(Clip) Jesus Weeps over Disunity in the Body of Christ
James Robison passionately calls the Body of Christ to overcome disunity through prayer, humility, and heartfelt sacrifice, emphasizing Jesus' sorrow over division among believers.
This sermon emphasizes the power of prayer and the need for righteous individuals to intercede for others. It highlights the importance of praying for spiritual leaders and being receptive to the messages God communicates through them. The speaker urges the congregation to focus on praying for spiritual insight and to avoid judgmentalism or criticism, emphasizing the transformative impact of heartfelt prayers throughout the day. The vision of Jesus weeping over the church serves as a poignant reminder of the need for genuine, wholehearted worship and intercession.
Full Transcript
You say, James, we can hear God through these men. Yes, you can. You say, well, what are we to do if you or any other man makes a mistake? You're to pray us right.
Do you believe in the power of prayer? Do you believe the effectual fervent prayer of righteous people have added much? Do you believe that you could pray me right? Could we begin to focus our attention on the needs of these men and pray for them and receive what the Spirit of God is saying through anyone God has set apart? Would you do it and Be made whole and blessed. I believe God is going to change every one of us more than we could ever But I do not believe it's going to come through judgmentalism or criticism It is going to come through prayer from a broken heart throughout the day I've had a vision of Jesus over and over in my mind. Weeping, weeping, weeping, weeping over the church Weeping that we might be healed and Minister life To one another for you or for me to offer God less than our heart We offer him a polluted defiled sacrifice.
We bring him the lame the halt and the blind and We offer him an abomination You know that if you come and I come before God to sing praises to the Lord And our hearts are turned away from God We are offering him less than the sacrifice of a heart toward God and we are defiling we are defiling the house
Sermon Outline
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- The power and necessity of prayer for spiritual leaders
- Encouragement to pray for one another to be made whole
- The role of the Spirit in guiding the church
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- Jesus’ vision of weeping over the church’s disunity
- The call for healing and ministering life to each other
- The danger of offering God a polluted, defiled sacrifice
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- The importance of a heart turned fully toward God in worship
- How judgmentalism and criticism hinder spiritual growth
- The call to offer sincere, wholehearted sacrifice to God
Key Quotes
“Do you believe in the power of prayer? Do you believe the effectual fervent prayer of righteous people have added much?” — James Robison
“I've had a vision of Jesus over and over in my mind. Weeping, weeping, weeping, weeping over the church.” — James Robison
“If our hearts are turned away from God, we are offering Him less than the sacrifice of a heart toward God and we are defiling the house.” — James Robison
Application Points
- Commit to praying daily for church leaders and fellow believers to foster unity and spiritual growth.
- Examine your heart to ensure your worship and service to God are sincere and wholehearted.
- Reject judgmentalism and criticism, choosing instead to minister life and encouragement within the Body of Christ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Jesus weep over the church?
Jesus weeps because of the disunity and brokenness within the Body of Christ, longing for healing and restoration.
How can believers contribute to healing disunity?
Believers can pray fervently for one another, offer sincere hearts to God, and avoid judgmental attitudes.
What does it mean to offer a defiled sacrifice to God?
It means presenting worship or service to God with a heart that is not fully devoted, polluted by sin or indifference.
How important is prayer according to this sermon?
Prayer is vital as it is the means through which God changes individuals and the church, especially through intercession for leaders.
What should be the attitude of believers toward spiritual leaders?
Believers should pray for them, support them, and be open to correction through prayer rather than criticism.