The Spirit of Grace and Supplication -- Santosh Poonen -- May 16, 2021
http://rlcf.church/media/sermons/spirit-grace-supplication River of Life Christian Fellowship 1306 N Lincoln Avenue Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker encourages the congregation to keep their Christian life vibrant by constantly remembering the newness of the Gospel—that Jesus died for them. He warns against spiritual apathy, urging believers to focus on the Kingdom of Heaven rather than the passing concerns of the world. Furthermore, he emphasizes that the outpouring of the Holy Spirit is a continuous experience, suggesting that even children can exercise prophecy by asking God to anoint their tongues for edification.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
From self-confidence to dependence on the LordThe speaker shares how growing in ministry has brought less self-confidence and a greater, more freeing dependence upon the Lord.
Moving from a burdensome to a light Christian lifeJesus commands are not burdensome, yet many experience the Christian life as heavy until they learn to wait on the Lord for renewed strength like eagles.
Keeping the song of heaven newBelievers should never let the core truths of Christ sacrifice become old or routine, but should cherish the newness of His worth daily.
Swimming upstream against the world's currentLiving in the kingdom of heaven means actively resisting the passing, entertaining systems of this world and pressing upstream.
The promise in ZechariahGod promised to pour out the Spirit of grace and of supplication upon His people, marking the true fullness of the Holy Spirit.
What do you desire more: miracles or grace?Many seek emotional experiences, gifts, or healings, but the true mark of the Spirit is receiving the grace to live like Christ.
Can someone do miracles without knowing Christ?Jesus warns that many will perform genuine prophecies, cast out demons, and do miracles in His name, yet He never truly knew them.Matthew 7:21–22
False grace versus true graceFalse grace teaches that Jesus simply solves all physical and material problems without any conviction of sin or real transformation.
Forgiveness through the riches of His graceOur redemption and the forgiveness of trespasses come through Christ's blood according to the vast riches of God's grace.
Justification: moving from zero balance to divine abundanceForgiveness cancels a debt, leaving a zero balance, but justification treats the believer as if they never sinned, giving heavenly resources for God's kingdom.
Grace as a discipliner and instructorThe grace of God brings salvation by actively training and disciplining believers to deny ungodliness and worldly desires.
Sin shall not be master over youThe true proof of being under grace is that sin no longer holds mastery or dominion over the believer's daily life.Romans 6:14
Humility as the primary testGod gives His grace exclusively to the humble; a proud person cannot genuinely possess the spirit of grace regardless of their intellect.
Speech seasoned with graceA true baptism of the Holy Spirit is demonstrated when our everyday speech is gracious and edifying rather than harsh or self-serving.Colossians 4:6
Guarding against root bitternessBelievers must ensure they do not fall short of grace by allowing bitterness or unforgiveness to occupy their hearts.Hebrews 12:15
All grace abounding for every good deedOnce blockages like pride, bitterness, and the love of money are removed, God is able to make all grace abound so believers have sufficiency in everything.2 Corinthians 9:8
