June 27, 2024

Confronting Evil: The Power of Assertiveness – Spirit of Elijah Part 6 | VBPH Sunday School

56 minutes

Summary

The sermon emphasizes the importance of assertiveness in confronting evil and standing for righteousness. The sermon discusses the dangers of passivity and aggression, represented by Ahab and Jezebel, and encourages believers to embrace the assertiveness of Elijah. It highlights the need for the Holy Spirit's guidance and surrender to overcome temptation and navigate conflicts. He emphasizes the need for confidence in God and a history of answered prayers. He also highlights the significance of mocking false worship and the importance of returning to the old traditions of faith. Elijah's faith is demonstrated through his willingness to pour out scarce resources and his prayer for God to reveal Himself. The chapter concludes with Elijah exercising God's judgment over the prophets of Baal.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: The Vision of the Potter's House Church

00:33 Overview of Previous Sermons: Ahab, Jezebel, and Elijah

08:05 The Importance of Assertiveness: Confronting Evil

09:27 The Role of the Holy Spirit in Overcoming Temptation

16:12 Practicing Assertiveness: Tips for Daily Life

33:21 The Power of Confidence in God

42:00 Mocking False Worship

48:29 Returning to the Old Traditions of Faith

51:15 Faith: Pouring Out Scarce Resources

53:02 The Power of Prayer

54:47 Exercising God's Judgment

Takeaways

The spirit of Elijah represents the Holy Spirit and serves as an example of a godly, assertive life.

Assertiveness means standing for righteousness, being confident in God's promises, and trusting in the Holy Spirit's guidance.

Passivity and aggression, represented by Ahab and Jezebel, are to be avoided.

The Holy Spirit is essential for overcoming temptation and navigating conflicts.

Practicing assertiveness involves saying no when necessary, keeping emotions in check, and standing on truth even when unpopular.

Having confidence in God comes from a history of answered prayers.

Mocking false worship is appropriate and necessary.

Returning to the old traditions of faith is crucial for revival.

Faith involves pouring out scarce resources and trusting God to multiply them.

Prayer is powerful and can reveal God's presence and power.

God's judgment is necessary to distinguish between right and wrong.

Sound Bites

"The only way for us to overcome temptation, to overcome the power and strategies of hell, is for us also to be submitted and surrendered to the Holy Spirit."

"To me, it's the fact that you know what the truth is. You're going to stand on the truth. You're going to speak the truth, and you're not going to be moved by anything else."

"If Jesus is Lord, then follow Him."

"There are some things that deserve mockery."

"If we want to see Book of Acts kind of revival, then we need to do Book of Acts kind of things."

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