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Do You Remember
Keith Daniel
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Keith Daniel

Do You Remember

Keith Daniel · 5:05

Keith Daniel passionately reminds believers of the reality of God's jealousy for His people and calls them to return to the genuine, fervent relationship with God they once had.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of being real and maintaining a close relationship with God, highlighting God's jealousy for His people and the need to keep oneself unspotted from the world. It calls for a return to genuine devotion, prayer, and immersion in the Bible to guard against spiritual decline and the schemes of the devil.

Full Transcript

James asked in chapter 4 verse 5, Do ye think the scriptures sayeth in vain that spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy? Do you think the scriptures say in vain that the Holy Spirit, the Holy Ghost that God has put in you is jealous? Do you think God says that in vain in the book? The Holy Spirit that God has put in you is jealous? He's jealous. In chapter 1 verse 27 he says, Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, to visit the Fatherless and widows in their affliction and to keep himself unspotted from the world. Oh, God is jealous of us. God is jealous of us and to those of us who have not kept ourselves unspotted from the world. James cries out in chapter 4 verse 4, Ye adulterers and adulteresses, lo, ye not of the center of the world, if there be any with God? Ye become unfaithful to God. For do you sit here tonight and your peace with God has become spotted by the world, your testimony has become spotted. Oh, the devil enticed you as he saw you there when you were vitally real. He trembled, he trembled. Do you remember when you were real? Do you remember when you were real? When you did more damage to Satan than a man with degrees behind his name because all that he knew was all up here, not yet. The little you had was here and every step you took you did more damage to Satan. He trembled, he saw what you were dreaming for the kingdom. Reality is all that matters in this religion, sir. Reality and Satan trembled. Do you remember when you were real? Do you remember when your quiet times were real? Can every one of you please remember when nothing would keep you from prayer? Nothing would keep you from the Bible, no television, nothing, not even church activities. Nothing would keep you from God. Nothing would make you a good God. Do you remember when you were real? Do you remember when you used to take the pen, sir? God remembers. Do you remember when you used to mock? Oh, you used to mock as you took the date. This is just coincidence, God speaking to me. This book becomes a living miracle, God speaking to me. He mocked and he mocked all the verses as they burn into your soul and you become conscious of God, God communing with me, God literally speaking to me. And suddenly you look back and you realize every single verse you'd marked on the whole page, the whole Bible, everything was swapping. Do you remember when you were real with God? Do you remember? Do you remember? God remembers. God remembers. He's jealous. You are the apple of God's eye. You're the treasure of this God of mine. You filled heaven with such joy that if you just knew, all of us would burst into worship, joining them at what is happening right now in the heart of God and the angels. Don't doubt that. You're so much to God. Go now in the love of Christ and never let it happen again. He gives you the grace. He'll give you all the grace you need to walk with God through this world to your last step. If you never neglect the quiet time now, that's gonna guard what you found here again tonight. The devil won't ever be able to take this away from you if you never neglect the quiet time. The quiet time? Soak yourself in the Bible. Soak yourself in the Bible. Soak yourself in the Bible. Soak yourself in the Bible. Soak yourself in the Bible. Soak yourself in the Bible.

Sermon Outline

  1. I
    • God's jealousy for His people is real and scriptural
    • The Holy Spirit dwells within believers and desires faithfulness
    • God calls for pure religion and keeping oneself unspotted from the world
  2. II
    • Believers have become unfaithful and their peace with God is spotted
    • The devil trembles at genuine faith and reality in the believer's life
    • Remembering the time when faith was real and fervent
  3. III
    • The power of genuine quiet times and prayer
    • The Bible as a living miracle and God speaking personally
    • God treasures His people and rejoices over their faithfulness
  4. IV
    • Call to never neglect quiet time and Bible soaking
    • God provides grace to walk faithfully until the end
    • Encouragement to rekindle the original passion for God

Key Quotes

“Do you remember when you were real? When you did more damage to Satan than a man with degrees behind his name because all that he knew was all up here, not yet.” — Keith Daniel
“The Holy Spirit that God has put in you is jealous? He's jealous.” — Keith Daniel
“Soak yourself in the Bible. Soak yourself in the Bible. Soak yourself in the Bible.” — Keith Daniel

Application Points

  • Commit to daily quiet time and Bible reading to maintain a real connection with God.
  • Guard your heart against worldly influences that can spot your peace with God.
  • Rely on God's grace to walk faithfully and rekindle your original passion for Him.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that God is jealous?
God's jealousy means He passionately desires our exclusive love and faithfulness, not rivalry or neglect.
Why is it important to keep oneself unspotted from the world?
Remaining unspotted preserves our testimony and peace with God, protecting us from spiritual compromise.
How can I rekindle my real relationship with God?
By returning to sincere prayer, consistent Bible reading, and prioritizing quiet time with God daily.
What role does the Holy Spirit play in our faith?
The Holy Spirit dwells in believers, guiding, convicting, and empowering them to live faithfully.
What practical steps can help maintain spiritual reality?
Regular Bible soaking, prayer, and guarding against distractions help sustain a vibrant faith.

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