Be a Worshiper (Act Like Men: Part 2) - Zac Poonen - March 18, 2011
http://rlcfchurch.org RLCF Men's Leadership Conference 2011 River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker emphasizes that true Christian witness involves unwavering faithfulness to all of God's truth, even if it leads to unpopularity or a small congregation. He draws parallels from Noah, who preached righteousness without compromise, and Paul, who stood firm in his message despite suffering. The central message is that one must prioritize truth over numerical growth or worldly acceptance.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Why did Paul say 'we do not lose heart'?Paul repeated that he does not lose heart because he faced temptations to get discouraged, yet he relied on the superior grace of God rather than seeking sympathy for personal sorrows.
What does it mean to be a witness to the uttermost parts of the Earth?Being a witness goes beyond evangelism trips; it means living completely true to God's standards without compromise wherever you are placed.
Noah as a preacher of righteousnessNoah preached righteousness for 120 years without compromising his standard for numbers, ultimately saving only his own family of eight.2 Peter 2:5
Paul's final charge to Timothy regarding sound wordsNear the end of his life, Paul urged Timothy to retain the standard of sound, hygienic words that bring spiritual health, relying on the Holy Spirit.
Honoring the Holy Spirit dailyBelievers cannot guard God's truth through grit alone, but must honor the Holy Spirit and seek to live continuously filled with His presence and power.
Being full of the Holy Spirit versus having been filled onceJust as a car needs ongoing fuel rather than a single fill-up years ago, believers must continually live in the ongoing fullness of the Holy Spirit.
Advancing in spiritual truthGrowing in God is like moving from grade to grade in school, embracing deeper truths of the New Covenant despite the narrow way and the cost involved.
The Abundant Life versus survivingJesus came to give abundant, energetic life rather than a defeated, surviving Christian experience marked by constant stumbling and recycling forgiveness.
What does it mean to be gathered in the name of Jesus?Being gathered in the name of Jesus means being brought together by the Holy Spirit for the sole purpose of honoring His name rather than building personal reputations.
A man sent from God like John the BaptistEvery believer should long to be a witness sent from God whose sole aim is to point people away from themselves and toward Christ the light.John 1:6
The necessity of learning to worship God firstAccording to Jesus' temptation response, all service remains shallow and empty unless a believer first learns how to truly worship God.Matthew 4:10
Bearing fruit that remains through personal evangelismTrue evangelism produces lasting spiritual fruit through personal witness and discipleship, not merely emotional responses from large crusades.
