Fill It to the Brim -- Ajay Chakravarthy -- February 27, 2022
http://rlcf.church/media/sermons/fill-it-to-the-brim River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The central message is that instead of focusing on predicting future events or answering every curiosity, believers must focus on two things: repentance and being filled with the Holy Spirit. The speaker warns against deception, particularly the subtle ways sin can rule over our hearts, which often stems from unconfessed pride. True readiness comes from loving the truth and being honest with oneself about where grace is lacking.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What is Jesus' response to human curiosity about current events?When people brought reports of tragedies to Jesus, He refused to entertain their political curiosity and instead commanded them to repent so they would not likewise perish.Luke 13:1
What should be our focus when the disciples ask about times and seasons?Just as Jesus told the disciples not to worry about the restoration of Israel's kingdom but to receive the Holy Spirit, believers today must focus on repentance and the Spirit.Acts 1:6
How do we avoid being deceived in these days?Divine power is granted for life and godliness, and protection from deception comes from loving the truth rather than speculating on the timing of future events.
How does the deceitfulness of sin manifest in daily life?Sin can quietly rule over our reactions with family and neighbors while we still attend church, unless we are honest about why we lack God's grace.
Why does God withhold His grace from us?God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble, meaning unacknowledged pride in our hearts prevents us from receiving the grace needed to stop sinning.James 4:61 Corinthians 4:7
What lesson do we learn from Lot's compromise?Lot's hesitation to leave Sodom and his settlement in the small town of Zoar illustrate how small compromises and feeding the flesh create footholds for the enemy.
How do different groups respond when cut to the heart by the Holy Spirit?While the crowd on Pentecost asked what they must do to be saved, the religious listeners in Stephen's day covered their ears and resisted the truth.Acts 2:36
What kind of famine will characterize the last days?Amos prophesied a famine not of physical food, but of hearing the words of the Lord, causing people to frantically search for truth without finding it.
How do those who trust in the Lord survive times of drought?Those who trust in God and drink of the living water Jesus provides will have an internal well of life springing up to eternal life, keeping them steady during drought.
What kind of teaching will people seek out in the last days?People will accumulate teachers who tickle their ears with messages that excuse sin rather than enduring sound doctrine that convicts them.2 Timothy 4:3
What example of obedience do the servants at Cana provide?When Jesus told the servants to fill the water pots with water, they obeyed fully by filling them to the very brim, holding 150 gallons.
What happens when you fill your mind with God's word to the brim?Filling your mind completely with scripture and the testimonies of godly men leaves no room for gossip, worldly distractions, or the desires of the flesh.
What does it mean to make the Holy Spirit Lord of your whole body?Following the example of Dr. Walter Wilson, believers must present every part of their bodies as a living sacrifice to the Holy Spirit without reservation.
What is God able to do through an ordinary person fully given to Him?Because God is no respecter of persons, He is waiting to do mighty works through any ordinary man, woman, or child who completely surrenders their life to Him.
