You Man of God: Have Faith! - Santosh Poonen - April 21, 2013

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(Note: Due to technical difficulties this message was only partially video-recorded. The complete audio-recording, however, is available on the website below.) http://rlcfchurch.org/you-man-of-god-have-faith River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA

Summary

The central message is that believers must not let the logistics and activities of church life distract them from the ultimate purpose of their faith. Paul reminds Timothy that the goal of all teaching is love, stemming from a pure heart, good conscience, and sincere faith. Furthermore, the speaker emphasizes that the true nature of Godliness is a mystery, revealed through the incarnation of Jesus Christ, which is a spiritual kingdom rather than a visible political fanfare.

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Never lose sight of the real purposeBelievers can easily get caught up in church logistics and activities, but these must never distract us from the primary purpose God placed us here.

Missing Jesus through looking for fanfarePeople often miss Jesus because they look for outward power and fanfare rather than the quiet spiritual strength of His kingdom.

The great mystery of godlinessGodliness is not a simple checklist or formula, but a profound mystery revealed in the flesh through Jesus Christ.1 Timothy 3:16

God is searching for men and women to stand in the gapJust as God searched for someone to stand in the wall during Ezekiel's time, He is looking for everyday believers who will lay down their lives and stand in the gap.

Unbelief ties God's handsJust as Jesus could not perform many miracles in His hometown due to unbelief, doubt and worry can tie God's hands in our own homes and lives.Matthew 13:53

Lesson 1: Christ came to save sinners as examples of His graceGod does not look for people who have it all together, but chooses the worst of sinners to demonstrate His perfect patience and grace.

Lesson 2: Live with abandon to JesusBecause Jesus gave Himself completely for us without holding back, we are called to love and trust Him with total abandon, holding nothing back for ourselves.

Lesson 3: Look to the promiser, not the answerLike Abraham, we must keep our eyes fixed on the unchanging character of God rather than getting discouraged when answers to our prayers are delayed.

Letting God's word anchor our faithFeelings will fluctuate and can easily drag faith down, but God's word remains an unchanging fact that can safely pull our faith back when we stumble.

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