Seeking Only Jesus in Heaven and on Earth — Zac Poonen — October 17, 2022
https://rlcf.church/media/sermons/seeking-only-jesus-in-heaven-and-on-earth River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker encourages the audience to establish a strong, unshakable foundation in their Christian life, drawing parallels to the steadfastness Paul urged believers to maintain. He emphasizes the importance of daily Bible reading and sharing the gospel, sharing personal anecdotes about his own journey and the labor God honored in his writing. Ultimately, the message stresses that one's work in the Lord will never be in vain.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
An unshakable Christian lifePaul's exhortation in Corinthians to be steadfast applies even to struggling believers, calling us to have an unshakable Christian life and marriage anchored by the Holy Spirit's grace.
Finding the anchor of salvationHaving a clear assurance of salvation early in life prevents spiritual drifting, anchored securely on the promise that Jesus will never cast out anyone who comes to Him.John 6:37
Stop judging others in different gradesBelievers are at different stages of spiritual growth, much like children in different school grades; recognizing this prevents us from judging others for sins they do not yet perceive.
Total commitment beyond just going to heavenComing to Christ merely to escape hell or go to heaven is a low foundation; true discipleship means loving Him because He first loved us and desiring Him above all else.
Desiring nothing on earth or in heaven but JesusThe psalmist's declaration sets the standard for a wholehearted life: looking for heaven only to be with Jesus, and desiring nothing on earth apart from Him.
Seeing Jesus in the ScripturesJust as Jesus opened the scriptures to the disciples on the road to Emmaus, we must study the Bible not to prepare messages or show off knowledge, but to truly see and know Christ.Hebrews 13:7–8Luke 24:27
Justified by faith in ChristTo be justified means God declares us righteous even when we are imperfect, clothing us in Christ's righteousness so we can boldly approach the Father in Jesus' name.Romans 5:1
Hating spiritual prideSpiritual pride stinks before God and stops spiritual growth instantly, functioning as the filthiest sin that turned angels into devils and has no place in God's presence.
Being great in the sight of the LordTrue greatness is measured by being great in God's sight rather than man's, which requires being filled with the Holy Spirit to accomplish genuine work for God.Luke 1:15
