Proving the Power of Christ’s Resurrection in Our Lives -- Santosh Poonen -- April 17, 2022

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The speaker emphasizes that every member of the local church has a responsibility to participate in the spiritual life of the body, comparing the church to a cup filled with the life-giving water of Christ. He warns against superficial spiritual care, referencing Jeremiah 6:13, where false leaders superficially heal deep brokenness. Ultimately, the message is to be a vessel filled by the Holy Spirit to share the true life of Jesus with others, regardless of one's perceived ministry role.

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Every member has a responsibility in the local bodyJust as every part of the human body is essential for it to function, every believer has a vital spiritual responsibility in the local church.

The local church as a cup of waterThe local church serves as a local vessel or cup filled by Jesus Christ, the true spring, so people can taste His life directly.

The warning of false prophets and superficial healingDrawing from Jeremiah 6, the speaker warns against religious leaders who deal falsely and heal the brokenness of God's people superficially by offering false peace.

Examining human traditions like Easter in light of ScriptureScripture never commands believers to celebrate Christmas or Easter; instead, we are told to remember Christ's death and resurrection through the Lord's table.

The true preaching of the resurrection cuts to the quickTrue biblical preaching of Christ's resurrection brings conviction of sin and salvation, rather than merely superficial holiday celebrations.Acts 17:31

Being true witnesses of Christ's resurrectionThe early disciples tested apostles based on whether they were eyewitnesses of the resurrection, and believers today must experience resurrection power in their own lives.Acts 1:22

Are you no longer a slave to sin?The first test of resurrection power is freedom from sin, where believers no longer present their bodies as instruments of unrighteousness.

Are you dead to the law and married to Christ?Through union with the Risen Christ, believers are released from the old bondage of the law and joined to a life of joyful, Spirit-led obedience.Romans 7:4

Are you surrendering all your ambitions to God?Just as Abraham demonstrated faith by offering Isaac on the altar while believing in God's power to raise the dead, believers must place their entire lives on the altar.

Are you free from all condemnation and fear?Knowing the resurrected and interceding Christ frees believers from crippling self-condemnation and worldly fear even in overwhelming trials.Romans 8:34

Are you reigning in heaven with Christ?Believers are seated with Christ in heavenly places, possessing the surpassing greatness of His power to overcome the devil and set their minds on things above.

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Proving the Power of Christ’s Resurrection in Our Lives -- Santosh Poonen -- April 17, 2022

Santosh Poonen · April 18, 2022 · 1h 9m

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https://rlcf.church/media/sermons/proving-power-christs-resurrection-our-lives River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA

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

Every member has a responsibility in the local bodyJust as every part of the human body is essential for it to function, every believer has a vital spiritual responsibility in the local church.

The local church as a cup of waterThe local church serves as a local vessel or cup filled by Jesus Christ, the true spring, so people can taste His life directly.

Are you no longer a slave to sin?The first test of resurrection power is freedom from sin, where believers no longer present their bodies as instruments of unrighteousness.

Are you free from all condemnation and fear?Knowing the resurrected and interceding Christ frees believers from crippling self-condemnation and worldly fear even in overwhelming trials.Romans 8:34

Are you reigning in heaven with Christ?Believers are seated with Christ in heavenly places, possessing the surpassing greatness of His power to overcome the devil and set their minds on things above.

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