The Church Whose Architect and Builder is God - Santosh Poonen - March 24, 2019
http://rlcfchurch.org/church-architect-builder-god River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The sermon emphasizes that God desires 100% integrity from His people, purifying not only their actions but especially their words and motives. Drawing from Zephaniah 3, the speaker highlights that God's cleansing work removes the proud and exalting spirit, leaving behind a humble remnant whose lips are purified to call upon the Lord. The ultimate goal is a life characterized by honesty and reverence before God.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What does God do with the proud and exalting spirit?God removes the proud and exalting spirit from within His people, calling for complete honesty and integrity in our words and attitudes.
Rejoice the Lord is kingBelievers are encouraged to rejoice and shout for joy because the Lord is king and has taken away His judgments against His people.
Falling on the stone and being brokenThose who refuse to be broken by God will eventually face His judgment and be scattered like dust, contrasting with the world's way of self-elevation.Matthew 21:44
How do we respond to difficult circumstances?Everyone faces trials, but the difference between the broken and unbroken is how they respond without grumbling and complaining.
The contrast between Babylon and Abraham's altarsWhile Babylon built towers for human fame, Abraham wandered through the land of promise leaving a trail of altars behind him.
Looking for the city whose builder is GodAbraham and the patriarchs lived as aliens on earth, looking forward to a heavenly country and resisting the temptation to return to their old lives.Hebrews 11:8
The test of offering Isaac on Mount MoriahGod tested Abraham by asking him to offer up Isaac, proving that Abraham's ultimate trust was in God's ability to raise the dead.
From him, through him, and to him are all thingsIn contrast to the self-centered motto of Babel, everything in God's kingdom comes from Him, through Him, and is directed to Him.Romans 11:36
Present your bodies as a living sacrificeBelievers are urged to present their bodies as living sacrifices daily, which forms the true unity of the body of Christ.
The New Jerusalem as a prepared brideThe scriptures reveal the ultimate end of all things: the New Jerusalem descending from heaven, prepared as a pure bride for her husband.
