers to develop a vibrant and passionate spiritual life by focusing on their relationship with the Holy Spirit.This particular sermon spoke about regularly connecting with God, cultivating personal relationships with Him, and the benefit of incorporating solitude into our spiritual journey. The sermon encourages believers to self-check their spiritual lives and analyze ways they could deepen their bond with God through solitude. After the sermon, the congregation might be asked to reflect on questions about how solitude can increase their relationship with God, practical steps to incorporate solitude in their busy lives, the role of solitude in hearing God's voice and aligning themselves with His will, solitude's contribution to religious growth and its potential obstacles, and how to overcome them. 00:00 - Pre-sermon 01:12 - He Won't Fail 11:53 - are you thankful that Christ is alive in your life? 16:14 - Jesus, You Alone 21:58 - Welcome 23:19 - Manna Church's Growth Track 26:37 - Manna News 27:24 - Spirituality in the Life of Jesus 30:28 - The 3 Heavens 35:16 - Solitude 40:57 - Meeting with God in solitude 43:09 - The Life of Joshua 49:19 - The Real Presence of God 55:15 - 4 Practical Steps to Work on Solitude 59:01 - The Second Thing I Want You to Do 01:03:42 - Cultivate Solitude in Your Life 01:08:24 - A Moment of Personal Prayer 01:11:05 - Let's Go Change the World! 01:12:20 - Post-sermon