God Can Restore To Us All That We Have Lost
Zac Poonen teaches that God faithfully restores all that we have lost spiritually and encourages believers to remain humble, open to encouragement, and trusting in God's purpose through trials.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of receiving encouragement from others to avoid being hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. It draws parallels from Old Testament stories like David's battle in 1 Samuel 30 to illustrate how God prepares His servants through challenging circumstances. The message highlights the need to be filled with the Holy Spirit, submit to God's training in difficult situations, and trust in God's promise to restore what was lost. It also discusses the recovery of lost truths in the church and the significance of living an overcoming life in Christ.
Sermon Outline
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- The danger of a hardened heart and the need for daily encouragement
- The role of humility in receiving encouragement from others
- Examples from the Old Testament of God preparing His servants through trials
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- David’s story of loss and restoration as a spiritual example
- Encouraging oneself in the Lord when others fail to encourage
- Seeking God’s guidance and trusting His promises in difficult times
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- Jesus’ victory over the devil restores all that was lost
- The church’s recovery of apostolic truth after centuries of loss
- The importance of recognizing God’s work in producing desire and ability to do His will
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- Living a restored life in relationships and ministry
- The call to humility and openness to God’s ongoing restoration
- Maintaining a Christ-centered home and spiritual life
Key Quotes
“Encourage one another day after day, as long as it is still called today, so that none of you will be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.” — Zac Poonen
“David encouraged himself in the Lord and strengthened himself when everyone else was accusing him.” — Zac Poonen
“God will not allow us to lose anything spiritually if we keep our attitude right towards Him; He will allow us to recover.” — Zac Poonen
Application Points
- Be humble and open to receiving encouragement from all believers, regardless of age or maturity.
- Trust God’s purpose in your trials and seek His guidance to overcome losses and setbacks.
- Daily seek to be filled with the Holy Spirit to empower your desire and ability to do God’s will.