17th January 2021 - Sunday Church Service | Don't Ever Lose Heart or Feel Condemned - Zac Poonen
17th January 2021 - Sunday Church Service | Don't Ever Lose Heart or Feel Condemned - Zac Poonen
Summary
The message encourages believers not to lose heart or feel condemned, drawing strength from the assurance that God works all things for good. The speaker emphasizes that true faith means trusting God's plan even through suffering, citing Paul's endurance through numerous trials. He warns that discouragement can drain spiritual power and urges the congregation to live in a faith that anticipates God's best work.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Singing praises to the risen KingThe congregation gathers to worship with songs celebrating the grace, majesty, and mercy of Jesus Christ.
Quietening spirits in God's presenceThe leader leads the congregation in prayer to lay aside distractions and seek God for encouragement and victory.
Memory verses and service introductionThe church reviews memory verses from John and Psalms before introducing the day's theme against discouragement.John 14:15
We do not lose heartDrawing from Paul's trials, the speaker emphasizes that believers must resist discouragement and believe that God works all things for good.
The true ministry of the New CovenantThe true ministry of the Spirit is removing the veil so we can look into God's word as a mirror and behold the glory of Jesus.
Seeing Christ throughout the scripturesJesus explained Himself from Moses and the prophets, showing that the entire Old Testament points to His glory and causes burning hearts.
Examples of beholding Jesus's responsesExamining how Jesus responded to false accusations and human neglect reveals the exact character we are called to imitate.
Progressing daily through self-judgmentInstead of judging others like Isaiah did, seeing God's glory leads us to judge ourselves, receive cleansing, and become faithful witnesses.
There is no condemnation in ChristWhile the flesh constantly battles the law of sin, those in Christ Jesus are not meant to live under self-condemnation.Romans 8:1
Putting up a no-entry sign against sinBelievers must establish a strict mental boundary against discouragement and self-condemnation, quickly confessing slips and moving on.
Closing worshipThe service concludes with a song focusing on knowing more about Jesus through His word.
