Spiritual Accountability
Spiritual Accountability4
Owing God Pt2
By Charles Finney0MAT 22:37LUK 16:5ROM 12:1Charles Finney emphasizes the importance of recognizing our obligations to God, urging listeners to assess how much they owe Him and how much they have truly paid in terms of devotion and service. He challenges the audience to examine their motives behind their actions, stressing that mere external compliance is insufficient without a heart aligned with God's glory. Finney warns against moral insensibility and the danger of assuming that one has fulfilled their duties without a genuine spirit of love and devotion. He offers hope through God's grace, explaining that while we may be deeply in debt spiritually, God provides a way to have our debts forgiven if we sincerely repent and commit ourselves to His service. The sermon calls for a serious reflection on our relationship with God and the urgency of responding to His claims on our lives.
"Consider Your Ways"
By A.W. Tozer0ECC 12:13ISA 1:18HAG 1:5MAT 16:26JAS 4:14A.W. Tozer emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and the need for individuals to consider their spiritual lives in his sermon 'Consider Your Ways.' He contrasts the reflective nature of humans with the instinctual behavior of animals, urging listeners to spend time contemplating their souls rather than trivial pursuits. Tozer highlights that God invites us to reason together, offering forgiveness and urging us to prioritize eternal matters over fleeting distractions. He warns against neglecting our souls and the responsibility we have to nurture them, reminding us that our lives are a precious loan from God. Ultimately, Tozer calls for a deep consideration of our ways and a commitment to seeking God earnestly.
The Burning Fire of the Spirit - Part 1
By T. Austin-Sparks0REV 1:1T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of the 'Revelation of Jesus Christ' as a call to the churches to recognize their spiritual condition and the need for alignment with God's purpose. He highlights the importance of understanding the timeless spiritual principles presented in the first chapters of Revelation, which serve as a basis for self-examination and accountability before God. Sparks stresses that the Lord's desire is to bless His people, urging them to overcome their shortcomings and embody the characteristics of Christ, the 'Son of Man'. The sermon calls for a deep reflection on how believers present themselves before God, emphasizing the necessity of being clothed in Christ's righteousness to stand in His presence. Ultimately, the message is a challenge to seek a true representation of Christ in the church and in individual lives.
The Word on Words
By Phil Beach Jr.251:11:06MAT 12:36Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the significance of our words and their impact on our lives and relationships, urging the congregation to focus on Jesus as the standard for speech and behavior. He illustrates the dangers of deceitful words through a story of a pastor's denial of wrongdoing, highlighting the human tendency to hide from the truth. Beach stresses that our words reflect the condition of our hearts and can either build up or tear down, urging believers to seek God's grace to speak life-giving words. He warns that judgment begins in the house of God, particularly concerning how we use our words, and encourages a humble and broken attitude before God to foster spiritual growth. The sermon concludes with a call to guard our speech, recognizing the power of words to either glorify God or cause division.