John Follette emphasizes the transformative power of engaging with the Word of God and the importance of spiritual authenticity in our lives.
In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the profound teachings hidden within the stories of the Bible. He highlights the story of the prodigal son as an example, explaining that every detail and conversation in the Bible holds spiritual significance. The speaker also mentions the importance of understanding the context and the actors involved in each story. He promises to continue exploring these teachings in future sermons.
Full Transcript
What the Lord gives me in this journey seems good. So I have no apologies to make along that line. I have tried all ages past to assume another role and to act like another person.
I died a 10,000 death. You're not qualified to be an apology. You are an intelligent spirit.
Now, we forget that, so we will remember this morning. Now, that thing he actually does. Now, what I give you, Mark, and so what I have, I will teach you one thing.
Dealing with the word. Whole renaissance. You don't finish it.
God is the death. I am the truth. Not I have.
I'm so hungry. Slay us. He will crucify us.
How many are dead? He never. How many ever have seen? Don't let anybody else die. So remember, we're normal people.
Spiritual. Real. In a body.
Growth of a child. Growing. Push off.
Do you get me? Not emotional stuff, but drive. Life in God. Spirit.
Prayer. Power. Energy.
Do that thing. And he coheres. You don't give a... You don't at all.
If I did give all my sugar on my head, I had all these cups of storage. It just didn't. You want them to be conscious.
And they would come out in the morning. Pour out that truth. Life.
Now suppose that's life. I gave a message on the marriage in Canaan. And when I got in there.
The word that I speak. Is that what he told us? Word of God. The truth.
This word. Don't you believe it? Yes, I do. And he says the truth.
Creation. From the earth. To the sky.
Spirit of life. The last day of your life. Come in.
Come in. Come in. Come in.
Come in. Come in. Come in.
Come in. Come in. Come in.
Come in. Come in. Come in.
Come in. Come in. Come in.
Come in. The law. I mean, I know it's sacred.
They gone that way. That's wrong. You search.
You search these. Scriptures. Thinking that in them you will find the secret life.
And you will not touch me. Those are all natural. How you must have seen.
That's enough to tell. I've been around religious people. I wish you could see in his life.
Paul says that. Well, why? He has recorded all of these things because there isn't a thing in that word. But what? Our Kingdom God, freedom from God, freedom from God.
Oh, hey, hey. Therefore, he says, beware. Really? What have I to do with it? This is a dramatic picture of spiritual reality, which would be absolutely ruined if he said, Mother, she loves me.
What? Well, I'm getting to that story. But if you will let us hear the word of God. How do you know? It released it instantly.
How do you know? It didn't say as it presented. Have you ever heard us pray and preach? Why? Why couldn't we preach to them? Because they had some motivation. What did it do? If you can send the evidence of this ship, it is initial.
They discover by hearing. You read this word, and read it carefully. Do you know the other story? How do you know the novel, Jimmy King? Don't you know that? How do you know history? Now, Lord, here we are.
We've got all this broken bread again.
Sermon Outline
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- Introduction to the journey of understanding God's word.
- The importance of authenticity in spiritual life.
- Recognizing our identity as intelligent spirits.
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- The significance of dealing with the word of God.
- Understanding the concept of spiritual growth.
- The necessity of prayer and energy in our lives.
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III
- The truth of God's word and its impact on our lives.
- The role of creation in understanding spiritual truths.
- The call to search the Scriptures for deeper understanding.
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IV
- The dangers of relying solely on religious practices.
- The importance of hearing and responding to God's word.
- The transformative power of the word in our lives.
Key Quotes
“You are an intelligent spirit.” — John Follette
“The word that I speak. Is that what he told us? Word of God. The truth.” — John Follette
“You search these Scriptures, thinking that in them you will find the secret life.” — John Follette
Application Points
- Engage deeply with the Scriptures to uncover God's truths.
- Prioritize prayer as a source of energy and connection with God.
- Embrace your identity as an intelligent spirit in your spiritual journey.
