Overcoming Prejudice
Overcoming Prejudice3
Personal Testimony
By T. Austin-Sparks0PRO 3:5T. Austin-Sparks shares his personal testimony of spiritual growth, recounting a time when he was deeply involved in evangelical activities yet held prejudices against certain teachings, particularly the original 'Keswick' teaching. Despite his devotion and prayerful openness to God's will, he experienced spiritual distress that led him to confront his biases. Ultimately, he discovered that embracing what he once rejected was the key to a fuller life and a more impactful ministry. This journey of realization highlighted the importance of humility and the willingness to adjust one's understanding in light of new revelations from God. Sparks emphasizes that no one is infallible and that growth often comes through recognizing and overcoming our prejudices.
To Ministers of the Gospel of All Denominations. [#6]
By Charles Finney0PRO 1:5ISA 43:19MAT 9:17JHN 16:13ACT 17:111CO 2:9EPH 4:15COL 3:102TI 2:15HEB 5:12Charles Finney addresses ministers of the Gospel, urging them to overcome the fear of changing their opinions on religious matters. He highlights the unreasonable public sentiment that discourages the advancement of religious knowledge, suggesting that it is seen as a crime to discover new truths that past generations did not know. Finney emphasizes the importance of continual learning and growth in understanding God's word, arguing that the church must not remain stagnant but should embrace innovation in theology. He calls for ministers to reject the prejudice against new ideas and to boldly proclaim the truths they discover, as this is essential for the church's spiritual maturity.
They Became Fearless
By David Wilkerson0MAT 28:19JHN 14:26ACT 1:8ACT 2:4ACT 2:41ACT 10:15ACT 13:4ROM 1:161CO 2:4EPH 6:19David Wilkerson emphasizes that when the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples, they became fearless and empowered to preach the gospel with conviction and authority. This led to a remarkable revival, with thousands being saved, including priests and Gentiles, as the Spirit directed their every action. The disciples overcame cultural prejudices through divine revelation, as seen in Peter's vision, which opened the door for the gospel to reach all nations. The sermon highlights the necessity of prayer and fasting to receive guidance from the Holy Spirit before taking action. Ultimately, the message is that true direction and power come from being in communion with God.