Gods Will For Your Sanctification (Clip)
Randy Krahn emphasizes that God's will for believers is their sanctification, calling them to live obediently by hearing and doing His word.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of prioritizing obedience to God's word over familial relationships, highlighting that those who hear and obey God's word are considered family by Jesus. The focus is on doing the will of God, which is our sanctification, involving abstaining from sinful desires that war against us and striving to be set apart for God in spirit, soul, and body.
Sermon Outline
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- Jesus redefines family as those who obey God's word
- True spiritual family is based on hearing and doing God's will
- Obedience is key to belonging to God's family
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- God's will is our sanctification
- Sanctification involves abstaining from fleshly lusts
- Sexual immorality and other lusts oppose sanctification
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- Sanctification is a process involving spirit, soul, and body
- Believers are called to live holy lives
- Sanctification is evidence of doing God's will
Key Quotes
“Who do the will of God. What is the will of God? Your sanctification.” — Randy Krahn
“Those who hear God's word and obey it. These are my mother and sister and brother.” — Randy Krahn
“It says in one Thessalonians in chapter five, that we should abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against our members.” — Randy Krahn
Application Points
- Commit daily to hearing and obeying God's word as evidence of belonging to His family.
- Actively abstain from sinful desires that hinder your spiritual growth.
- Recognize sanctification as an ongoing process involving your spirit, soul, and body.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does sanctification mean?
Sanctification is the process of being made holy by abstaining from sin and living according to God's will.
How can I know God's will for my life?
God's will is revealed through His word, and it involves living a sanctified life by obeying His commands.
Why does Jesus say those who obey God's word are His family?
Because spiritual kinship is based on obedience to God rather than biological relations.
What are fleshly lusts?
Fleshly lusts refer to sinful desires such as sexual immorality that war against the believer's spiritual growth.