Humility and Brokenness
Humility and Brokenness4
Fill Me or Kill Me
By Shane Idleman181:11:152CH 7:14PSA 85:6ISA 57:15JER 29:13MAT 5:6ACT 1:8ROM 12:1EPH 4:3JAS 4:101PE 5:5In his sermon 'Fill Me or Kill Me', Shane Idleman emphasizes the urgent need for spiritual revival and the dangers of arrogance and division within the church. He shares his personal journey of transformation from a life of arrogance and debate to one of humility and desperation for God's presence. Idleman calls for believers to seek a deeper relationship with God, to be filled with the Holy Spirit, and to engage in the world with both truth and love. He stresses that true revival comes from brokenness and a heartfelt cry for God to awaken His people, urging the church to move beyond complacency and into a passionate pursuit of God's will.
His Presence Is My Pursuit
By Shane Idleman1845:56PSA 42:1Shane Idleman emphasizes the necessity of pursuing God's presence with humility and desperation, sharing his personal journey of surrendering to God and experiencing the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. He highlights that true intimacy with God requires brokenness and a willingness to seek Him diligently, even when feelings of His presence are absent. Idleman warns against the dangers of pride, which can hinder our relationship with God, and encourages believers to embrace a lifestyle of worship and prayer, as well as to recognize the urgency of spiritual awakening in today's world. He draws parallels between the biblical accounts of seeking God's presence and the need for modern believers to cultivate a deep, personal relationship with Christ, ultimately leading to spiritual revival.
Hearing God's Word at the Potter's House - Part 2
By Phil Beach Jr.1656:05JER 18:1LUK 2:25LUK 9:57LUK 17:10JAS 1:2Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the necessity of humility and brokenness in order to hear God's word, drawing from personal experiences of unfaithfulness and the need for divine grace. He highlights that true faith requires surrendering our desires for comfort and security, as exemplified by Jesus' call to follow Him without looking back. The sermon encourages believers to approach God with a heart willing to listen and obey, using the examples of Simeon and Anna to illustrate the qualities needed to remain at the potter's house. Ultimately, Beach Jr. reminds the congregation that our unfaithfulness stems from pride and self-sufficiency, and that we must seek to be like the humble donkey, allowing God to mold us according to His will.
A Measure of Revival in Our Bondage
By Shane Idleman1332:45EZR 9:5Shane Idleman emphasizes the need for revival amidst the bondage many are experiencing in today's society, drawing parallels from Ezra's call to rebuild Jerusalem during turbulent times. He highlights the seriousness of sin and the importance of humility and desperation in seeking God's presence, urging the congregation to intercede for the nation and recognize the grace available to them. Idleman reminds listeners that God does not forsake His people, even in their struggles, and that true revival often begins with a remnant willing to cry out for change. He encourages a posture of brokenness and repentance, asserting that desperate people do desperate things in their pursuit of God.