Sende mich! | Stephan Dahms

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After three months visiting other churches, Stephan Dahms returns to Kirche für Düsseldorf and reveals why it finally felt like home.

The episode is a sermon delivered by Stephan Dahms at Kirche für Düsseldorf, starting a new series called 'Hier bin ich' (Here I am). Dahms opens by sharing his emotional return to the church after three months visiting other congregations, feeling it as 'home' rather than work. He introduces the series' theme: moving church focus from internal concerns to outward service, referencing Isaiah 6 where God asks 'Whom shall I send?' and Isaiah responds 'Here am I, send me.' Dahms delves into Isaiah's vision of God's throne room, highlighting God's holiness, the angels' worship, and the moment a burning coal forgives Isaiah's sins. He emphasizes that this encounter leads to Isaiah's swift, unreserved 'yes' to God's call. The sermon contrasts Isaiah's response with slower, hesitant replies from biblical figures like Moses, Gideon, and Jonah, who offered excuses. Dahms argues that a personal encounter with God's love and forgiveness naturally leads to a quick 'yes' in service. He then shifts to Jesus' parable of the lost coin from Luke 15, explaining it reflects God's heart for every individual, noting the coin's value remains unchanged even when dirty—a metaphor for human worth set by God regardless of past actions. Dahms shares his own story: as a youth lost in pornography and identity issues, he was found on January 1, 1999, through people who invested time and resources, like a pastor selling his wardrobe to fund a conference. He connects this to the church's mission, citing Romans 10:14 on the need for messengers. The sermon concludes with a call to action, urging listeners to say 'Here am I, send me' and serve in practical ways, from leading small groups to helping neighbors. Dahms prays for commitment and invites those seeking a 'new start' to pray a salvation prayer, which he leads at the end.

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