Brother James calls believers to step out in faith, yield to God's Spirit, and actively participate in spreading the gospel through house churches and practical service.
This sermon emphasizes that God does not look at worldly attributes like physical appearance or abilities, but rather at the heart and willingness to yield to His will. It encourages stepping out in faith, moving beyond comfort zones, and focusing on spiritual matters such as holiness and serving God. The importance of building the 'underground church,' focusing on spreading the gospel, helping those in need, and not being distracted by worldly pleasures is highlighted.
Full Transcript
I may not be the best speaker, I may not be the best looking person, I may not be the tallest person, I may not be the strongest person, I may not be the smartest person. These are not attributes that God looks at. You may say those same things to yourself, you may not be those things as well.
I know that Moses was a stutterer. Moses didn't want to do those things, he said, who am I Lord? David said the same thing, he said, who am I Lord, that you would establish a king through my line. God uses the foolish things of this world to confound the wise.
Why? Because they don't have those attributes that everybody looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, God looks at the heart. Because we don't have those abilities, because we're not some great speaker, or some great looking person or whatever.
Then that way, when God does his work, only he gets the glory. So don't try and look and equate yourself to the physical. Know what the spiritual matter is, and spiritual matter means only one thing, holiness, and then a yielding to him and to his will.
God wants you, God wants me, wants all of us, all of us to be preaching that gospel. So I'll set up those house churches, let's spread the gospel, let's, you know what, let's take food to people that need it, that are homeless, let's spend some time doing things, instead of sitting down watching TV, eating Doritos and getting fat. There are much better ways to spend our time, because you know what, I'm gonna be honest with you, when we're not doing the work of the kingdom, and we're filling ourselves with all the distractions, God is not pleased.
He's not pleased, because that's the works of those wicked servants that are out making merry, eating, drinking with the sinners. And Jesus said, like I said earlier, those people will be cut in two, and they will, and their portion will be counted up with the hypocrites. We don't want to be that, but serve him, move out, move out, don't let fear control you, move out.
Jesus said many times to them, let's get in the boat, let's go to the other side, let's leave our comfort zone, you know, let's get out there. If, like Peter, when he got out of the boat, he goes, Lord, bid me that I may come out to you, and Jesus said, I will, come on. So Peter got out there, he started walking on the water with Jesus, all right.
It wasn't until he took his eyes off Jesus, and he started looking down, that fear came into his heart, and he started to sink, and the Lord had to save him. He wants us to take that step of faith. He wants us to move out into him, and to grow in him, you know, knowing that we cannot do it, because it's not by might, it's not by power, but it's by his Spirit.
We need to yield to that, his Holy Spirit, we need to yield to it. And I pray that you receive this message, and that you move out in your calling, and let's start building those churches, because a time is coming when we're not going to be online, and a time is coming when we're not going to be able to meet in an outward church, and those that are established will be like those in the outward world, the actual physical church buildings. Those that will be allowed to function will be nothing but propaganda sources, no different than in Russia and in China, Russia back in the day, and China now.
They're not allowed to do anything and preach the gospel, they're only allowed to preach the propaganda of communism, and that's why the true church is always the underground church, but that's what we've got to start building right now, is this underground church, the home church. That's how the first church started anyway, that's where the true Christians were anyways, because they didn't spend their time and their efforts trying to take care of a building and trying to prop up a minister, but we're all to be called, and we're all to move out. So I look forward to everybody doing this, and I look forward to seeing the fruits of everybody's labor, my labor, you know, that the Lord will bless it, and many people will come.
This is the time right now, this is the time when God is setting it up, because it's not going to be too long from now, because we're out there doing, that God is going to reap that harvest. We've all heard about that huge end time revival, where so many souls get one. Well this is the time, and it's not going to happen if you're not out there, and I'm not out there.
We all got to get out. So may the Lord bless you and keep you. Thank you.
Sermon Outline
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- God looks at the heart, not outward appearance
- Examples of Moses and David's humility
- God uses the weak to glorify Himself
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- Call to active service in gospel work
- Avoid distractions and worldly comforts
- The importance of yielding to God's will
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- Stepping out in faith like Peter walking on water
- Overcoming fear by keeping eyes on Jesus
- Relying on the Holy Spirit, not human strength
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- Building house churches as the true church
- Preparing for times of persecution and restriction
- The urgency of participating in the end-time harvest
Key Quotes
“Man looks at the outward appearance, God looks at the heart.” — brother James
“It's not by might, it's not by power, but it's by his Spirit.” — brother James
“A time is coming when we're not going to be able to meet in an outward church, and those that are established will be nothing but propaganda sources.” — brother James
Application Points
- Step out in faith and trust God to empower you beyond your natural abilities.
- Get involved in practical ministry like serving the needy and sharing the gospel.
- Start or join a house church to build authentic Christian community and prepare for future challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does God use weak and humble people?
God uses weak and humble people so that His power and glory are clearly seen, not human strength or appearance.
What does it mean to yield to the Holy Spirit?
Yielding to the Holy Spirit means surrendering our own abilities and plans to allow God's Spirit to guide and empower us.
Why is building house churches important?
House churches reflect the early church model, provide true fellowship, and prepare believers for times when public gatherings may be restricted.
How can I overcome fear in stepping out for God?
Keep your focus on Jesus, step out in faith, and rely on His Spirit rather than your own strength to overcome fear.
What practical actions can I take to be part of God's work?
Engage in gospel sharing, serve those in need, participate in house churches, and avoid distractions that hinder spiritual growth.
