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How can Believers Finish Well in their Walks with the Lord?
Dean Taylor
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Dean Taylor

How can Believers Finish Well in their Walks with the Lord?

Dean Taylor · 2:01

Dean Taylor emphasizes that believers can finish well in their walk with the Lord by truly knowing Jesus, being deeply connected to a local church community, and drawing inspiration from the faithful examples of past believers.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of truly knowing the Lord, being a student of God's Word, a worshipper of God, and knowing Jesus Christ. It highlights the significance of active involvement in a local church as Jesus gave the church to be the ambassador kingdom on earth. The speaker shares the challenges and importance of being plugged in and accountable to a local church community, despite frustrations that may arise. Encouragement is given to engage with biographies of early church figures for inspiration and to develop a real relationship with Jesus, commitment to a local brotherhood, and connection with the legacy of faith from those who have gone before us.

Full Transcript

The most important thing is to truly know the Lord. To know the Word of God. To be a student of God. A worshipper of God. To know Jesus Christ. I also find it very important to be very involved in a local church. Jesus Christ gave us the local church to be the ambassador kingdom until the final kingdom comes. And so the idea to be plugged in accountable to a local church I do believe very important to what Jesus left us here on earth. It's too common today for us to be frustrated with the church. And I understand this. I've been working over in Lesbos Island with the refugees. And hundreds of these refugees are coming to Christ from the Muslim background. And I ponder their life in the new Christianity. And I told them over there, I said, the church, it's probably the most frustrating, the hardest thing that I've ever had to do is to be with brothers, accountable to brothers to be real and to go through the stuff of earth that it takes to be in a church. And I believe though being in a real brotherhood truly accountable to one another is very essential. I would also really encourage the reading of biographies and the early church and men that have come before us. There's so much fluff today in American Christianity. And just picking up some of these men that have come before us and women that have come before us is so inspiring, so encouraging. Have a real relationship with Jesus Christ. Be truly committed to a local brotherhood and be connected. Consider the way that have come before us and that great cloud of witnesses that's cheering us on. And I think that these are good things that will help us along our way.

Sermon Outline

  1. I. Know the Lord Deeply
    • Be a student of God's Word
    • Develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
    • Cultivate a lifestyle of worship
  2. II. Commit to Local Church
    • Understand the church as Christ’s ambassador kingdom
    • Engage in accountable brotherhood
    • Embrace the challenges and blessings of church community
  3. III. Learn from the Cloud of Witnesses
    • Read biographies of early church leaders
    • Draw encouragement from faithful men and women of the past
    • Avoid the distractions of contemporary fluff

Key Quotes

“The most important thing is to truly know the Lord. To know the Word of God. To be a student of God.” — Dean Taylor
“Jesus Christ gave us the local church to be the ambassador kingdom until the final kingdom comes.” — Dean Taylor
“Consider the way that have come before us and that great cloud of witnesses that's cheering us on.” — Dean Taylor

Application Points

  • Commit to regular Bible study to deepen your knowledge of Jesus Christ.
  • Get actively involved and accountable in a local church community.
  • Read biographies of historic Christian figures to inspire perseverance in your faith.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is being part of a local church important?
Dean Taylor teaches that the local church is Christ’s ambassador kingdom on earth, providing essential accountability and community for believers.
How can reading biographies help in finishing well?
Studying the lives of early church leaders inspires and encourages believers to persevere in their faith journey.
What does it mean to truly know the Lord?
It involves being a devoted student of God’s Word, cultivating worship, and having a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ.
Is church involvement always easy?
No, Dean acknowledges that being accountable to brothers and sisters in the church can be challenging but is vital for spiritual growth.

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