A Kingdom of Power - Santosh Poonen - August 1, 2015

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http://rlcfchurch.org/a-kingdom-of-power RLCF Youth Conference 2015 - Session #14 River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA

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The speaker encourages young people to understand that true Christian power and faith are proven not in times of constant spiritual excitement, but in the mundane, lonely circumstances of daily life. Drawing from Jesus' words to the disciples, he asserts that it is actually to the believers' advantage when the 'youth conference' ends, because the genuine power of God is revealed in the darkness and solitude of everyday life. He urges the audience to test the reality of their faith when all the 'lights' of external support are turned off.

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The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

The airplane illustration of the Christian lifeThe speaker shares a picture from his own youth where conferences felt like revving engines at the end of a runway, but returning to normal life always led to defeat.

Why it is to your advantage that Jesus goes awayExamining John 16, the speaker explains that the disciples were sad when Jesus said he was leaving, but Jesus taught that his departure was necessary so true power could be proven.John 16:5

Proving the light in the darknessJust as lights are tested when all other lights are turned off, God tests individuals in secret to see if their light is real when nobody else is around.

Stop running in circles like a fighter jet on the groundYoung people should not compare themselves to mediocre standards or spend all their affection on earthly things, because they were designed by God to fly above the clouds.

Having the laws of God written on the heartHaving the Ten Commandments in courthouses or on plaques means nothing if God has not written his laws inwardly on the human heart.

The law of the Hebrew slave and the pierced earUnder the law, a slave could go free after six years, but if he loved his master, he could choose to have his ear pierced and serve him permanently out of love.

Set free from the law to become a bond slave of ChristBelievers are set free from old religious traditions and rules, but true freedom is found in becoming a bond servant to Christ because you genuinely love him.

The parable of the two sonsJesus told a parable of two sons where one initially said no to his father's will but later repented and went, contrasting true obedience with mere lip service.Matthew 21:28

The kingdom of God does not consist in words but in powerQuoting First Corinthians, the speaker warns against relying on sermons and religious pictures while living a life untouched by the actual power of God to overcome sin.1 Corinthians 4:20

Receiving power when the Holy Spirit comes upon youWhen the disciples asked about restoring an earthly kingdom, Jesus redirected them to the promise of the Holy Spirit so they could be effective witnesses.

If anyone is thirsty, let him come and drinkJesus cried out in the temple inviting the thirsty to come and drink, promising that rivers of living water would flow from the innermost being of those who believe.

Laying aside dignity and worldly comfortThe speaker emphasizes that Western Christians are often too dignified and afraid of embarrassment to truly humble themselves and cry out to God for help.

The blind man calling out to JesusBartimaeus sat by the road in darkness and begged Jesus for mercy, refusing to be quiet even when people in the crowd told him to hush.Luke 18:35

What do you want me to do for you?Jesus stopped for Bartimaeus and asked what he wanted, mirroring the question he asks every believer who longs to see and experience the power of the kingdom.

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A Kingdom of Power - Santosh Poonen - August 1, 2015

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http://rlcfchurch.org/a-kingdom-of-power RLCF Youth Conference 2015 - Session #14 River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA

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The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

Proving the light in the darknessJust as lights are tested when all other lights are turned off, God tests individuals in secret to see if their light is real when nobody else is around.

Having the laws of God written on the heartHaving the Ten Commandments in courthouses or on plaques means nothing if God has not written his laws inwardly on the human heart.

Laying aside dignity and worldly comfortThe speaker emphasizes that Western Christians are often too dignified and afraid of embarrassment to truly humble themselves and cry out to God for help.

The blind man calling out to JesusBartimaeus sat by the road in darkness and begged Jesus for mercy, refusing to be quiet even when people in the crowd told him to hush.Luke 18:35

What do you want me to do for you?Jesus stopped for Bartimaeus and asked what he wanted, mirroring the question he asks every believer who longs to see and experience the power of the kingdom.

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