Is There Oil In Your Lamp (Clip)
Keith Malcomson challenges believers to examine their spiritual readiness and devotion, urging them to keep their lamps filled with oil as they anticipate the Lord's return.
This sermon challenges believers to reflect on their readiness for the return of the Lord Jesus Christ. It emphasizes the importance of being on fire for Christ, maintaining a pure heart, and ensuring that nothing hinders their relationship with the Savior. Believers are urged to be prepared for His coming and for the possibility of death at any moment.
Full Transcript
And what are you going to do for the Lord Jesus Christ in this last bit of time? You may say Israel's insignificant and nothing and you're less insignificant and nothing and yet we're to play our part in the last hours of history. Where's your heart here tonight? Are you on fire for the Lord Jesus Christ? Are you burning for him tonight? Are you in prayer tonight? Is your cup full and overflowing? Is your lamp trimmed and ready? Do you have oil in your lamp tonight? Are you a bride in a shining light? Is your heart pure tonight? Are your hands clean tonight? Is Christ consuming you tonight? Are you in love with the Lord Jesus Christ? Are you allowing anything between you and your Savior? Are you ready for the coming of the Lord? Are you ready for death should it come tonight?
Sermon Outline
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I. The Urgency of the Last Hours
- Recognize the significance of our role in end times
- Understand the brevity of remaining time
- Commit to active participation for Christ
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II. Examining Your Spiritual Condition
- Is your heart on fire for Jesus?
- Is your lamp trimmed and filled with oil?
- Are your hands clean and your heart pure?
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III. Living in Readiness for Christ’s Return
- Maintain constant prayer and devotion
- Remove anything hindering your relationship with Christ
- Be prepared for death and the Lord’s coming at any moment
Key Quotes
“Are you on fire for the Lord Jesus Christ? Are you burning for him tonight?” — Keith Malcomson
“Is your lamp trimmed and ready? Do you have oil in your lamp tonight?” — Keith Malcomson
“Are you ready for the coming of the Lord? Are you ready for death should it come tonight?” — Keith Malcomson
Application Points
- Regularly evaluate your spiritual condition to ensure your lamp is filled with oil.
- Engage in daily prayer and remove anything hindering your relationship with Christ.
- Live each day in readiness for Jesus’ return, embracing purity and devotion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does having oil in your lamp symbolize?
It symbolizes being spiritually prepared and filled with the Holy Spirit to remain faithful until Christ returns.
Why is readiness emphasized in this sermon?
Because the timing of Christ’s return is unknown, believers must live in constant readiness and devotion.
How can I keep my lamp trimmed and ready?
By maintaining a pure heart, consistent prayer, and removing distractions that hinder your walk with Jesus.
What does it mean to be a bride in shining light?
It refers to the church or believer being pure, radiant, and prepared for the marriage supper of the Lamb.