Denny Kenaston 02
Denny Kenaston passionately teaches that true righteousness and revival come from abiding in Christ, yielding fully to Him, and pursuing a deep, transformative relationship with God.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of true righteousness found in God through faith in Jesus Christ, contrasting it with self-righteousness based on religious formalities. It calls for a genuine pursuit of Christ, seeking to know Him more deeply and to live a life abiding in Him. The speaker shares a powerful testimony of revival in a small church, highlighting the transformative work of God when His people earnestly seek Him and repent of sin, leading to a revival that impacts the community. The message urges individuals to return to the Lord, seek His face, and press on to know Him more intimately, believing in the promises of revival and the transformative power of God.
Sermon Outline
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- Paul's desire to be found in Christ with God's righteousness
- Distinguishing righteousness by law versus righteousness by faith
- The importance of a heart truly after Christ
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- The longing to know Christ more deeply and intimately
- The power of Christ's resurrection as strength for believers
- Pressing forward toward the high calling in Christ Jesus
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- God's desire to build a church on the rock of Christ
- The call to holiness and single-minded devotion
- God's faithfulness to reveal and correct what is otherwise minded
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- Testimony of revival through honest confession and prayer
- Transformation of a small church through God's presence
- The ongoing impact of revival on community and individuals
Key Quotes
“I don't want to be found having my own righteousness, but the righteousness which is of God by faith in Jesus' hands.” — Denny Kenaston
“This one thing I do, forgiving those things which are behind and reaching forth into those things which are before. I press for the mark for the prize of a high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” — Denny Kenaston
“God wants to build a church, a beautiful church, a glorious church... a church militant, a church that will get the respect of the community or the persecution of the community one way or another.” — Denny Kenaston
Application Points
- Yield your heart fully to Christ and allow Him to live His life through you.
- Pursue a deeper knowledge and relationship with Jesus daily.
- Be willing to let God reveal and remove anything that hinders your walk with Him.