Words of Encouragement -- Olu Talabi & Dave Bertsch -- February 14, 2021
http://rlcf.church/media/sermons/words-of-encouragement River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message is that salvation and fellowship with God are exclusively found through Jesus Christ, drawing parallels between Old Testament figures like Noah and Abraham and Christ's work. The speaker emphasizes that true fellowship requires walking in the light, warning against spiritual slumber, and encouraging the congregation to remain vigilant in their faith. He concludes by urging believers to continually draw light and strength from Jesus.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Salvation found in no one else but JesusPeter declares in Acts that salvation is found in no one else except Jesus Christ, and no man from the Old Testament to the present gets into God's kingdom outside of Jesus' work.Acts 4:12
How Noah experienced Christ in First PeterFirst Peter reveals that Christ by His Spirit went and preached to those in disobedience during the days of Noah, showing the spirit of Christ was working even then.1 Peter 3:18
Walking with God in lightWalking with God requires agreement, and since God is light with no darkness at all, those who fellowship with Him must also walk in the light.Amos 3:3
Awake from sleep and receive Christ's lightBelievers can slowly grow tired or fall asleep spiritually like the five virgins, but Paul calls them to awake from the dead so Christ can give them light.
Reflecting on God's faithfulness through JeremiahThe speaker considers the background of the prophet Jeremiah, who lived through turbulent times of wicked kings and national rebellion.
Jeremiah's deep affliction and sorrowJeremiah describes immense suffering, darkness, and bitterness, seeing the afflictions of God's wrath and becoming known as the weeping prophet.
A ray of hope in God's compassionsAmidst total despair, failure, and mockery, Jeremiah holds onto one ray of hope: the Lord's mercies are new every morning and His faithfulness is great.
