Words of Encouragement — Ajay Chakravarthy & Sunil Poonen — May 28, 2023
http://rlcf.church River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The sermon warns that the world is filled with rampant sin and temptation, comparing the current era to times when sin was worse, like the days before Noah. The key to preservation is walking closely with God, as Noah did. The speaker urges listeners to resist the world's allure, echoing Jesus' temptation, by choosing to worship and serve God alone, and to embrace repentance like the Prodigal Son.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Walking with God in an evil generationJust as Noah preserved himself and his family by walking closely with God in a wicked world, we must do the same.Genesis 6:5
Resisting the temptation of the worldThe devil tempted Jesus with the glory and pleasures of this world, but Jesus answered that we must worship and serve God only.Matthew 4:8
Finding true satisfaction in the Father's houseLike the prodigal son who came to his senses, we find complete fulfillment in the Father's provision, leaving no desire for the world's pig food.Luke 15:14
Created for God's pleasureThe true biblical purpose for our creation is to bring pleasure and glory to God, rather than revolving life around our own needs.Revelation 4:11
Recognizing our position as unworthy slavesEven after obeying all of God's commands, we must view ourselves as unworthy slaves who have only done our duty.Luke 17:10
Tests of a servant's heartWe must examine whether we serve with a sense of entitlement, compare ourselves to others, seek human approval, or rely on our own expertise.
Being salt and light without drawing attentionLike perfect salt in a meal or light in a room, we should bring flavor and illumination while directing all attention to God.
Packing the suitcase for eternityInstead of focusing merely on deliverance from trials, we should ask what we are packing to bring for the Lord, cleaning out junk and filling up with the fruit of the Spirit.
God at work in usGod is the one at work in us to fulfill His good pleasure, operating through our weakness rather than our own striving.Philippians 2:13
Serving through God-supplied strengthWe must serve with the strength God supplies so that God alone is glorified through Jesus Christ, remaining completely dependent on Him.1 Peter 4:11
