Apostle Allison Smith Conliff focuses on the essential qualities of a spiritual overcomer, urging believers to transition from basic faith to a deeper, more mature consecration. The Apostle emphasizes that true strength is found through patience during life’s trials, drawing parallels between the biblical process of preparation and the modern challenges of modern life. Listeners are encouraged to remain vigilant and grateful, avoiding the "God of convenience" in favor of a life defined by humility and service. By referencing the divine endurance of Jehovah, the message highlights how faith infuses the weary with the power to withstand worldly pressures. Ultimately, it serves as a call to action for the church to awaken and remain steadfast in anticipation of divine restoration.

Key Points:

The sermon defines an overcomer through several key essential characteristics and spiritual responsibilities, emphasizing that overcoming is not a passive state but a continuous commitment to God's process.

An overcomer is primarily characterized by a tenacious commitment to Jesus Christ. An overcomer is "the one that will cling to Jesus till the last mile of the way" and refuses to go back, holding fast to the "old rugged cross". This commitment is paired with yieldedness; overcomers are described as yielded vessels who make themselves available for God's use. They possess a "clean hand and a pure heart" and have surrendered their members to Him.

Furthermore, an overcomer exhibits resilience through the "process." The process of becoming whole often involves being "oppressed" or "crushed" to produce "new wine," and the overcomer understands that these battles are necessary preparation to face future challenges. Finally, an overcomer is defined by divine empowerment rather than self-sufficiency. They are "self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency," infused with inner strength and confident peace that allows them to be "ready for anything and equal to anything".

Here's several active responsibilities required to maintain the "spirit of the overcomer":

• Spiritual Maturity and "Strong Meat": A key responsibility is to move beyond basic spiritual teachings ("milk") and consume "strong meat". The sermon notes that one cannot overcome the power of the devil while remaining a "babe" or being "comfortable in sin"; spiritual growth is required to develop the power necessary to resist Satan.
• Internalizing the Word: Overcomers must do more than just memorize scripture; they are responsible for hiding the Word in their hearts rather than just their heads. When the Word is only "head knowledge," a person may still fall into sin; it must be hidden in the heart to foster a consecrated and purposeful life.
• Active Response and Worship: Overcomers have a responsibility to respond to the presence of God. The Apostle contrasts the "sleepy and tired" church with the need for a "firehouse" atmosphere where believers respond with freedom and gratitude when the "Aba father comes down".
• Consistent Gratitude and Honor: Regardless of whether they are in a season of "abundance" or "need," overcomers are responsible for being grateful. They must seek to honor their Maker in every aspect of life, in the home, at church, while driving, or on the streets, making their "calling and election show" through daily conduct.
• Waiting on the Lord: A vital spiritual responsibility is waiting on God to renew strength. Those who "wait upon the Lord" gain new power, allowing them to "run and not become weary" and "walk and not grow tired". This waiting is described as an expectation and hope in God that prevents spiritual burnout.
• Preparation for the Second Coming: Overcomers are responsible for staying awake in the spirit and being ready for the return of Jesus. This involves avoiding "foolish behavior," "nonsense," and "playing church," focusing instead on being part of a people that is "ready to go".

Rec. Date: 4th April, 2024