I Want to Be Among Those (Compilation)
The sermon emphasizes the importance of running towards conflict and away from false teachings in the faith community.
In this sermon, the speaker urges listeners to run away from certain types of churches and teachings that do not align with the true message of the Gospel. He emphasizes the importance of avoiding churches that focus solely on success, prosperity, and self-improvement, as well as those that prioritize the glorification of men over Christ. The speaker also warns against churches that lack the Bible, the cross, soul-searching, repentance, and the mention of the blood of Jesus. He encourages listeners to flee from churches where worship is cold and where they can comfortably remain in their sins. Additionally, the speaker advises running away from preachers who use manipulative tactics to gain money and those who promote division between races and cultures.
Full Transcript
I want to be among those that are not running away from the conflict, but running into the conflict. And say, run for your life! Run! From Gospels that focus only on success and prosperity. Run! Run! From those who use the name of Christ only for his personal gain.
Run from those that are picking your pocket in the name of Jesus. Run! Run from Gospels that only focus on self. How can I? Three steps to a better personality.
Three... Run from churches where men and not Christ are glorified. Run! Run! Body of Christ, run! Touch the unclean things. Run! From churches in the theology.
There's no soul-searching word. There's no repentance from sin. It's unclean.
Run! Run from churches where the worship leaves you cold. There is no sense of God because they don't know God. Run from churches where you're comfortable in your sins.
That's a table of devils! If you come into the house of God and you... Run from pulpits that are... Who are using the pulpit of God for a... For your life. Run from preachers that stand and tell stories and jokes. Run like you... Run for those that are only after your money.
And they use one gimmick after another. One foolish thing after another to get your money. Run.
Sermon Outline
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I
- Introduction to the conflict
- The call to action: running towards the conflict
- The importance of discernment in faith
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II
- Warnings against prosperity-focused Gospels
- Identifying false teachings
- The danger of self-centered messages
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III
- The role of the church in spiritual health
- Recognizing unclean practices
- The necessity of repentance and soul-searching
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IV
- Evaluating worship experiences
- The significance of knowing God
- Avoiding complacency in sin
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V
- The integrity of the pulpit
- The impact of preachers on congregations
- Rejecting manipulative practices
Key Quotes
“Run from Gospels that focus only on success and prosperity.” — Compilations
“Run from churches where men and not Christ are glorified.” — Compilations
“Run from pulpits that are using the pulpit of God for your life.” — Compilations
Application Points
- Be vigilant in identifying teachings that prioritize personal gain over true Gospel values.
- Engage in regular self-reflection and repentance to maintain spiritual health.
- Seek out worship experiences that foster a genuine connection with God.