https://rlcf.church/media/sermons/god-chose-us-while-we-were-sinners
River of Life Christian Fellowship
1306 N Lincoln Avenue
Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message is that the secret to bearing lasting fruit is recognizing that Jesus chose us, not that we chose Him. The speaker contrasts the mindset of a hired employee, who expects a paycheck, with the security of being a son. True assurance and lasting fruit come from grounding oneself in the unshakeable fact that God is our Father and has chosen us, regardless of current circumstances or failures.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The warning about fruit that remainsJesus warns in John 15 that not all spiritual fruit is the same; some remains and some does not, making it crucial to understand the secret to bearing lasting fruit.
The contrast between a slave and a sonThe secret to bearing fruit that remains is living as a son rather than a slave, resting in the permanent security that God is our Father.
Moving beyond the old covenant employee mindsetHebrews contrasts the old covenant, where people served God like employees expecting a payroll reward, with the new covenant reality of being sons and daughters.
Enduring to the end with confidence and a boastBelievers are called to endure until the end not with fear or regret, but with a holy confidence and a boast in their identity as children of God.Hebrews 3:6
Satan's accusation of Joshua the high priestIn Zechariah 3, Satan stands to accuse Joshua the high priest, who is literally standing before God clothed in filthy garments full of sin.
God defends His chosen child before the cleanupBefore cleaning Joshua up, God immediately rebukes Satan and affirms His choice, showing that God chose us while we were still filthy sinners.
Removing filthy garments and bestowing honorOnce Satan is rebuked and removed, God has the filthy garments taken away, clothes the high priest in festal robes, and adds a clean turban of blessing.
The ministry of intercession and blessingJust as Zechariah and our older brother Jesus intercede to add blessings and honor to others, we should respond to repentance in others by praying for God's anointing on them.
https://rlcf.church/media/sermons/god-chose-us-while-we-were-sinners
River of Life Christian Fellowship
1306 N Lincoln Avenue
Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message is that the secret to bearing lasting fruit is recognizing that Jesus chose us, not that we chose Him. The speaker contrasts the mindset of a hired employee, who expects a paycheck, with the security of being a son. True assurance and lasting fruit come from grounding oneself in the unshakeable fact that God is our Father and has chosen us, regardless of current circumstances or failures.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The warning about fruit that remainsJesus warns in John 15 that not all spiritual fruit is the same; some remains and some does not, making it crucial to understand the secret to bearing lasting fruit.
The contrast between a slave and a sonThe secret to bearing fruit that remains is living as a son rather than a slave, resting in the permanent security that God is our Father.
Moving beyond the old covenant employee mindsetHebrews contrasts the old covenant, where people served God like employees expecting a payroll reward, with the new covenant reality of being sons and daughters.
Enduring to the end with confidence and a boastBelievers are called to endure until the end not with fear or regret, but with a holy confidence and a boast in their identity as children of God.Hebrews 3:6
Satan's accusation of Joshua the high priestIn Zechariah 3, Satan stands to accuse Joshua the high priest, who is literally standing before God clothed in filthy garments full of sin.
God defends His chosen child before the cleanupBefore cleaning Joshua up, God immediately rebukes Satan and affirms His choice, showing that God chose us while we were still filthy sinners.
Removing filthy garments and bestowing honorOnce Satan is rebuked and removed, God has the filthy garments taken away, clothes the high priest in festal robes, and adds a clean turban of blessing.
The ministry of intercession and blessingJust as Zechariah and our older brother Jesus intercede to add blessings and honor to others, we should respond to repentance in others by praying for God's anointing on them.
