'One Life Will Soon Be Past'
Leonard Ravenhill's sermon challenges believers to live a devoted life for God, emphasizing that only what is done for Him will endure beyond death.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of living a life dedicated to God, highlighting the eternal impact of what is done for Him. It challenges the notion that all Christians die happy, pointing out that some may face regret for not fully utilizing their time and opportunities to serve God. The key to victory and a fulfilling Christian life is found in personal devotion, adoration, and love for Jesus Christ, going beyond mere service or financial contributions.
Full Transcript
The poet wrote this, only one life shall soon be passed, only what's done for God will last, and when I am dying how glad I shall be if the lamp of my life has been burned out for thee. You think all Christians die happy? Not on your life. They die as miserable sinners, some of them.
Why? Because I've misused my time and I've misused, Lord if you'll only spare me to do this. Some of you prayed that on a hospital bed. Some of you women, when you thought you were dying, giving birth to a child, said Lord if you spare my life I'll do this, that and the other.
Have you done it? The only thing that will tie me in victory continually through the blood of Christ is my personal devotion to him, the Son of God. My adoration that I give him my tribute every day. It's more than my service.
It's more than giving my money, that I love him and I adore him and I magnify him. I take him as he were by the feet.
Sermon Outline
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- The brevity of life
- The importance of purpose
- The inevitability of death
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- Misusing time
- Promises made in desperation
- The reality of dying without fulfillment
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- Personal devotion to Christ
- Adoration beyond service
- Living a life of tribute to God
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- The joy of a life well-lived
- Eternal impact of our actions
- The call to genuine faith
Key Quotes
“Only one life shall soon be passed, only what's done for God will last.” — Leonard Ravenhill
“Not all Christians die happy. They die as miserable sinners, some of them.” — Leonard Ravenhill
“The only thing that will tie me in victory continually through the blood of Christ is my personal devotion to him.” — Leonard Ravenhill
Application Points
- Reflect on how you are using your time and make adjustments to prioritize your relationship with God.
- Consider the promises you've made to God and take steps to fulfill them.
- Cultivate a daily practice of adoration and devotion to deepen your faith.