How Much Freedom Does God Have in My Life? -- Ajay Chakravarthy -- July 3, 2022
https://rlcf.church/media/sermons/how-much-freedom-does-god-have-in-my-life River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The sermon encourages the congregation to desire a deep, personal relationship with God, moving beyond merely hearing 'samples' of His word. The speaker emphasizes that God desires to speak to each person directly, not just through others, urging listeners to cultivate the faith to hear everything He has on His heart. Ultimately, the message calls for believers to seek private time with Jesus to receive His full counsel.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
How the Spirit moves like the windThe Holy Spirit moves like the wind where it wishes, and those born of the Spirit should be sensitive to His leading.John 3:8
God has many more things to saySunday and Wednesday messages are just samples; God desires to spend personal time with believers and tell them the many things on His heart.
Speaking directly with GodUnlike the Israelites at Mount Sinai who asked Moses to speak to them instead of God, God longs for His children to communicate with Him directly.Exodus 20:19
Can God speak to us plainly?Just as Jesus spoke plainly to His disciples about Lazarus, believers must examine whether God has the freedom to speak plainly to them without them making excuses.John 11:12–14
Trembling at God's wordGod looks to the one who is humble, contrite in spirit, and trembles at His word, obeying immediately like Noah.Isaiah 66:1–2
The serious command to forgiveThe heavenly father warns that if believers do not forgive others from their heart, He will not forgive their transgressions.
Burying our sins in the depths of the seaGod casts sins into the depths of the sea and puts up a sign of no fishing, meaning past sins should not be brought back up.
The love of God poured outCorrie ten Boom was able to forgive the guards who tortured her family because the love of God was poured into her heart through the Holy Spirit.
Standing firm against the enemyBelievers must take up the full armor of God to stand firm and resist when the enemy brings back thoughts of bitterness and evil memories.Ephesians 6:13
Jesus corrects Peter plainlyWhen Jesus asked Peter why he was sleeping in Gethsemane, Peter welcomed the correction instead of defending himself or comparing himself to others.
Taking Christ's yoke upon usRather than acting like wild horses or stubborn donkeys, believers should be like an ox, taking Jesus' yoke and walking gently at His pace.Matthew 11:29
Shining as pure window panesGod's beauty shines through the church, where every member is like a pure glass window pane reflecting the glory of Christ.
Being a disposable cup for God's useLike the Apostle Paul who endured hardship for Christ, believers should be willing to be disposable cups whose only value comes from what God pours inside.1 Corinthians 4:11
