Build on Jesus, the Rock -- Olu Talabi -- April 11, 2021
http://rlcf.church/media/sermons/build-on-jesus-rock River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message is that Jesus Christ is the unshakable Rock and Cornerstone upon whom believers must build their lives. The speaker emphasizes that in a constantly changing world, one must remain steadfastly focused on Christ, resisting distractions from technology or life's busyness. True spiritual growth requires continuous effort to dig deeper into knowing God.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Jesus Christ is our rock and foundationThe Bible repeatedly refers to God and specifically Jesus as our rock and cornerstone, providing a stable foundation to stand on in a constantly changing world.1 Peter 2:7
The great tactic of the devil is distractionOne of the primary tactics of the enemy is to use the constant stimuli of modern technology and daily busyness to distract our minds from the one thing needful.
The lesson of King Ahab and being busy here and thereUsing the story from First Kings where a servant was busy here and there and let a captive escape, the speaker warns against losing focus on spiritual watchfulness.
How practically do we build on the rock?In the parable of the wise and foolish builders, the wise man is the one who hears the words of Jesus and actually does them.Matthew 7:24
Obedience is better than sacrificeEven Jesus had to learn obedience through suffering, showing that God's primary desire is not busy religious work, but simple obedience to His voice.
The danger of hearing the word without doing itExamining Jesus' warning to those who prophesied in His name yet are called workers of iniquity, the speaker notes that failing to obey God's word is a grave spiritual danger.Matthew 7:21
God tests our obedience just as He tested JesusGod will test us through trials to prove our obedience, and as we obey, He grants us the strength to overcome temptation and sin.
God's commands lead to love and maturityGod's instructions are for our good, and the ultimate goal of His commands is love flowing from a pure heart, a good conscience, and unfeigned faith.
Lead me to the rock that is higher than IWhenever we feel overwhelmed by life or distractions, we can boldly approach God in prayer and ask Him to lead us to Jesus, our unshakable rock.
