Radical Commitment
Radical Commitment3
David: Being a Person of One Thing
By Mike Bickle2748:27PSA 27:4PSA 34:5PSA 145:5MAT 11:12LUK 10:41JHN 1:51CO 4:9PHP 3:131JN 1:7REV 4:8Mike Bickle emphasizes the significance of Psalm 27:4, where David expresses his singular desire to dwell in the house of the Lord and behold His beauty. He challenges listeners to approach this verse with fresh eyes, recognizing its depth and the radical commitment it requires. Bickle highlights that this 'one thing' lifestyle is often domesticated in modern culture, yet it is a divine invitation to a deeper relationship with God. He encourages believers to contend for this reality, understanding that it is not an automatic state but a result of years of seeking and pressing into God. Ultimately, Bickle calls for a radical re-evaluation of priorities, urging individuals to make the pursuit of God's beauty their primary daydream.
Becoming a Person After God's Own Heart (1 Sam. 16-17)
By Mike Bickle211:30:061SA 13:141SA 16:71SA 16:112CH 16:9PSA 51:10PSA 139:1ISA 55:4JER 3:15JHN 4:23ACT 13:22Mike Bickle emphasizes the importance of having a heart after God's own heart, using David as the prime example. He highlights that God seeks individuals who are devoted to Him, regardless of their outward appearances or societal status. Bickle encourages the audience, especially the youth, to make radical commitments to love and obey God, just as David did, and to understand that their choices can significantly impact their lives. He reassures them that even if they feel like nobodies, they are known and valued by God. The sermon concludes with a call to action, inviting attendees to dedicate their hearts to God and pursue a deeper relationship with Him.
Men's Petty Kingdoms
By Art Katz0HEB 12:26Art Katz emphasizes the urgent need for the church to recognize the distinction between the petty kingdoms of men and the Kingdom of God. He calls for a radical commitment to cross over into a new reality, shedding earthly ambitions and traditions that hinder spiritual growth. Katz warns that only the kingdom that cannot be shaken will endure, urging believers to enter the waters of repentance and separation to truly encounter the Son of God. He highlights the importance of being in the Son and the necessity of a new quality of life that reflects God's glory. The sermon concludes with a call to action for those willing to follow God's leading into this transformative journey.