Annie Poonen - Jesus, I come to You
Summary
The central message encourages believers to come to Jesus, drawing inspiration from Matthew 11:28-29, recognizing Him as a source of rest. The speaker urges listeners to exchange various forms of bondage—such as sin, sorrow, discouragement, and spiritual sickness—for the freedom, light, and spiritual wealth found in Christ's yoke. Ultimately, the goal is to live a life reflecting Jesus by embracing His will and finding daily joy in Him.
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Speaker: Annie Poonen Title: Jesus, I come to You Date: 01/03/2021 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
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