http://rlcf.church
River of Life Christian Fellowship
1306 N Lincoln Avenue
Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message emphasizes that true faith is not just intellectual knowledge of God's power, but a deep, heartfelt confidence in Him that remains steadfast during trials. The speaker urges the congregation to move beyond merely hearing God's promises to allowing the Holy Spirit to impress them in their hearts, citing Ezra's example of trusting God over human protection. Furthermore, the message touches on cultivating a divine nature through mercy and recognizing that God remembers and rewards even the smallest acts of gratitude.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Why do we forget God's power when trouble comes?Even after hearing that God is in control, fear easily creeps in when trials arrive, showing our need for the Holy Spirit to remind us of Christ's teachings.John 14:26
Can God do those things in me?The question is not whether God can do all things, but whether we will allow Him to work those things inside us through active belief.
Having the spirit of faith deep in our heartsOnly the Holy Spirit can impress the truth of God as our Father deep within us so we can cry out to Him genuinely during difficulties.Galatians 4:6
Ezra's example of confidence in God over human helpEzra was ashamed to ask the king for an escort of soldiers because he had already boasted that God protects those who seek Him, so he fasted and prayed to God instead.Ezra 8:22–23
Testing God and trusting His wordGod challenges us to test Him and see that His word is true, so that our hearts remain at peace when trials come.Malachi 3:10
Reflecting the divine nature through gratitudeJust as God calls us to be perfect and merciful like our heavenly father, we can adopt a divine nature in the area of gratitude.Matthew 5:48Luke 6:36
God remembers small acts of kindnessGod never forgets small, seemingly insignificant deeds like giving a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, and He rewards them.Matthew 10:40–42
Cornelius and acts of charity as a memorialThe Lord noticed Cornelius's arms and prayers to the Jewish people and accepted them as a memorial before God.Acts 10:4
Dwelling on good things and removing complaintsBy dwelling on what is pure and excellent, we can replace a history of complaints and bad records with kindness and gratitude toward our family and neighbors.Philippians 4:8
Overflowing with gratitude in ChristBeing firmly rooted and overflowing with gratitude drives complaining out of our lives and enables us to be a blessing to others through simple acts.Colossians 2:6–7
http://rlcf.church
River of Life Christian Fellowship
1306 N Lincoln Avenue
Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message emphasizes that true faith is not just intellectual knowledge of God's power, but a deep, heartfelt confidence in Him that remains steadfast during trials. The speaker urges the congregation to move beyond merely hearing God's promises to allowing the Holy Spirit to impress them in their hearts, citing Ezra's example of trusting God over human protection. Furthermore, the message touches on cultivating a divine nature through mercy and recognizing that God remembers and rewards even the smallest acts of gratitude.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Why do we forget God's power when trouble comes?Even after hearing that God is in control, fear easily creeps in when trials arrive, showing our need for the Holy Spirit to remind us of Christ's teachings.John 14:26
Can God do those things in me?The question is not whether God can do all things, but whether we will allow Him to work those things inside us through active belief.
Having the spirit of faith deep in our heartsOnly the Holy Spirit can impress the truth of God as our Father deep within us so we can cry out to Him genuinely during difficulties.Galatians 4:6
Ezra's example of confidence in God over human helpEzra was ashamed to ask the king for an escort of soldiers because he had already boasted that God protects those who seek Him, so he fasted and prayed to God instead.Ezra 8:22–23
Testing God and trusting His wordGod challenges us to test Him and see that His word is true, so that our hearts remain at peace when trials come.Malachi 3:10
Reflecting the divine nature through gratitudeJust as God calls us to be perfect and merciful like our heavenly father, we can adopt a divine nature in the area of gratitude.Matthew 5:48Luke 6:36
God remembers small acts of kindnessGod never forgets small, seemingly insignificant deeds like giving a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, and He rewards them.Matthew 10:40–42
Cornelius and acts of charity as a memorialThe Lord noticed Cornelius's arms and prayers to the Jewish people and accepted them as a memorial before God.Acts 10:4
Dwelling on good things and removing complaintsBy dwelling on what is pure and excellent, we can replace a history of complaints and bad records with kindness and gratitude toward our family and neighbors.Philippians 4:8
Overflowing with gratitude in ChristBeing firmly rooted and overflowing with gratitude drives complaining out of our lives and enables us to be a blessing to others through simple acts.Colossians 2:6–7
