Humility and Dependence on God
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(Secrets of Victory) 13. the Secrets of Victory
By Zac Poonen0PSA 34:18MAT 11:28JHN 15:9ROM 8:281CO 10:132CO 12:9PHP 4:13HEB 4:15JAS 4:61PE 5:6Zac Poonen emphasizes that God desires for us to live in constant victory, urging believers to trust in His love and commandments. He reassures that every trial serves a divine purpose and that God will not test us beyond our capacity. Jesus serves as the ultimate example of overcoming temptation without sin, and humility is essential to receive God's grace. Poonen encourages dependence on God as our sole helper and highlights the necessity of being broken to experience His power fully. Ultimately, he calls for a deep trust in God's control over our circumstances for our ultimate good.
Building the House of God - Trials Anger and Victory Part 3
By Phil Beach Jr.3059:27JAS 1:2Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the necessity of God's mercy and grace in the face of trials, urging believers to remain flexible and open to God's leading in their lives. He warns against the dangers of pride, self-sufficiency, and rigidity, encouraging the congregation to embrace change and endure hardships as a means of spiritual growth. The sermon highlights the importance of humility and the need for believers to rely solely on God, rather than worldly comforts or self-reliance. Beach Jr. draws from the book of James to illustrate how trials can produce patience and character, ultimately leading to spiritual maturity and a deeper relationship with God. He concludes by inviting the congregation to seek God's guidance and to be prepared for the changes He may require in their lives.
The Burden of the Hour
By Phil Beach Jr.3028:02PSA 79:1Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the urgency of recognizing the spiritual state of God's people as reflected in Psalms 79 and 80. He highlights the importance of humility and the cry for God's mercy in times of distress, suggesting that such brokenness will lead to a divine awakening among believers. The sermon calls for a collective recognition of our need for God, urging the congregation to seek His face and expect His intervention. Beach draws parallels between the cries of the psalms and the New Testament teachings, particularly in James, reinforcing the message of dependence on God's grace. Ultimately, he encourages believers to support one another and remain vigilant in their faith as God works within them.