It Matters For the Kingdom of Heaven (Clip)
Santosh Poonen emphasizes the urgency of resisting temptation because every moment and choice matters for the Kingdom of Heaven as the devil intensifies his attacks in the limited time he has left.
This sermon emphasizes the urgency of the devil's activities as his time is limited, leading to increased temptations and attacks on believers. It highlights the importance of redeeming the time and being vigilant against the enemy's schemes to win souls. Believers are encouraged to ensure that the devil has no foothold in their lives, as every temptation faced has significance for the kingdom of heaven.
Full Transcript
His time is limited. The devil knows that. You know, we're taught to redeem the time.
The devil knows his time is limited. So he's ramping up activity. And if he's ramping up activity, if he's coming at us with more force than he did back in Jesus day even, I believe, because he knows he's running out of time, and he's trying to win as many people as possible.
What would we be absolutely certain about? Just one thing, brothers and sisters, that the prince of this world has nothing in me. That means that temptation you face on Wednesday afternoon when you're all by yourself matters for the kingdom of heaven. It does.
That temptation you face on Friday night when you have the opportunity to sin matters for the kingdom of heaven. For that situation you're about to face that you don't know is coming.
Sermon Outline
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- The devil’s time is limited
- Increased spiritual attacks in the end times
- Urgency to redeem the time
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- The prince of this world has no hold on believers
- Temptations matter deeply
- Every choice impacts the Kingdom of Heaven
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- Recognizing the devil’s ramped-up activity
- Standing firm in faith during trials
- Living with eternal perspective
Key Quotes
“The devil knows his time is limited. So he's ramping up activity.” — Santosh Poonen
“That temptation you face on Wednesday afternoon when you're all by yourself matters for the kingdom of heaven.” — Santosh Poonen
“The prince of this world has nothing in me.” — Santosh Poonen
Application Points
- Stay alert and recognize that spiritual attacks may increase as time progresses.
- Resist temptation in everyday moments because they have eternal significance.
- Live intentionally to redeem the time for God’s kingdom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the devil ramp up his activity now?
Because his time is limited, he intensifies his efforts to win as many people as possible before the end.
What does it mean that the prince of this world has nothing in me?
It means that believers have no ownership or control by the devil when they resist temptation and live in Christ.
How does temptation affect the Kingdom of Heaven?
Every temptation resisted or succumbed to has spiritual significance and impacts one’s standing in God’s kingdom.
What should believers do in response to increased spiritual attacks?
Believers should redeem the time by staying vigilant, resisting temptation, and living with an eternal mindset.