Sacrificial Living
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Freedom From Selfishness
By Zac Poonen0MAT 16:24JHN 1:18PHP 2:5Zac Poonen emphasizes the call for selfless individuals who prioritize God's work over personal needs, illustrating that true sanctification reflects God's nature of selflessness as demonstrated by Jesus. He points out that Jesus came to serve others, sacrificing His comforts and life for the salvation of humanity, and challenges believers to examine their own willingness to deny themselves for the benefit of others. Poonen critiques the tendency to criticize full-time workers without considering personal sacrifices and highlights that genuine holiness involves a commitment to sacrificial living, free from self-love. He urges the church to reflect on the lives of missionaries who exemplified this selfless love and warns against the deception of a holiness that does not lead to sacrifice.
(The Full Gospel) 10. Standing in the Gap Before the Lord
By Zac Poonen0EZK 22:30DAN 9:2Zac Poonen emphasizes the urgent need for believers to stand in the gap through prayer and fasting, drawing parallels between the sins of ancient Israel and the current state of the church. He highlights how God sought a man to intercede for the land but found none, contrasting this with Daniel, who fervently prayed for his people and acknowledged his own sins. Poonen calls for selfless individuals who prioritize God's work over personal needs, urging the church to engage in genuine prayer and fasting to combat spiritual apathy and evil forces. He stresses that true sanctification leads to a sacrificial life, reflecting Christ's selflessness, and encourages believers to actively pray for their leaders and the church's mission. The sermon concludes with a call to action for Christians to unite in prayer against the spiritual challenges facing their communities.
Forsaking All
By William MacDonald0MAT 6:19LUK 14:33William MacDonald emphasizes the radical call of Jesus to forsake all in order to be His disciple, as stated in Luke 14:33. He argues that this demand is not limited to a select few but applies to every believer, challenging the notion that such a sacrifice is unreasonable or impossible. MacDonald illustrates that true discipleship involves a complete relinquishment of earthly treasures and a commitment to serve God wholeheartedly, drawing on examples from Scripture and the lives of devoted Christians. He reassures that those who obey this command will find joy and provision in their obedience, as God cares for those who prioritize His kingdom. Ultimately, he calls for a personal examination of what it means to forsake all for Christ, encouraging believers to live sacrificially for the gospel.
The Four Martyrdoms
By Dick Brogden1.3K35:01JHN 12:20Dick Brogden delivers a powerful sermon titled 'The Four Martyrdoms,' emphasizing the call to follow Jesus through various forms of martyrdom: red, green, and white. He illustrates the necessity of dying to oneself and embracing the cross, as Jesus did, to reach the unreached peoples of the world. Brogden challenges the church to not only accept the physical sacrifice of red martyrdom but also to engage in the green martyrdom of community and the white martyrdom of sending their best to serve in difficult places. He urges believers to live with the understanding that life is fleeting and that true fulfillment comes from glorifying God through sacrificial living. Ultimately, he calls the church to rise up and embrace the radical obedience that Jesus exemplified.
A Drink Offering!
By David Wilkerson0ISA 56:10David Wilkerson passionately addresses the rampant self-centeredness and greed within the church, drawing parallels between the warnings of Old Testament prophets and the current state of Christianity. He emphasizes the need for believers to pour out their lives as a drink offering to God, rather than indulging in materialism and self-ambition. Wilkerson calls for a return to humility and sacrificial living, urging Christians to reject the false teachings of prosperity and instead embrace a life of service and self-denial. He warns of impending judgment for those who continue to prioritize personal gain over God's will, and encourages a remnant to rise up and be poured out for His glory. Ultimately, he reminds the church of the importance of being a sweet aroma to God through genuine sacrifice and love.