1. Being a Christ-Like Husband -- Zac Poonen -- August 10, 2022
https://rlcf.church/media/sermons/1-being-a-christ-like-husband River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The sermon emphasizes that husbands must act as leaders, drawing parallels from scripture to establish the man's role in the home and church. Key points include that a man must always see God first, before seeing his wife, and that husbands must intervene when their wives disobey God's commands, as Adam failed to do. Ultimately, men are called to be strong leaders in all areas of life.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Act like menBelievers must act like men in every situation, which means taking up the responsibility of leadership rather than being weak or passive like the culture sometimes dictates.1 Corinthians 16:13
God's order of headshipGod ordained that Christ is the head of every man, and man is the head of woman, mirroring the relationship between the Father and Christ.1 Corinthians 11:3
Reasons for male leadershipScripture gives two reasons why a man should hold authority: Adam was created first, and Eve was the one deceived in the garden.
Learning from Adam's failureAdam failed in his leadership by standing passively with Eve when she sinned and then blaming both his wife and God instead of taking responsibility.
Speaking with graceEven when faced with foolish words or frustrations, husbands must speak graciously like salt, acting as patient teachers toward their wives.Colossians 4:6
Avoiding the steps to sinDavid fell into major sin because of a series of prior steps where he was out of place and neglectful, showing the importance of guarding oneself early.
Living with your wife in an understanding wayHusbands are commanded to live with their wives with understanding, recognizing that she is the weaker vessel and being deeply sensitive to her needs.1 Peter 3:7
The perfection that comes through patienceEnduring testings and difficulties with patience produces spiritual maturity and makes a believer complete and lacking in nothing.
Taking sexual temptation seriouslyMen must guard their thought lives rigorously, resisting fleshly lusts immediately and bringing failures to the Lord for instant cleansing.
Putting the deeds of the body to deathBy the power of the Spirit, believers can consistently put the sinful deeds of the flesh to death and walk in victory.Romans 8:13
Relieving pressure at homeHusbands must be wise to eliminate unessential burdens and expectations that cause their wives to burn out or feel overwhelmed.
True biblical manhood and emotionTrue Christian manhood does not exclude weeping or having a tender heart, as even Jesus and strong biblical figures wept and showed deep compassion.
