Living the Christian Life
Living the Christian Life3
He Does It Through Life
By David Wilkerson0MAT 5:14David Wilkerson emphasizes that God brings people into His house and saves them through the lives of His faithful servants. He illustrates that the light of Christ shines through those who live righteously and selflessly, serving as examples of God's mercy in their communities. Wilkerson shares a testimony of two women from his church whose Christ-like behavior at work caught the attention of their CEO, demonstrating that true light comes from living out the life of Christ. He stresses that it is essential for believers to embody the message they preach, as their actions can lead others to seek the source of their light. Ultimately, the sermon calls for Christians to remember that even small acts of kindness can reflect God's love and draw others to Him.
The All-Inclusive "In"
By T. Austin-Sparks0JHN 14:10JHN 20:22ROM 6:5ROM 8:171CO 1:302CO 5:18EPH 1:10EPH 2:6PHP 1:27COL 3:101TH 4:17T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the profound significance of being 'in Christ,' a phrase that encapsulates the entirety of Christian existence and purpose. He explains that all aspects of life, including creation, redemption, and sanctification, are found within this relationship, highlighting that true Christian living is not achievable by human effort but through Christ living in us. Sparks contrasts the state of being 'in Adam' with the transformative power of being 'in Christ,' underscoring the necessity of a deep, experiential incorporation into Him. He calls for believers to recognize their identity and unity in Christ, which is essential for effective service and prayer, as all actions must stem from divine revelation rather than human initiative. Ultimately, he stresses that the Christian life is a manifestation of Christ's life through believers, making it imperative to abide in Him for true effectiveness.
Something Happened to Peter - Pentecost
By Major Ian Thomas1039:21MRK 14:27Major Ian Thomas discusses the transformation of Peter from a man who tried to live the Christian life in his own strength to one who was empowered by the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. He emphasizes that many Christians fail because they attempt to live a life they do not possess, and that true Christian living comes from allowing Christ to live through us. Thomas illustrates this with Peter's denial of Jesus and his eventual realization of the necessity of being born again, highlighting that the Christian life is not about our efforts but about Christ's life within us. The sermon concludes with the affirmation that Jesus knows our failures and still loves us, inviting us to rely on His strength rather than our own.