Anyway so something happened and I could not continue to write on my blog...my thoughts toward Platt's sermons on the book of Acts was I want to have a church or be a part of a church like the church of Acts! Platt challenged everyone to 10 reasons why we need to give God a blank check in our lives and in our churches...A blank check means: Ok, Lord I am giving you my life, my church etc to do whatever you want with it. I give you permission to rule and to reign however you please and to give or take away as much as you want as long as YOU are my KING JESUS. The 10 reasons are:
1. Jesus is worthy of absolute surrender- Luke 9:23-24, Luke 12:22-34, Luke 9:57-62, Luke 10:3, Luke 14:26-33, Luke 18:18-24
2. Because Jesus is working to advance His Kingdom- Acts 1:24
3. Jesus is and has clothed every single one of us in His power- Acts 1:8, Acts 4:13
4. Because Jesus has given every single one of us the same purpose- We are his witnesses, We need to preach the GOSPEL everyday by living our lives totally surrendered to JESUS
5. Because our world is our goal--take HIS NAME to the ends of the earth
6. the WORD is our guarantee--Acts 1:16, the scripture is fulfilled
7. Because the SPIRIT is here--Acts 2:1-13
8. Because the stakes are high--Acts 2:37-41, People's souls are on the line!! Are we willing to risk EVERYTHING for the sake of the Gospel?
9. Because the Glory of Christ leaves us no other option-- Acts 2:36 He is the LORD of ALL.
10. Because the coming of Christ leaves us with eager anticipation--Matthew 24:14
We need to DIE trying to preach the gospel to the nations so that we can see the Great Commission be fulfilled in our lifetime and we can see JESUS return in ALL of His glory. Will you die for the sake of the gospel? Are you willing to risk everything just as long as you receive Jesus? Is HE really enough for you??
Listen to this:
http://www.brookhills.org/media/series/acts/
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