Our Goodness Comes From God Alone - Charles Banna
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Summary
The central message is that all good works and achievements are ultimately derived from God alone, not from human effort or boasting. The speaker uses examples from scripture, such as David's realization and Paul's conversion, to illustrate that true goodness comes through acknowledging one's depravity and relying on the grace and power of the Holy Spirit. The sermon emphasizes living life for the glory of God.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
There is no good besides GodKing David recognized early in life that God was his Lord and that no good thing can be done or found apart from Him.Psalms 16:2
Human boasting versus our depravityPeople often boast about the good they do for society, but this smacks of pride and selfishness, whereas the Bible states our righteousness is like filthy rags.
Counting past works as rubbishPaul recognized that all his pre-conversion zeal and sacrifices were rubbish, and that true goodness comes only after receiving the Holy Spirit.
Seeing the holiness of GodWhen Isaiah saw the glory and holiness of God, he fell on his face and cried out as a wretched man, showing that true encounters with God end all boasting.
David's response to sin compared to SaulThough David committed grave crimes, he humbled himself and thoroughly repented, whereas King Saul remained proud and arrogant when confronted with his sin.
Refusing to harm King SaulEven when King Saul hunted him and was delivered into his hands, David refused to stretch out his hand against the Lord's anointed.1 Samuel 24:10
Grieving over Absalom and showing mercy to enemiesDavid charged his men to deal gently with his rebellious son Absalom, wept bitterly when he died, and continually showed mercy to his adversaries like Shimei.2 Samuel 18:9
God can use anyone whose heart is completely HisJust as God anointed young David to do exploits, He can use any young person today who gives their life fully to Him.
Bearing good fruit as a tree connected to ChristJesus taught that every good tree bears good fruit, warning that branches not bearing fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.Matthew 7:17
Doing works that count for eternityBelievers are created in Christ Jesus to do good works, but these works only count for eternity if done by abiding in Christ and through the power of the Holy Spirit.
