Being On Fire For Christ | கிறிஸ்துவுக்கென்று அக்கினியாய் இருக்க முடியுமா? | Zac Poonen | Tamil
2010 Karaikudi Conference Restoring Our Churches நம்முடைய சபைகளை ஆதிநிலைக்குத் திருப்புவோம் Message Title: 10) Being On Fire For Christ - Zac Poonen கிறிஸ்துவுக்கென்று அக்கினியாய் இருக்க முடியுமா? Visit our website for more information: www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The message urges believers to rekindle their passion for Christ, warning against spiritual lukewarmness, which Jesus warns will result in being spat out. The speaker uses examples from the seven churches and personal anecdotes to emphasize that true devotion requires constant vigilance, self-examination, and a willingness to be passionate in faith, whether in public or in private settings.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Repairing our churches like Jesus didJesus attempted to repair the early churches, and our churches today need that same repair to guard against the devil drawing us away from simple devotion to Christ.
The danger of having a mere name of being aliveReferring to the church in Sardis, having a reputation of being alive before people is spiritually dangerous if we do not genuinely judge ourselves.
Why we must judge ourselves dailyPeople who do not judge themselves are on the way to destruction, no matter how much they have done for the Lord on earth.
Spit out of my mouthJesus warns that being lukewarm is like discovering something repulsive in your food, causing Him to spit you out.
Finding time for God instead of making excusesWe often claim we are too busy to read the Bible or pray, but true spiritual hunger makes time, just as we would find time in a crisis.
Lord, make me like that burning bushWe should desire to be on fire for God like the burning bush, even if we do not stand in a pulpit, ministering to the discouraged right where we are.
Joseph as an example in jailJoseph remained faithful and was used by God to encourage others even while suffering in a difficult prison environment.
Standing as a witness despite mockeryWhen you choose not to participate in worldly things, people may make fun of you, but standing firm makes you spiritually stronger.
Our hearts were burning when He opened the ScripturesAs Jesus walked with the disciples to Emmaus, His exposition of the Old Testament caused their hearts to burn within them, which is how every church meeting should feel.
How many candles can one lighted candle light?Even if you feel like a small candle, one lighted candle can ignite countless others, so you can set others on fire for God.
Jesus overcame the worldJesus triumphed over the world, and He grants those who overcome to sit with Him on His throne, just as He overcame and sat with His Father.
Allowing the Overcomer into every roomJesus stands at the door and knocks, waiting for us to invite Him into every room of our lives so He can make us overcomers.
