Yielding to God
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What Wilt Thou Have Me to Do?
By Smith Wigglesworth0PSA 73:26MAT 8:17MAT 11:28LUK 4:18LUK 15:29JHN 16:27ACT 9:6ACT 19:6ACT 19:11Smith Wigglesworth emphasizes the importance of yielding to God's will, as exemplified by Paul's question, 'What wilt thou have me to do?' He explains that true obedience opens the door for God's power to work in our lives, leading to miracles and transformation. Wigglesworth encourages believers to surrender completely to God's call, highlighting that the only barrier to receiving God's blessings is unyieldedness. He shares testimonies of healing and divine intervention, illustrating that when we yield to God, we become vessels for His power. Ultimately, he calls for a commitment to obedience, urging listeners to ask God what He desires from them.
Unwilling to Yield
By A.W. Tozer0MAT 16:24A.W. Tozer emphasizes the tragedy of humanity's unwillingness to yield to God, highlighting that many people, despite understanding the revelation of Jesus Christ, refuse to change their ways and commit to Him. He points out that this resistance stems from a desire to maintain their own selfish interests and kingdoms, leading to a rejection of the salvation and knowledge that comes from sincerely receiving Christ. Tozer laments that while individuals cling to their own desires, they miss the profound relationship and understanding of God that is available through Jesus.
A Return to Functional First Century Christianity - Part 2
By Peter Brandon1027:39Peter Brandon emphasizes the need for a return to functional first-century Christianity through a deep understanding of Romans 6, 7, and 8. He explains that believers are called to yield themselves to God, recognizing their new identity in Christ, which involves a daily commitment to righteousness and holiness. Brandon highlights the importance of being dead to sin and alive to God, urging Christians to examine their lives and fully dedicate their members as instruments of righteousness. He stresses that true yielding leads to spiritual growth and the manifestation of Christ's beauty in our lives, contrasting it with the emptiness of a life devoted to sin. Ultimately, he calls for a revival of genuine faith and commitment within the church.
Jesus - the Bread of Life
By Phil Beach Jr.3020:50JHN 6:32Phil Beach Jr. challenges the congregation to allow Jesus to be the Bread of Life within them, emphasizing that just as Jesus multiplied the loaves and fish to feed the multitudes, He desires to multiply Himself in us to nourish others. He encourages believers to present themselves to God as vessels, yielding their lives so that Christ can flow through them and meet the needs of the hungry world. The sermon highlights the importance of continuous faith and relationship with Jesus, who is the true sustenance for our souls. Beach reminds us that it is not our own resources that qualify us for service, but rather what we offer to God, allowing Him to work through us. Ultimately, he calls for a deeper understanding of Christ in us, leading to a life that feeds others with the Bread of Life.
See Yourself in Christ - Reckoning
By Peter Brandon749:52JHN 15:5ROM 6:11ROM 12:12CO 5:17GAL 2:20EPH 1:3PHP 4:7COL 3:1HEB 11:11PE 2:9Peter Brandon emphasizes the importance of reckoning our identity in Christ and the necessity of yielding ourselves to God for true spiritual revival. He reflects on a friend's observation that many evangelicals speak of peace and joy but lack the actual experience of it, urging believers to recognize their position in Christ and to live out that reality. Brandon explains that reckoning involves understanding our spiritual facts, such as being dead to sin and alive in Christ, and encourages a continuous commitment to this truth. He illustrates the concept of faith through the story of Abraham, highlighting the need for implicit faith in God and His promises. Ultimately, he calls for a complete yielding of ourselves to God, allowing Christ to live through us, which can lead to a powerful transformation in our lives and the church.
Jeremiah 18
By Chuck Smith0JER 18:1Chuck Smith explores the metaphor of the potter and the clay in Jeremiah 18, emphasizing God's absolute sovereignty and the necessity for humans to yield to His will. He illustrates how the potter represents God's authority and interest in our lives, while the wheel symbolizes the transitory circumstances we face. The clay, pliable in the potter's hands, signifies our potential to become vessels of beauty and purpose when we submit to God's shaping. Smith encourages listeners to recognize their worthlessness without God and to embrace His transformative power through quiet submission. Ultimately, he reminds us that rebellion against the potter leads to a life devoid of purpose and utility.