The True Body of Christ is Conceived by the Holy Spirit — Santosh Poonen — October 30, 2022
https://rlcf.church/media/sermons/true-body-of-christ-conceived-by-the-holy-spirit River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker emphasizes that while Jesus is willing to heal and cleanse from pain, believers must focus on the greater purpose God has for their lives, which surpasses any immediate answer or temporary suffering. He warns against the church assimilating with the world's culture, using the celebration of Halloween as a specific example. The core message is to remain pure in Christ, echoing Ephesians 5's call to have nothing to do with the works of darkness.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Jesus is willing to heal and cleanse usEven in physical or emotional pain where physical relief is not guaranteed, Jesus is willing to cleanse and heal, and God causes all things to work together for good according to His greater purpose.Matthew 8:3
Having nothing to do with the works of darknessChristians should avoid assimilating into the world's celebrations, such as Halloween, and instead obey Scripture by having nothing to do with the unfruitful works of darkness.
Awakening from spiritual sleep and redeeming the timeBelievers are urged to wake up from spiritual slumber, walk wisely as children of light, and make the most of every day because the days are evil.
Why are we here as a church?While many churches sprout up through human effort and vision, a true local expression of the body of Christ must be birthed by a calling from God and the Holy Spirit.Matthew 1:20
That which is conceived in you is of the Holy SpiritJust as the angel reassured Joseph regarding Mary, believers must have the absolute assurance that their place in a local church is prompted and conceived by the Holy Spirit.
Christ in you, the hope of gloryThe great mystery hidden from past generations but revealed to the saints is Christ living inside the believer, mirroring the physical reality Mary experienced.
Mary valued purityTo have Christ formed within us, we must maintain deep purity in our thoughts, eyes, tongues, and motives.
Being helpless, hungry, and availableLike Mary acknowledging her helplessness as a virgin, we must come to God recognizing our own inability while offering ourselves as available bond-servants.
The overshadowing power of the Holy SpiritTrue spiritual service happens when the Holy Spirit overshadows us so completely that human effort is hidden and Christ alone is exalted.
Believing God for the impossibleBecause nothing is impossible with God, Christ can be formed even in broken individuals who trust Him for complete cleansing and transformation.
Considering the reproach of Christ greater richesLike Moses choosing ill treatment with God's people over worldly pleasures, true believers must be willing to bear the shame and reproach that comes with following Christ.
Serving others through inconvenience and sufferingFollowing the example of Jesus—who washed His disciples' feet while carrying the heavy burden of the cross—believers are called to bear one another's weaknesses and serve even through personal trial.Romans 15:1–3
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