Keith Daniel passionately calls believers to genuine repentance and wholehearted surrender to God, emphasizing inner transformation through the cleansing power of Jesus' blood and the filling of the Holy Spirit.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of true repentance and surrender to God from the heart, rather than just outward actions. It encourages individuals to come before God with contrite hearts, seeking forgiveness and a fresh start through the cleansing power of Jesus' blood. The focus is on genuine transformation and yielding to the Holy Spirit for a victorious Christian walk.
Full Transcript
Come forward. Are we going to make something holy here? Come forward and don't start speaking. Speak in your heart, so that the other person doesn't have to listen to you.
They can speak to God themselves. If you're a lady, if you're not well, don't you kneel. It's not the outward kneeling that matters.
It's the inner heart. To this man when I look, even to him that's of a broken spirit, of a contrite heart, if you're in contrition, abhorring what you've done to God's name, to your children, to your church, to souls, all you need to do is come and bow your heart, not necessarily your body. Those that are sitting, you have the right to pray for these people ahead Please pray in your hearts that God will never let them recover.
And if two or three of you agree touching anything that's the will of God, and don't tell me you don't know that's God's will, it will be done. So you all have the right to pray for them to become like you are, obviously. Everyone, please forgive me.
Just remember this, God does not look at the words that proceed out of the mouth. God does not look at the words that proceed out of the mouth. He looks at the hearts from whence they come.
Now he's looking at your hearts. And I'm going to lead you in a prayer, but that's not sin. That's not sin.
As best as you can, let God know this is from your heart, with your prayer, though another man's leading you. Because I don't want to leave you just to yourselves, and I haven't got counselors here that can take each one of you. So I'm going to lead you as best I know, that you don't go in circles and walk out of here the same, just confused about how to deal with it.
So everyone, will you pray aloud with me, but only to God, not for the next man to hear you. Please, don't make men look at you saying, look at me. In a church, sir, be careful what you do.
In any moment in a church, it's saying, look at me, even when you're praying or seeking God. It's God alone that matters, so speak in a way you know and he knows, and the devil knows. It's only God that matters here.
Will you all pray with me, please? Please pray, oh my God, forgive me for the shame of my life, the grief that I have caused Thee, and so many who've been near me and are conscious that I am a compromising Christian. Forgive me for every failure, every defiance of the standard of this book in my marriage toward my enemy. In circumstance upon circumstance, forgive me for defying Thee, deliberately, calculatedly, knowingly, determinedly, forgive me for the shame of my profession and the grief I have been to God and man.
Forgive me for every sin, things I've forgotten because I'm so base. I overlooked to confess. Forgive me.
Let the blood of Jesus Christ, God's Son, that cleanseth us from all sin, wash away all my sin. In mercy, make me clean, make me pure in Thine eyes. Let me have a fresh start as Thy child because of the blood of Jesus Christ.
Let the blood go deeper. Wash me through and through, and through and through, and through and through. Create in me a clean heart, oh God.
Renew the right spirit within me, a steadfast, consistent, walking in the standard of this book by the grace of God. I lay my life on the altar of God. I absolutely surrender.
I give up the fight on every issue, and I implore Thee that Thou will fill me with the Holy Spirit. By that, I mean take control of the special, total control. Take my life and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee.
And let the evidence of the sincerity of my prayer be seen from the next step I take, the next look I look, the next thought I think, the next word I utter, the next reaction I react, no matter how trying the circumstances, that I will spontaneously have the victory of the Holy Spirit, the fruit of the Spirit, and I will reveal Christ. Help me to know that I am not sinlessly perfected by what I have done tonight, but that I can live in victory in the light I've been given. And as I walk in the light that God has given me, the blood of Jesus Christ, God's Son, continually cleanses me from sins committed in ignorance, which the Old Testament people had to make sacrifice to God for by shedding of blood.
And therefore, Jesus shed his blood for sins committed in ignorance. But I know that the path of the just is a shining light, that shine of more and more unto the perfect day. Until the day Thou hast taken me home, more light must come that I must continually yield to, that I can live by Thy grace in the light I've been given.
If one isolated failure comes on my road to the celestial city, with all the power of hell against me, help me not to give up, but to get up, to confess that one sin in shame, and to look to the blood, and not to allow another sin to come.
Sermon Outline
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- True repentance is a matter of the heart, not outward actions
- God looks at the contrite heart, not external appearances
- Encouragement to come before God with sincere humility
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- The cleansing power of Jesus' blood removes all sin
- Confession and forgiveness lead to a fresh start in God’s eyes
- Continuous cleansing is necessary as we walk in the light
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- Complete surrender to God is essential for spiritual victory
- Yielding to the Holy Spirit empowers a victorious Christian life
- Living by grace involves ongoing transformation and perseverance
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- Prayer and agreement in faith bring about God’s will
- The evidence of true repentance is seen in changed behavior
- Never give up after failure but confess and rely on God’s grace
Key Quotes
“God does not look at the words that proceed out of the mouth. He looks at the hearts from whence they come.” — Keith Daniel
“Let the blood of Jesus Christ, God's Son, that cleanseth us from all sin, wash away all my sin.” — Keith Daniel
“I lay my life on the altar of God. I absolutely surrender. I give up the fight on every issue, and I implore Thee that Thou will fill me with the Holy Spirit.” — Keith Daniel
Application Points
- Examine your heart regularly to ensure your repentance is sincere and not merely outward.
- Confess your sins honestly and rely on the blood of Jesus for cleansing and renewal.
- Surrender control of your life to the Holy Spirit to experience true victory and transformation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does true repentance mean according to Keith Daniel?
True repentance is a heartfelt turning from sin, not just outward actions, involving a broken and contrite spirit before God.
Why is the blood of Jesus important in this sermon?
The blood of Jesus cleanses believers from all sin, providing forgiveness and a fresh start through His sacrifice.
How does Keith Daniel describe surrender to God?
Surrender means giving up the fight on every issue and allowing the Holy Spirit total control over one’s life.
What role does the Holy Spirit play in the believer’s life?
The Holy Spirit empowers believers to live victoriously, producing the fruit of the Spirit and enabling consistent obedience.
What should a believer do after failing or sinning?
They should confess their sin in shame, look to the blood of Jesus for cleansing, and not give up but get up and continue walking in the light.
