Sold Out For Jesus - Sanjay Poonen
Summary
The message urges young people, and all listeners, to dedicate their entire being—head, heart, and limbs—to Jesus Christ. The speaker emphasizes that life is easily distracted by worldly concerns and idols, leading to a lack of pure devotion. He encourages listeners to examine their lives to ensure their commitment to Christ is total, drawing parallels between the body's parts and the call to surrender to God.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
A message for the young peopleThe speaker shares a simple Sunday school-style message directed especially at children and young people.
Four questions for self-examinationFour probing questions are asked about daily preoccupations, giving Jesus the best of one's life, responding to the simplicity of devotion, and having a compartmentalized life.2 Corinthians 11:3
Loving God with all our beingBelievers are called to love God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength, using the human body as a picture of total surrender.
Why the heart is so importantJust as the heart is the first part of a baby to form and the last to stop, it is the center of our spiritual life that must be kept pure.
What proceeds from within the heartEvil thoughts and behaviors come from within the heart when it becomes distracted and allows sin to enter.Mark 7:21–23
Treasuring God's word in the heartTo prevent sin, believers must treasure God's word in their hearts so they can remain pure and devoted.Psalm 119:11
Singing and praying for a changed heartThe congregation joins in singing songs asking God to change their hearts and seal them for His courts above.
Setting the mind on the spiritBelievers are warned not to set their minds on the flesh, which leads to death, but to be transformed by the renewing of their minds.Romans 8:5–7
Dedication of the eyes, ears, and mouthJust as our senses take in the world, our eyes, ears, and mouth must be guarded and dedicated completely to the Lord.
Presenting your body as a living sacrificeBelievers are encouraged to keep their bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit and remain disciplined in their daily work and walk.Romans 12:1
Closing prayer and total consecrationThe message closes with the congregation singing 'Take My Life and Let It Be' as an act of total surrender to God.
