TUTICORIN CONFERENCE - 2014: Session - 6
This is live broadcast of the Tuticorin Conference (with Tamil Translation) - from Christian Fellowship Church, Tuticorin from 14th Jan to 16th Jan October 2014.
Summary
The sermon emphasizes the importance of building one's life on the solid foundation of Jesus' teachings, particularly those found in Matthew chapters 5, 6, and 7. The speaker warns that merely hearing these words without obeying them is insufficient, as even a small wind can cause a house built on weak foundations to collapse. He urges the congregation to take these teachings seriously now rather than discovering the truth later.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Why is your life shaking?If trials and problems easily discourage or shake you, it reveals that you have not taken the teachings of Matthew 5, 6, and 7 seriously.
The danger of popular preachersMany preachers offer comfort in sin to remain popular, just like the false prophets of Israel who falsely promised peace while God was angry.
The difference between the wise and foolish builderBoth builders heard the word, but the only difference was that the wise man obeyed it while the foolish man did not.
Being steadfast and immovableGod wants us to live unshakable lives of victory through Jesus Christ, standing firm and abounding in His work.
Love for Jesus is proven by obedienceTrue New Covenant life is marked by grace that empowers us to naturally keep Jesus's commandments because we love Him.John 14:15
The two trees and the axe at the rootWhile old covenant obedience just cuts off bad fruits like scissors, Jesus lays the axe to the root to replace our nature with a new tree producing good fruit.
Our goal is becoming like JesusThe true goal for a Christian is not merely going to heaven, but being progressively conformed into the image of Jesus Christ.
Being poor in spirit opens every doorBeing poor in spirit means maintaining a daily awareness of our spiritual need and continually coming to God like a beggar for grace and mercy.
The hidden danger of prideWhile outward sins like anger or impurity are easy to spot, pride is often blindingly hidden from ourselves, requiring daily self-judgment and humility.
Fighting the good fight of faithBelievers must actively lay hold of eternal life by fighting temptation and allowing the divine life of God to progressively conquer the flesh.
