The God of Encouragement - Zac Poonen - May 26, 2019

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http://rlcfchurch.org/god-of-encouragement Sermon Series: The Real Full Gospel (Sermon #9) RLCF Family Discipleship Conference 2019 River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA

Summary

The central message is that discouragement and self-condemnation are the devil's primary weapons, and believers must actively resist them by encouraging themselves in the Lord. The speaker uses the example of David recovering from utter loss by focusing on God's power, emphasizing that God is a God of hope who promises to fix messes regardless of who caused them. He advises against internalizing negative self-talk, which he identifies as the voice of unbelief rather than true humility.

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Discouragement is a no-entry roadThe devil uses discouragement as one of his greatest weapons, acting like a no-entry road that believers must refuse to travel down.

David encouraged himself in the LordWhen David faced total devastation at Ziklag and was blamed by his men, he strengthened himself in God, sought His guidance, and recovered everything he lost.

Self-condemnation is not true humilitySelf-condemnation is another no-entry road disguised as humility, but it is actually unbelief that insults God's goodness as a father.

God did not send His Son to condemnGod sent Jesus to save the world rather than condemn it, offering fresh mercies every morning like a patient father.John 3:17

A ministry of favor and encouragementJesus quoted Isaiah to proclaim good news and freedom, demonstrating a pattern of abundant favor and mercy rather than constant strictness.Isaiah 61:1

God chooses the foolish and the weakGod bypasses worldly wisdom and chooses the foolish, weak, and despised so that no one can boast in His presence.1 Corinthians 1:26

Do not say I am a youthWhen called by God, people like Jeremiah and young believers should never make excuses about their youth, because God supplies the words and strength.

Avoid those who cause divisionsBelievers are explicitly instructed to keep their eyes on and turn away from those who cause divisions and betray the church.Romans 16:17

You will receive power from the Holy SpiritHearing teaching alone is not enough; believers must be filled with the Holy Spirit to receive the power needed to live out God's call.

Warnings and truth from the writings of JohnDrawing from second and third John, believers are urged to walk in truth, love one another, and reject false leaders who deny Christ.

Praise is the key to victoryLike the returning leper who gave thanks, believers should respond to God's word with loud praise, because praise opens the door to total victory.

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