Here is a summary of the transcript for the sermon titled “Our desire to be chosen” (published January 9, 2026):
The speaker explores the deep human longing to be picked, valued, and desired, contrasting the rejection often found in the world with the eternal acceptance found in God.
The Human Desire to Belong
-
The “Chosen Last” Experience: The sermon begins by referencing a common scene in movies where a protagonist waits to be picked for a team, fearing they will be chosen last or simply “given” to a team because no one else wanted them [00:09].
-
A Universal Need: This isn’t just a movie trope; deep down, everyone wants to feel valuable and important. The speaker notes that people often go to extreme lengths—acting out, seeking social media likes, or making poor relationship choices—just to feel wanted [01:20], [02:14].
God’s Eternal Choice
-
The Biblical Message: Citing the book of Ephesians, the speaker emphasizes that God “blessed us in Christ… even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world” [03:26].
-
Predestined by Love: The speaker clarifies that being “predestined” means God chose you before you were even formed. This choice was not an afterthought or a “leftover” decision; it was God’s plan before the earth was even created [05:47], [06:50].
-
Redemption through Christ: God demonstrates this value by sending Jesus to die for the forgiveness of sins and to grant everlasting life [06:23].
Reaffirmation of Worth
-
Daily Confirmation: The speaker explains that God continues to reaffirm this choice through the “water and the word” of baptism, holy absolution (forgiveness), and the sharing of bread and wine at the table [07:21], [07:48].
-
Final Assurance: The sermon concludes by reminding the congregation that in God, they are of “prime importance.” They belong and have a purpose that has existed since before the beginning [08:01], [08:47].
Video Link: https://youtu.be/Mgnlds3RIj0