Fools for Jesus - Santosh Poonen - April 15, 2018
http://rlcfchurch.org/fools-for-jesus River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker emphasizes that believers must submit to God and resist the devil, as this action causes the devil to flee. He shares personal anecdotes of spiritual confrontations in his youth to illustrate the reality of spiritual warfare. The core message is that the power of the Word of God and genuine faith in Jesus Christ can overcome the enemy's attempts to cause panic or distraction.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Submit to God and resist the devilJames 4:7 teaches that believers must actively submit to God and resist the devil so that he flees from every area of life.James 4:7
Experiencing God's power over demonic oppositionTrue encounters with demonic forces in ministry are met not with panic or long rituals, but with calm authority in the name of Jesus.
Living without fear of the devilIf Christ has nothing in us, we have nothing to fear from the enemy, because greater is He who is in us.
First Exhortation: Forget the pastBelievers must follow Paul's example by letting go of past sins and wasted years, fully resting in the forgiveness and justification found in Christ.1 Corinthians 11:1
Rejoicing always by counting earthly gains as lossPaul achieved unshakeable joy by treating his own agenda and earthly gains as rubbish compared to the surpassing value of knowing Christ.
Second Exhortation: Run to winBelievers must exercise self-control and press on toward the eternal prize with the absolute focus of a sprinter in a hundred-meter dash.
First Exhortation: Make the right choiceFree will is a precious gift from God, and children are urged to personally choose Jesus to receive His eternal life and protection.
Second Exhortation: Redeem your timeBecause time cannot be recovered once it is lost, children should use every moment wisely, working hard in school and honoring God.
Choosing which kind of fool to beEveryone appears foolish to someone; believers must choose to look like fools for Christ's kingdom rather than fools in the eyes of God.
