Session 10: One Who Lives a Sacrificial Life - Zac Poonen - May 24, 2014

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2014 RLCF Men's Conference - Session 10 http:/www/rlcfchurch.org/who-can-build-the-body-of-christ/ River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA

Summary

Building the body of Christ requires participation from all members, not just those in visible ministries; invisible service, especially prayer, is profoundly valuable. True love for Christ is demonstrated not through mere words or emotion, but by a daily willingness to take up the cross, which means living free from conscious sin. The core message emphasizes that the daily cross—laying down one's life for Christ and the church—is the essential, often overlooked, mark of genuine Christian love.

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The way christ built his churchJust as Jesus laid down His life on a cross for the church, our love for Him must be proven by a daily cross where we die to self.

Laying down our lives for the brethrenFirst John 3:16 calls us to follow Christ's example by daily laying down our lives for our brothers and sisters.

The word of the cross is missing todayAfter observing Christendom for decades, the speaker notes that the message of the cross is completely absent from popular Christian television and denominations.

The offense of the crossThe cross is an offense and a stumbling block to people because it demands the sacrifice of our own desires to live the way God wants.Galatians 5:11

The fire of God in the temple and the churchAnyone can copy a religious pattern or building, but the true presence and fire of God can only come through sacrifice.

David refused to offer what cost him nothingWhen buying the threshing floor to build an altar, David insisted on paying a price because he would never offer God that which cost him nothing.

Mount Moriah and the place of true worshipGod chose Mount Moriah where Abraham offered Isaac and David made his vow, establishing the principle that God's house is built on absolute sacrifice.

The mark of a New Testament churchThe true mark of a New Testament gathering is not external patterns, but the powerful conviction where secret sins are exposed and people know God is truly present.

The rich young ruler chose his wealth over sacrificeJust like the rich young ruler who turned away from following Jesus because it cost too much, many Christians want eternal life without making sacrifices.

Building with gold versus wood, hay, and strawAt the judgment seat of Christ, every person's work will be tested by fire, and cheap service done without sacrifice will be burned up.

Avoiding regret by surrendering the remaining yearsWe cannot change our past selfishness, but we can give all our remaining years to God's hand to be broken and molded according to His plan.

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