9th May 2021 - Sunday Church Service | Let God’s Word Penetrate Your Deepest Part - Zac Poonen
9th May 2021 - Sunday Church Service | Let God’s Word Penetrate Your Deepest Part - Zac Poonen
Summary
The sermon emphasizes the profound and transformative power of God's Word, which is described as an active, piercing force capable of judging the deepest thoughts and intentions. The speaker urges the congregation to move beyond merely understanding the theory of Christian doctrine and instead experience the reality of God's Word penetrating their hearts to effect genuine change and equip them for service.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Opening prayer of dependenceThe service opens with a call to cast cares upon the Lord, acknowledging His control and seeking His presence and guidance.
Memory verse and introductionThe congregation reviews last week's memory verse and learns this week's promise before Zac Poonen is introduced to bring the message.John 6:37
The word of god exposes the heartUnlike old covenant laws that judged outward actions, the new covenant word of God judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.Hebrews 4:12
Laying the axe to the rootJohn the Baptist preached that the axe is laid to the root of the tree, dealing with the inner source of sin rather than just trimming bad fruit.
Doing everything for the glory of godBelievers are called to the high standard of doing even ordinary tasks like eating and drinking for the glory of God, which brings true rest rather than strain.1 Corinthians 10:31
Judgment must begin with ourselvesTrue members of God's family develop the identifying habit of judging themselves and their own motives before ever trying to judge others.1 Peter 4:17
Understanding soul, spirit, and self-willMan is made of body, soul, and spirit, and the word of God divides between soul and spirit to break down our self-will.1 Thessalonians 5:23
The new and living way through the fleshJesus opened a new and living way through the veil of His flesh, which represents the denial of our own self-will.
Not my will, but the father'sJesus described His entire life on earth as a refusal to do His own will in favor of doing the will of His Father.
God overlooks past ignoranceGod does not demand that we sit in perpetual regret over past blunders; He overlooks times of ignorance when we truly repent.Acts 17:30
Finishing your course despite a wasted pastEven if someone wastes half their life, like the apostle paul or the speaker himself, God makes allowances and helps them finish their course.
Closing prayer of commitmentThe message concludes with a prayer asking God to help listeners move beyond mere understanding and truly yield their wills to Him.
