24th Sep 2017 - There Are Only Three Days On My Calender (Sandeep Poonen)
There Are Only Three Days On My Calendar (Sandeep Poonen) Seeing Our Children As Gods Gifts. Worshiping Jesus And Glorifying Him.
Summary
The speaker discusses the struggle with discouragement in the Christian life, noting that even small sins can lead to prolonged periods of discouragement and spiritual stagnation. He emphasizes that while God promises to keep believers from falling, the practical lesson is learning how to get up quickly after falling, which is a vital lesson for all believers. The message suggests that living a life of constant rejoicing and freedom from discouragement is possible.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
A call to worshipThe speaker invites the congregation to praise the Lord, noting that Jesus has set us free and given us liberty in the Spirit.
The power of the name of JesusReflecting on what a name is, the speaker declares that the name of the Lord is a strong tower where the righteous find safety.
Introduction of the speaker and a personal struggleAfter introducing Sandeep Poonen, the speaker shares how discouragement was a major challenge in his early Christian years.
Learning to get up quickly when we fallThe speaker expresses a desire to teach believers how to recover quickly from failure and how God can help keep us from falling.
Living with only three days on the calendarRather than living in cycles of good and bad seasons, the speaker proposes a life focused on only three specific days: a day in the past, today, and the day Jesus returns.
Groping for God in the darknessWhile we cannot free ourselves from the kingdom of darkness by our own effort, we can actively seek and 'grope' for God until His light reaches us.Acts 17:26–27
Never forget the price of your cleansingWe must never view the price Jesus paid to wash away our sins as small or trivial.
The view of the slain lambWhile we can behold Jesus in His heavenly majesty, God also invites us to a higher view where we see Him as a slain lamb.
Living by God's Word rather than your feelingsTo live in the kingdom of light, we must reject living by our emotions and instead commit to living by the truth of God's Word.
A desire to live for God in the presentThe speaker expresses a deep longing to live every moment of the day for God, focusing on being cleansed by His blood and walking in His light.
Today is the greatest day of your lifeBy focusing on the present, we can find joy and escape temptation because God provides a way out through His grace.1 Corinthians 10:13
The difference between pride and humble stewardshipContrasting Eve's reaction to Cain and Seth, the speaker argues that parents should view children as a gift appointed by God rather than a personal achievement.
Discouragement as a weapon of the enemySatan uses discouragement and self-condemnation as 'no entry' roads that weaken us. We must learn to stand firm in the armor of God to resist these schemes.Ephesians 6:10–13
Various pictures of the Christian lifeThe Christian life involves walking in love, sitting in heavenly places, and running the race. However, there is also a vital picture of falling flat on our faces in worship.Ephesians 2:6Ephesians 4:1
Finding peace in the Savior's presenceWhen we fall at Jesus' feet and let Him lay His hands on us, we hear His voice saying 'don't be afraid.' He is the first and the last, and He will never give up on us.
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