6th June 2021 - Sunday Church Service | How Spiritual Decline Begins - Zac Poonen
6th June 2021 - Sunday Church Service | How Spiritual Decline Begins - Zac Poonen
Summary
The speaker begins by leading the congregation in worship and prayer, focusing on gratitude for God's faithfulness and the promise of Christ's return. The sermon's central theme, titled 'How Spiritual Decline Begins,' emphasizes the importance of keeping God's word, referencing John 14:23. The message encourages the congregation to pay attention to the warnings presented to ensure salvation.
Outline
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Welcome and praiseThe speaker welcomes the congregation and leads them into a time of praising Jesus through song.
Singing of God's faithfulnessThe congregation sings about how Jesus lifts burdens and provides strength through life's many cares.
Opening prayerThe speaker invites the congregation to pray, asking God to remove distractions and anxiety so they can approach Him with faith and gratitude.
Opening prayer and scripture readingThe service begins with a prayer for strength, grace, and healing, followed by the reading of memory verses from Acts and John.
The purpose of Scripture is for our instructionDrawing from Romans 15:4, the speaker explains that the Old Testament was written to provide us with hope and understanding through the scriptures.Romans 15:4
The warning of future spiritual compromisePaul warns the Ephesian elders that after his departure, savage wolves and false teachers will arise to twist the truth and divide the church.Acts 20:17
Do you remember your first love?Reflecting on our early faith, we must ask if we have returned to old habits and lost the intense devotion we once had for the Lord.
The consequence of losing spiritual fervorIf we do not repent of losing our first love, the Lord may remove His presence and anointing, leaving behind a church that is merely an empty shell.
Replacing old affections with a greater loveBad habits and worldly desires are not overcome by mere willpower, but by finding a supreme and overwhelming love for Jesus that drives them out.
God always raises up witnessesThroughout church history, even when many churches have failed, the Lord has always raised up a group of strong witnesses and overcomers.
The calling to be a servantElders and all believers are called to be servants who wash the feet of others rather than seeking to lord it over them.
The passion for spiritual growthBelievers should apply the same intense passion they use to achieve worldly goals toward becoming wholehearted disciples of Jesus.
Being a blessing through the presence of ChristYou do not need to be a great preacher or seek honor to build up the church; simply walking with the Lord allows you to bring His presence and an aroma of Christ to others.
Finding hope and salvation in JesusBrother Andre shares how his search for belonging led to despair, until encountering a video of Zac Poonen helped him realize his need for Jesus Christ as his Savior.
The humble example of a faithful servantZac Poonen reflects on Brother Andre's selfless character and how God gives greater honor to the less visible members of the body.
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