Putting Everything On The Altar (Clip)
Randy Krahn emphasizes the necessity of fully surrendering every part of our lives to God, empowered by the Holy Spirit, to truly experience His transformative fire.
This sermon emphasizes the necessity of complete surrender to God, using the analogy of offering a full sacrifice on the altar. It highlights the importance of giving all aspects of our lives to God, not just a portion, and the need to die to self and worldly desires in order to truly love and serve God. The message warns against being divided in our devotion, as it can lead to following false teachings and straying from the true Gospel.
Full Transcript
You've got to have the power of the Holy Spirit come in your life, then all the parts got to be on the altar. You can't just put half a bullock on the altar, have everything perfect, put all the stones in order, put your wood there, put half the bull on there, and then grab this word and start washing with seven or twelve buckets of water in the Old Testament until the whole sacrifice is washed and wait for the fire to come. It will never come.
Until you say, okay Lord, then have all of me. I'm not going to only give you half my life. I'm not going to say half for you, half for me.
No, if we've been buried with Him into baptism unto His death, then that's the end of you. That has to be the end of your life in this world. We can't say we love God and we love the world.
That's when you're going to call fire down from heaven and you're going to lead people astray after another gospel and a different Jesus. We have to stay yielded.
Sermon Outline
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I. The Necessity of the Holy Spirit's Power
- The Holy Spirit must come into your life
- Without the Spirit, sacrifice is incomplete
- Power comes only through full surrender
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II. Total Surrender on the Altar
- Partial offerings are unacceptable
- All parts of life must be given to God
- Half measures prevent God's fire from coming
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III. The End of Self Through Baptism
- Buried with Christ into baptism
- Old life must end for new life to begin
- No divided loyalties between God and the world
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IV. Remaining Yielded to God
- Stay fully yielded to God
- Avoid leading others astray with false gospels
- Yielded life invites God's power and fire
Key Quotes
“You can't just put half a bullock on the altar... It will never come.” — Randy Krahn
“If we've been buried with Him into baptism unto His death, then that's the end of you.” — Randy Krahn
“No, if we've been buried with Him into baptism unto His death, then that's the end of you.” — Randy Krahn
Application Points
- Examine your life and surrender every part fully to God without holding back.
- Seek the power of the Holy Spirit to empower your surrendered life.
- Commit to living a life fully yielded to God, avoiding divided loyalties.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to put everything on the altar?
It means surrendering every part of your life fully to God without holding anything back.
Why is the Holy Spirit's power necessary?
The Holy Spirit empowers believers to live surrendered lives and experience God's transformative work.
Can partial commitment bring God's fire?
No, partial offerings prevent the full manifestation of God's power and fire.
What is the significance of baptism in this context?
Baptism symbolizes being buried with Christ and the end of the old self, leading to a new life fully devoted to God.
How can I avoid leading others astray?
By staying fully yielded to God and adhering to the true gospel without compromise.