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Zac Poonen

(The Full Gospel) 25. a Spiritual Check-Up

Zac Poonen

This sermon encourages listeners to regularly reflect on their actions, thoughts, and relationships to evaluate their spiritual priorities and growth, and to prioritize their spiritual growth and relationships with others.
Zac Poonen delivers a powerful sermon challenging believers to examine their thoughts, words, and actions throughout the day, emphasizing the importance of living a life aligned with God's principles. He prompts introspection on various aspects such as forgiveness, humility, love for others, stewardship of time and resources, and the purity of thoughts. Poonen encourages a lifestyle of prayer, service, simplicity, and accountability in relationships, urging believers to prioritize seeking God's kingdom, living in truth, and walking in love towards all.

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Have I spoken or thought evil of anyone today? Did I speak any idle words today? Did I indulge in overeating or laziness or any other filthy lust? Did I act in a selfish way towards anyone today? Was I happy or even unconcerned about someone else's failure? Did I seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness first today? Did I look for opportunities to witness for Christ and to do good? Did I doubt the love or the power or the sovereignty of God today? Was I proud of any accomplishment?

Was I discouraged or depressed over anything? Did I do or say anything, which was not profitable or edifying? Did I do to others as I would want them to do to me? Was I carnally inquisitive or a busybody in anyone's affairs? Did I waste money on anything useless today? Did I tell another what was told to me in confidence? Was I impatient with anyone today? How did I treat servants and those on a lower social scale? Did I speak a word of encouragement or appreciation to anyone?

Did I show my love to the members of my family? Did I consider myself as better than anyone else? Did I pass judgment on anyone today - even in my thoughts? Is there anyone I have not forgiven totally, from my heart? Did I believe any evil story, without verifying the information? Were my thoughts morally pure today? Have I prayed for those who hate me and persecute me? Was I jealous of anyone today? Did I value and delight in my fellow-believers? Was I concerned about the spiritual & physical needs of my brethren?

Is it possible that I might have hurt someone thoughtlessly? Did I keep my word and my promises? Was I a servant to all whom I came across today? Have I cast my every care and burden on the Lord? Was I concerned about the opinion of any man? Did I waste any time today, or did I use the day profitably? Was I alert to hear what the Lord had to say to me today? Did I try to live simply, avoiding luxury as far as possible? Did I share something of spiritual value with my children today? Did I try to help my wife (husband) in her (his) work today? Did I despise anyone who doesn't have the same light as I have? Is there any thought in my heart that is not good, towards anyone?

Sermon Outline

  1. I. A Spiritual Check-Up
  2. A. Reflecting on our actions and thoughts
  3. B. Evaluating our relationships and interactions
  4. C. Considering our spiritual priorities
  5. II. Examining our Words and Actions
  6. A. Idle words and selfish behavior
  7. B. Opportunities for witnessing and doing good
  8. C. Seeking the kingdom of God and His righteousness
  9. III. Evaluating our Heart and Mind
  10. A. Love, pride, and forgiveness
  11. B. Jealousy, impatience, and judgment
  12. C. Morally pure thoughts and a servant's heart
  13. IV. Prioritizing Spiritual Growth
  14. A. Valuing fellow-believers and their needs
  15. B. Casting our cares and burdens on the Lord
  16. C. Living simply and sharing spiritual value

Key Quotes

“Have I spoken or thought evil of anyone today?” — Zac Poonen
“Did I seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness first today?” — Zac Poonen
“Did I cast my every care and burden on the Lord?” — Zac Poonen

Application Points

  • Regularly reflect on your actions, thoughts, and relationships to evaluate your spiritual priorities and growth.
  • Prioritize your spiritual growth by valuing your relationships with fellow-believers and seeking to understand and meet their needs.
  • Make a conscious effort to prioritize humility, love, patience, and understanding in your relationships.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a spiritual check-up?
A spiritual check-up is a process of reflecting on our actions, thoughts, and relationships to evaluate our spiritual priorities and growth.
How can I apply this spiritual check-up in my daily life?
You can apply this by regularly reflecting on your actions, thoughts, and relationships, and making adjustments to prioritize your spiritual growth and relationships with others.
What if I struggle with pride or jealousy?
If you struggle with pride or jealousy, recognize the issue and ask God to help you overcome it, and make a conscious effort to prioritize humility and love in your relationships.
How can I prioritize my spiritual growth?
You can prioritize your spiritual growth by valuing your relationships with fellow-believers, seeking to understand and meet their needs, and living simply to focus on what is truly important.
What if I struggle with impatience or judgment?
If you struggle with impatience or judgment, recognize the issue and ask God to help you overcome it, and make a conscious effort to prioritize patience and understanding in your relationships.

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