A Life of No Regrets -- Ajay Chakravarthy -- November 14, 2021
http://rlcf.church/media/sermons/a-life-of-no-regrets River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The sermon emphasizes that the goal of Christian life is to have no regrets in eternity, drawing parallels between Mary's devotion and the believer's commitment to Jesus. It warns that even believers face a test on the last day, where their works will be scrutinized. Ultimately, true discipleship is defined not by mere profession ("Lord, Lord") but by actively doing the will of the Father.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Mary at the tomb and a life of no regretsWhen Jesus spoke Mary's name at the tomb, it changed her life completely so that she lived solely for Him with no regrets in eternity.
The fire that tests the work of believersJust as there is unquenchable fire for unbelievers, Scripture speaks of another fire that will test the works of believers, causing great loss for a careless life.
Jesus knows eternity and testifies of what is to comeUnlike humans who are blind to heavenly things, Jesus descended from heaven and clearly testifies about the reality of eternity and the day of judgment.
What matters on the final dayJesus warns that not everyone who calls Him Lord will enter the kingdom, but only those who do the Father's will, know Him personally, and use their gifts for His glory.Matthew 7:21–23
Being filled with the Holy Spirit to know God's wayBelievers must ask to be filled with the Holy Spirit so He can guide them into all truth, disclose Jesus to them, and whisper the right way to walk.Isaiah 30:21
Paul's prayer and labor for the church's maturityPaul prayed that the church would be filled with the knowledge of God's will and labored with Christ's power so every person could be presented mature in Him.Colossians 1:9–10
Avoiding the spiritual danger of playing near the yellow lineMany believers waste their lives questioning how close they can live to the edge of sin, while those truly running for Jesus are focused entirely on Him.
Checking our walk to ensure we are not running in vainEven the apostle Paul carefully examined his own walk and submitted his ministry to others to make sure he was not running in vain.Galatians 2:2
Accepting loving correction and avoiding worldly thinkingWhen Jesus rebuked Peter for setting his mind on man's interests rather than God's, Peter accepted the strong correction because he knew it cared for his eternal well-being.Matthew 16:22
Paul weeping over those who set their minds on earthly thingsPaul wept as he warned the Philippian believers against acting as enemies of the cross by setting their minds on earthly things instead of eternity.Philippians 3:17–19
Gently correcting those caught in the devil's snareThe Lord's servants must gently correct those in opposition, hoping God grants them repentance to escape the devil's captivity and do His will.
Guarding against idleness, social media, and worldly distractionThe devil uses modern distractions like phones, the internet, and idleness to trap believers in worldly interests that will crumble on the final day.
An abundant entrance into eternityOn the final day, those who lived fully for Christ will receive an abundant entrance, and nobody in eternity will regret being strongly shaken toward righteousness.
The true grace of God produces passionate labor for ChristTrue grace is not an excuse for a shallow life, but like Paul experienced, it empowers believers to labor abundantly out of a passionate love for Christ.1 Corinthians 15:10
