CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Grace Strengthening the Heart - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/grace-strengthening-the-heart
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Summary
The message emphasizes that salvation means Jesus saves people from sin, which is distinct from merely forgiving sins. The speaker encourages listeners to rely on Jesus' saving power for ongoing struggles, such as marital conflict or bitterness. Furthermore, he stresses that ministry efforts should be based on the authority given to Christ (
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
He will save his people from their sinsSalvation is more than just forgiveness; Matthew 1:21 promises that Jesus saves His people from their sins.Matthew 1:21
Victory over repeated sinsBelieving Matthew 1:21 allows believers to find thorough deliverance from recurring sins like anger, yelling, and bitterness.Matthew 1:21
Why does God delay in answering?Though we may not always know why God delays answers to prayer, waiting ultimately serves to strengthen our faith.
Resigning from the NavyWhen the speaker felt called to leave his job in the Navy, his resignation was rejected multiple times over two years, which tested and ultimately strengthened his trust that Jesus runs the universe.
All authority is given to meJesus commands believers to go and preach not merely because there are needy people, but because all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Him.
Trusting the Lord to do the workGoing out on the basis of Christ's authority means it is His business to convert people and plant churches, while our only job is to obey what He says.
Refusing to take credit for God's workPreachers and workers cannot take credit for what God accomplishes through them, just as a distributor cannot claim to have made the food they hand out.
Remaining sensitive to the Lord's voiceBy staying sensitive to the Lord's guidance and leaving the results in His hands, believers avoid both pride in success and discouragement when things do not happen as hoped.Matthew 28:18–20
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: Grace Strengthening the Heart - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/grace-strengthening-the-heart
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The message emphasizes that salvation means Jesus saves people from sin, which is distinct from merely forgiving sins. The speaker encourages listeners to rely on Jesus' saving power for ongoing struggles, such as marital conflict or bitterness. Furthermore, he stresses that ministry efforts should be based on the authority given to Christ (
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
He will save his people from their sinsSalvation is more than just forgiveness; Matthew 1:21 promises that Jesus saves His people from their sins.Matthew 1:21
Victory over repeated sinsBelieving Matthew 1:21 allows believers to find thorough deliverance from recurring sins like anger, yelling, and bitterness.Matthew 1:21
Why does God delay in answering?Though we may not always know why God delays answers to prayer, waiting ultimately serves to strengthen our faith.
Resigning from the NavyWhen the speaker felt called to leave his job in the Navy, his resignation was rejected multiple times over two years, which tested and ultimately strengthened his trust that Jesus runs the universe.
All authority is given to meJesus commands believers to go and preach not merely because there are needy people, but because all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Him.
Trusting the Lord to do the workGoing out on the basis of Christ's authority means it is His business to convert people and plant churches, while our only job is to obey what He says.
Refusing to take credit for God's workPreachers and workers cannot take credit for what God accomplishes through them, just as a distributor cannot claim to have made the food they hand out.
Remaining sensitive to the Lord's voiceBy staying sensitive to the Lord's guidance and leaving the results in His hands, believers avoid both pride in success and discouragement when things do not happen as hoped.Matthew 28:18–20
