16th July 2017 - Seven Truths That Every Christian Must Know
16th July 2017 - Seven Truths That Every Christian Must Know
Summary
The sermon focuses on worship, praise, and acknowledging God's supreme power and sovereignty. It emphasizes that all creation will eventually declare God's glory and that nothing is too difficult for Him. The message encourages the congregation to express gratitude and praise for God's redemptive work through Jesus Christ.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Knowing the truth that sets you freeJesus said in John 8:32 that knowing the truth sets us free, and God's word is truth.John 8:32John 17:17
Always being ready to make a defenseBelievers must always be ready with gentleness and reverence to give an answer to everyone who asks about the hope within them.1 Peter 3:15
Jesus Christ is the only way to GodJesus is the exclusive way to the Father because of His unique virgin birth, His substitutionary death for sin, and His bodily resurrection.John 14:6
Repent and believe in Jesus Christ to be savedSalvation requires both turning from sin toward God in repentance and stretching out the hand of faith to receive His free gift.Acts 20:21
We must be filled with the Holy SpiritJust as believers are commanded not to get drunk with wine, they are commanded to be continually filled with the Holy Spirit, whose primary mark is divine love and intimacy with the Father.Ephesians 5:18
We cannot follow Jesus without denying ourselves dailyFollowing Jesus requires taking up our cross and dying to our self-life daily through the power of the Holy Spirit.Luke 9:23
We cannot serve both God and moneyBelievers must choose who they serve because no servant can serve two masters; wealth must remain a servant rather than mastering one's life.Luke 16:13
We must love and forgive one anotherGenuine disciples are known by their love for one another, and refusing to forgive others can result in God's severe discipline and handing over to tormentors.John 13:35
We must prepare ourselves for Christ's second comingBelievers must abide in Christ so they can have confidence at His appearing rather than shrinking away in shame.1 John 2:28
