Yesterday's sermon was one I needed to hear. The sermon was on Salvation. I know, for me at least, the message of salvation has been heard so often or used so carelessly that I don't always take my salvation as seriously as I should. Not to mention the fact that it's just plain easy to get caught up in the cares of life. Back to the message, the pastor in honesty and humility confessed that this had been a hard message for him to deliver. He had struggled with it for several weeks, waiting on God to give him the "go ahead." I appreciate the fact that my pastor is not always politically correct. I appreciate the fact that he "lays it on the line" and tells it like it is. I appreciate the fact that he seeks after God's applause rather than man's applause. In today's politically correct society- it takes a true person of God to preach the whole word unapologetically vs watered down theology.
I wish I could relay the message as well as pastor did yesterday- instead I'll just bullet a few poignant points that resignated with me:
-don't think you are saved, KNOW you are saved
-don't take anyone's word (that you're saved), but God's
-rationalization won't get you anywhere- its like going in circles
-don't wait to feel convicted, you might be waiting awhile
-if, as a Christian, you can do something wrong and not feel bad... something is wrong.. you're in a dangerous place
-salvation isn't a one time event, its a lifestyle... a spiritual transformation NOT a behavioral modification
-Christianity is abrasive, Jesus didn't water it down- sometimes the truth hurts--- don't buy a watered down theology
-salvation leads to a life of righteousness, holiness and purity... God will not lower his standard
last week a guest preacher spoke on the topic, "Jesus is Lord", Paster challenged.. "make sure Jesus is Lord and not fire insurance"
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