Zealous to Be a Blessing to Others Through Good Deeds — Santosh Poonen — October 22, 2023
https://rlcf.church/media/sermons/zealous-to-be-blessing-to-others-good-deeds River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The sermon emphasizes God's desire for no one to perish, urging listeners to secure the assurance of salvation by acknowledging sin and receiving forgiveness from the heart. It stresses that true Christian commitment involves a radical turning to God, not just outward religious actions. Furthermore, the speaker calls for a collective sense of care and responsibility within the church family, encouraging prayer for every member's spiritual welfare.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
God's will that none should perishGod does not want anyone to perish, desiring every person and every child to know His salvation and have absolute assurance of it.Matthew 18:14
Our collective responsibility for one anotherBelievers are planted in a local church family to share a collective responsibility of care and prayer for one another.
All things are possible through Christ in usUnder the new covenant, all things are possible not just by a distant God, but through Christ the power of God dwelling within us.
Zealous for good works by God's graceTrue zeal for good works is a characteristic of Christ's nature that must be received through humility and God's grace, rejecting human temperament.
Redeemed and purified to do good deedsChrist gave Himself to redeem us from lawless deeds and purify us so we would be available and zealous for every good deed.
Running the race with a holy zealEven if we feel we are starting late or have wasted years, we must run the Christian race with urgency and zeal to win.
Giving a blessing in return for evilRather than just stopping at not returning evil for evil, the Life of Christ in us makes us zealous to lavish blessings on others.1 Peter 3:8–9
Jealous devotion to our bridegroomSpiritual zeal flows from a passionate, jealous desire and loyalty toward Jesus Christ, guarding our hearts against friendship with the world.
Zealous in repentanceWhen convicted of sin or disciplined by God, believers must respond with deep godly sorrow and an earnest zeal to set things right.
Zealous for purity in the churchLike Phineas, who acted with God's jealousy to stop a plague of impurity, believers must maintain a radical attitude against compromise and sin.
A radical hatred of moneyJust as Jesus zealously cleansed the temple from the abuse of money, His followers must maintain a strict, uncompromising stand against mixing money with Christianity.
Zealous in liberal givingBy God's grace, even deep affliction and poverty can miraculously overflow into an abundance of joy and liberal giving.
Zealous in giving encouragementBeing led by the Holy Spirit to offer a timely word of encouragement to someone in need brings life and delight to our homes and relationships.Proverbs 15:23
