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  NOT DOING YOUR OWN WILL BUT GOD'S
  by Zac Poonen
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Summary: This sermon emphasizes the importance of yielding to God's will
rather than our own desires, drawing parallels from Jesus' obedience to
His Father's will even in small matters like fetching water for His
mother. It encourages believers to follow Jesus' example of selflessness
and submission to God's will, especially in times of testing and
temptation.

Topics: "Yielding to God's Will", "Following Jesus' Example"
Scripture References: John 6:38, Matthew 26:39, 1 John 2:17, Luke 22:42, Ephesians 6:6

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DESCRIPTION
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This sermon emphasizes the importance of yielding to God's will rather
than our own desires, drawing parallels from Jesus' obedience to His
Father's will even in small matters like fetching water for His mother.
It encourages believers to follow Jesus' example of selflessness and
submission to God's will, especially in times of testing and temptation.

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CONTENT
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You are weak Christians because in such times of testing and temptation,
you yield and do what is wrong. Now, from now on, reach greater heights,
say, I'm going to do what is right. I will not do my own will, but the
will of my Father.

John 6.38. Please remember this. This is the definition of the cross.
When Jesus' mother told him, go and get some water from the well,
twelve-year-old Jesus, he says, sure, mommy.

He's doing something very important. Maybe he's playing a game. He drops
the bat and comes to pick the bucket and go and get water for his
mother.

And like that, little, little things. When he had four younger brothers
at home, they fought with him. He would not fight back.

That is to... He did not do his own will. Own will is to fight back. He
said, I will not do my own will.

I'll do what pleases my Father. Teach our children from a young age to
follow Jesus.

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Video: https://sermonindex2.b-cdn.net/DdNqbTeLdNk.mp4
Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/zac-poonen/not-doing-your-own-will-but-gods/
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