KARAIKUDI CONFERENCE - 17th - 19th OCTOBER 2014
Summary
The message emphasizes maintaining the wonder of God's forgiveness and avoiding the temptation to build one's own kingdom. The speaker warns against becoming spiritually complacent or self-sufficient, comparing this to the lukewarm church in Revelation and the arrogance of rulers. True fellowship and devotion come from recognizing one's inherent nothingness before God, which keeps one humble and loving.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Why do we try to build our own kingdoms?When people become strong and forget how small they were in their own eyes, they begin to build their own kingdoms and lose the wonder of God's forgiveness.
Do we know that we are a zero?God views everyone as nothing, but the critical question is whether we personally realize our own zerones so we stop trying to build our own kingdoms.Daniel 4:35
Fellowship as the proof of our humilityIf you cannot build daily fellowship with the brothers and sisters around you, your service will eventually be burned up because you think you are somebody great.
Three biblical examples of broken fellowshipCain, Adonijah, and Joseph's brothers all suffered from broken fellowship because their pride made them think they were someone important.1 John 3:11–12
Good examples of humility and working togetherPaul and Peter, and later Caleb and Joshua, worked together in humility because they recognized they were nobodies and honored God's grace in each other.
Christ's longing for a glorious churchJesus not only builds His church, but He cleanses it through His word so that local churches become glorious.
Living in a love relationship with JesusWhen we maintain a love relationship with Jesus like a bride with her bridegroom, we obey His commandments and allow Him to transform us from within.
Sanctification and maturity in the body of ChristGod's will is our sanctification, and He desires to bring us to maturity in Christ so that we are filled with the Spirit and strong to resist the devil.
Waiting eagerly for the coming of the LordBelievers are engaged to Christ and look forward to His blessed appearing, seeking to be faithful and ready so He is not ashamed of us.Titus 2:13
