6. Building the Church as a Body -- Zac Poonen -- July 24, 2022

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https://rlcf.church/media/sermons/building-the-church-as-a-body http://rlcf.church/media/series/the-higher-christian-life RLCF Discipleship Conference 2022 - Session 6 River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA

Summary

The central message is that all human achievements, statuses, and glories are nothing before God, as illustrated by the story of Nebuchadnezzar. True value is found only in Jesus Christ, and the church must reflect this understanding by embracing humility and recognizing that every member is a 'zero' before God. The speaker warns that the desire to be recognized or to lead a church for personal glory will result in building only a useless congregation, not the true Body of Christ.

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The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

What are the things we glory in?A demonstration shows that human wealth, good looks, high position, education, sports achievements, popularity, and preaching are all zeros in God's eyes.

What Nebuchadnezzar understoodKing Nebuchadnezzar learned that all inhabitants of the earth are nothing and that true value comes only when Jesus is present in a person's life.

The humbling of a great king in DanielNebuchadnezzar became proud of his empire in Babylon, so God humbled him by driving him away to live like an animal until he acknowledged God's absolute sovereignty.

Why the church is not built in many placesLeaders often want to be someone and make a name for themselves rather than being willing to become a zero before God.

Building for eternity like Noah's arkJust as Noah built the ark because everything else would be destroyed, believers should invest their lives in building the true Church of Jesus Christ.

Looking forward to the day of the LordPeter describes how the heavens and earth will be destroyed by intense heat, prompting believers to live in holy conduct and look forward to Christ's coming kingdom.2 Peter 3:10

Zaccheus sets his past wrongs rightZaccheus determined to repay fourfold anyone he had cheated and give half his possessions to the poor, showing that true salvation involves making restitution for past wrongs against others.

Clearing the decks from the pastThe speaker shares his personal testimony of settling past customs duties and a childhood theft, explaining how clearing past matters removed the heavy chains holding back his spiritual progress.

Every believer as a member of the bodyJust as a physical body has many different members and internal organs that are hidden yet vital, every believer is a necessary part of the body of Christ with a specific function.1 Corinthians 12:12

The simple ministry of encouragementAny believer can perform the ministry of scratching someone's back or offering a word of encouragement, just as an older believer once encouraged the young speaker.

Finishing the work God gave you to doJesus glorified the Father by finishing the specific work He was given to do, and God has likewise ordained a unique plan for every individual life from the womb.

God determines our time and dwelling placeGod determines the exact time and place where each person lives so that they might seek Him and find His will.Acts 17:26

Overcoming divisions in the local churchIn the body of Christ, distinctions like culture, background, education, and social status are abolished, and God brings diverse people together to sharpen one another and build His local church.

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6. Building the Church as a Body -- Zac Poonen -- July 24, 2022

Zac Poonen · July 26, 2022 · 1h 8m

Humility The church

Summary

Outline

The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

What are the things we glory in?A demonstration shows that human wealth, good looks, high position, education, sports achievements, popularity, and preaching are all zeros in God's eyes.

What Nebuchadnezzar understoodKing Nebuchadnezzar learned that all inhabitants of the earth are nothing and that true value comes only when Jesus is present in a person's life.

Why the church is not built in many placesLeaders often want to be someone and make a name for themselves rather than being willing to become a zero before God.

Building for eternity like Noah's arkJust as Noah built the ark because everything else would be destroyed, believers should invest their lives in building the true Church of Jesus Christ.

Finishing the work God gave you to doJesus glorified the Father by finishing the specific work He was given to do, and God has likewise ordained a unique plan for every individual life from the womb.

God determines our time and dwelling placeGod determines the exact time and place where each person lives so that they might seek Him and find His will.Acts 17:26

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