Audio： A Serious Battle of Faith
Basilea Schlink teaches that believers must stand firm in faith on God's promises to overcome sin and experience true freedom through Christ's complete redemption.
This sermon emphasizes the love of God and how He provides promises to guide and strengthen us in our journey. It highlights the importance of standing on the promises of God's redemption, especially in the battle against sin. The message encourages believers to persistently trust in Jesus' victory and power, even in the face of great temptations and challenges.
Full Transcript
God is love, and therefore He makes stars, if promised, to shine over each of our lives. Beneath the light of these stars of promise, we can go our way in strength and confidence. This holds true not only when there are great decisions to be made concerning our earthly life, but especially with regards to our battle against sin.
How overwhelming it is that the Lord gives us promises like, ìIf the Son makes you free, you will be free indeedî, John 8, 36. Or, in the first letter of John, chapter 3, ìThe reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil.î What a joy it is when we can already begin to sing songs of victory over our sins and bondages, and over the sins of other people. We may complain that weíre bound, and that we canít become free from certain bondages, even though we pray that the Lord make us free.
However, if we donít seriously expect God to make us free, He wonít make us free. Jesus died for our redemption. His sacrifice is complete.
Therefore, itís up to us to stand upon the promise of His complete redemption. Pastor Blumhart was a German minister who prayed for many, many bound souls. We know from his life story that if he had not persistently called upon the name of Jesus in faith, those souls would have remained bound to Satan.
We often come into situations when the temptations are so great that we say, ìI can hardly pray.î But thereís one thing we could do. We could write down the promises the Lord has given us in His Word. For example, ìJesus is victor.
He has broken the power of the enemy.î In times when itís hard to believe anymore, we should read aloud what we have written. Whenever we praise the name of Jesus, Satan will hear and tremble. Iíve often experienced the tremendous power which lies in speaking aloud Bible words, the promises of victory.
Yes, Jesus is victor. He is the mighty Redeemer. If we donít become tired in this battle of faith, even if it takes a long time, we can be certain Jesus will keep every one of His promises.
For in Jesus, all of Godís promises are ìYea,î and ìAmen.î So I from day to day in love and trust will pray, And in my heart perceive one day I will receive all I believed. You have been listening to a program written by Basile Schlenk of the Little Land of Canaan. To learn more about how God lives and works today, visit us at our website, www.canaan.org. If you contact us we would be happy to send you a free inspirational booklet.
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Sermon Outline
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I. The Foundation of God's Promises
- God is love and gives promises to guide us
- Promises shine as stars over our lives
- These promises strengthen us in life's battles
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II. The Battle Against Sin
- Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil
- Freedom through Christ is a promised reality
- Believers must expect and stand on this freedom
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III. The Power of Persistent Faith
- Faithful prayer unlocks God's power
- Speaking aloud God's promises strengthens belief
- Victory is assured if we do not grow weary
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IV. Living in the Assurance of Redemption
- Jesus is the mighty Redeemer and Victor
- God's promises are 'Yea' and 'Amen' in Christ
- Daily trust and love sustain the believer
Key Quotes
“If we don’t seriously expect God to make us free, He won’t make us free.” — Basilea Schlink
“Jesus is victor. He has broken the power of the enemy.” — Basilea Schlink
“For in Jesus, all of God’s promises are 'Yea,' and 'Amen.'” — Basilea Schlink
Application Points
- Write down and regularly read aloud God's promises to strengthen your faith during difficult times.
- Persist in prayer and trust that Jesus' sacrifice fully redeems and frees you from sin.
- Do not grow weary in the battle of faith, knowing that victory is assured through Christ.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main promise God gives to believers?
God promises freedom through Jesus Christ, who destroys the works of the devil and grants victory over sin.
How can believers overcome spiritual bondages?
By persistently standing on God's promises in faith, praying, and speaking aloud His Word, believers can experience freedom.
Why is it important to speak God's promises aloud?
Speaking God's promises aloud strengthens faith, encourages the believer, and causes spiritual enemies to tremble.
What should a believer do when feeling weak in prayer?
They should write down and read aloud the promises of God to renew their faith and confidence.
Who was Pastor Blumhart mentioned in the sermon?
Pastor Blumhart was a German minister known for persistently praying for bound souls, demonstrating the power of faith.