21st June 2015 - Be Strong in the Lord
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Summary
The message emphasizes that God desires for all believers to be strong in the Lord, contrasting this with the weakness described in the Corinthian church. Drawing from Abraham's example in Romans 4:19, the speaker highlights that true strength comes from growing in faith, not from physical or circumstantial strength. The core message is to examine oneself to ensure one is drawing strength from faith in God's promises.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
God wants His children to be strongIt is not God's will for His children to be weak and sick, but rather for all of them to be strong in the Lord.
Growing strong in faith like AbrahamAbraham did not stagger at God's promise but grew strong in faith by giving glory to God even before the promise was fulfilled.Romans 4:19
God's word is given to make us strongScripture passages across the Old and New Testaments show that keeping God's word strengthens us and protects us from the power of the devil.Deuteronomy 11:8Joshua 1:7
Going from strength to strength through trialsWhen believers dwell in God's house and remain faithful during trials, God turns those trials into blessings and leads them from strength to strength.
Strengthening one another through fellowshipJust as Jonathan encouraged David in the wilderness, believers must engage in true fellowship that strengthens each other's faith rather than mere social gathering.1 Samuel 23:14–16
Strengthened by the Holy Spirit in the inner manGod's great longing is to strengthen believers with might through the Holy Spirit in their inner man, enabling patience and long-suffering with joyfulness.Ephesians 3:16Colossians 1:11
Be strong in the grace that is in Christ JesusBelievers must recognize their own weakness and helplessness so they can receive an abundance of grace from Christ.
Renewing strength by waiting on the LordThose who wait upon the Lord have their strength renewed, allowing them to make spiritual progress without growing weary or fainting.Isaiah 40:31
The secret of boldness through standing before GodLike Elijah, who stood before the God of Israel, those who learn to kneel before God in prayer can stand fearlessly before any man.1 Kings 17:1
Clean hands and a clean heart as prerequisites for strengthA person who has clean hands, a clean heart, and a clear conscience grows stronger and stronger and becomes a true threat to the kingdom of darkness.Job 17:9
