Wickedness In The Church？ (Clip)
Shane Idleman warns that true revival in the church requires removing wickedness, which he defines as anything opposing God's will and ways, rather than merely going through religious motions.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of addressing sin and wickedness within the church community. It challenges believers to not just go through the motions of religious practices like fasting, but to truly repent and remove anything that opposes God's will and ways. The message calls for a genuine examination of the heart and a willingness to confront areas of wickedness that may be hindering spiritual growth and intimacy with God.
Sermon Outline
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- God commands to lift up the voice like a trumpet
- Call God's people to repentance for their sins
- Question why God is not answering prayers
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- People fast but only go through the motions
- True fasting requires removing wickedness
- Wickedness defined as opposing God's will and ways
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- Many Christians misunderstand wickedness
- Wickedness exists within the church
- Call to self-examination and removal of wickedness
Key Quotes
“Lift up your voice like a trumpet. Tell My people their sins.” — Shane Idleman
“They fasted, but they're going through the motions.” — Shane Idleman
“Wickedness, if you look in the Hebrew, interpret the word wickedness in the Hebrew language, what does it mean? It just means things that oppose the will and ways of God.” — Shane Idleman
Application Points
- Examine your life for any form of wickedness opposing God's will and repent sincerely.
- Avoid merely going through religious motions; seek genuine spiritual revival.
- Lift your voice boldly to confront sin within the church community.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does wickedness mean in this sermon?
Wickedness is defined as anything that opposes the will and ways of God.
Why isn't God answering prayers according to Shane Idleman?
Because people fast and pray but do not remove wickedness from their lives.
Is wickedness only external sin?
No, wickedness includes any attitudes or actions opposing God's will, even within the church.
What is the call to the church in this sermon?
To genuinely repent by removing wickedness and not just going through religious motions.