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  ALL ONE WANTS
  by Marcus Dods
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the necessity of Christ for fulfilling
spiritual needs and understanding eternal life.

Topics: "Following Christ", "Eternal Life"
Scripture References: Matthew 6:33, John 5:39, John 6:68, John 8:31, John 14:6, John 17:3, Colossians 3:2, 1 Timothy 6:12, 1 John 2:17

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Marcus Dods preaches about the unwavering commitment of true followers
of Christ, who are drawn to Him because He satisfies their spiritual
desires and leads them to seek the kingdom of God above all else. Those
who prioritize eternal life and spiritual growth find in Christ the
revelation of God, the reconciliation they need, and the guidance for
living in alignment with eternal truths. Jesus' teachings provide the
foundation for a life that transcends worldly concerns and focuses on
eternal values, empowering believers to live according to God's will.

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"Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life"

(John 6:68).

When Christ sifts His followers those remain who have spiritual tastes
and wants. The spiritual man, the man who would rather be like God than
be rich, whose efforts after worldly advancement are not half as earnest
and sustained as his efforts after spiritual health; the man, in short,
who seeks first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and lets other
things be added or not to this prime requisite, cleaves to Christ
because there is that in Christ which satisfies his taste and gives him
the life he chiefly desires. There is in Christ a suitableness to the
wants of men who live in view of God and eternity, and who seek to
adjust themselves, not only to the world around them so as to be
comfortable and successful in it, but also to the things unseen, to the
permanent laws which are to govern human beings and human affairs
throughout eternity. Such men find in Christ that which enables them to
adjust themselves to things eternal. They find in Christ just that
revelation of God, and that reconcilement to Him, and that help to
abiding in Him, which they need. They cannot imagine a time, they cannot
picture to themselves a state of society, in which the words and
teaching of Jesus would not be the safest guide and the highest law.
Life eternal, life for men as men, is taught by Him; not professional
life, not the life of a religious rule that must pass away, not life for
this world only, but life eternal, life such as men everywhere and
always ought to live--this is apprehended by Him and explained by Him;
and power and desire to live it are quickened within men by His words.
Coming into His presence we recognise the assuredness of perfect truth.
That which outrides all such critical times as the disciples were now
passing through is true spirituality of mind. The man who is bent on
nourishing his spirit to life everlasting simply cannot dispense with
what he finds in Christ.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/marcus-dods/all-one-wants/
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