CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: An ambition to please God alone - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The central message is that a Christian's ultimate ambition must be to please God alone, both in this life and in eternity. The speaker contrasts those who merely desire to go to heaven with those who are willing to follow Christ daily by denying themselves and taking up the cross. He warns that the opportunity to sacrifice and deny oneself is only available on Earth, making this a critical, non-negotiable commitment for believers.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What was Paul's ambition?Paul states in 2 Corinthians that his one ambition is to please God, mirroring the ambition of Jesus.2 Corinthians 5:9
Following godly examplesThe Holy Spirit directs believers through scripture to follow godly leaders who themselves follow Christ.1 Corinthians 11:1
Living with heaven's direction nowWhen we reach heaven, our only ambition will be pleasing God, so we should align our earthly lives with that same direction now.
Realizing the state of the churchAfter years of traveling across India, the speaker observed that most people merely wanted to go to heaven without caring how they lived on earth.
The parable of the rich man and LazarusMany Christians act like the child in Sunday school who wanted to live like the rich man on earth and like Lazarus after death.
Regret over missed sacrificeJust as unbelievers regret missing salvation, believers will regret eternity if they miss the chance to take up the cross and deny themselves here on earth.
Building the kind of church Jesus wantsJesus called disciples to deny themselves and take up their cross daily, which is the only type of church worth building.
Being a credit to God before the devilWhile multitudes only want heaven, God looks for a faithful remnant whose lives are a credit to His name against the accusations of Satan.
A life set 100 percent to please GodWith a will set entirely to please God from morning till night, transition to heaven will involve zero change in direction.
CFC Daily Devotions - Zac Poonen
Excerpt from the message: An ambition to please God alone - Zac Poonen
To listen to the complete message click here : https://cfcindia.com/sermon/an-ambition-to-please-god-alone-0
Visit our website for more information: https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The central message is that a Christian's ultimate ambition must be to please God alone, both in this life and in eternity. The speaker contrasts those who merely desire to go to heaven with those who are willing to follow Christ daily by denying themselves and taking up the cross. He warns that the opportunity to sacrifice and deny oneself is only available on Earth, making this a critical, non-negotiable commitment for believers.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What was Paul's ambition?Paul states in 2 Corinthians that his one ambition is to please God, mirroring the ambition of Jesus.2 Corinthians 5:9
Following godly examplesThe Holy Spirit directs believers through scripture to follow godly leaders who themselves follow Christ.1 Corinthians 11:1
Living with heaven's direction nowWhen we reach heaven, our only ambition will be pleasing God, so we should align our earthly lives with that same direction now.
Realizing the state of the churchAfter years of traveling across India, the speaker observed that most people merely wanted to go to heaven without caring how they lived on earth.
The parable of the rich man and LazarusMany Christians act like the child in Sunday school who wanted to live like the rich man on earth and like Lazarus after death.
Regret over missed sacrificeJust as unbelievers regret missing salvation, believers will regret eternity if they miss the chance to take up the cross and deny themselves here on earth.
Building the kind of church Jesus wantsJesus called disciples to deny themselves and take up their cross daily, which is the only type of church worth building.
Being a credit to God before the devilWhile multitudes only want heaven, God looks for a faithful remnant whose lives are a credit to His name against the accusations of Satan.
A life set 100 percent to please GodWith a will set entirely to please God from morning till night, transition to heaven will involve zero change in direction.
