{"id":531,"date":"2024-10-05T20:53:25","date_gmt":"2024-10-05T20:53:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lw-sda.org\/?p=531"},"modified":"2025-01-13T20:53:48","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T20:53:48","slug":"you-will-die-tonight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lw-sda.org\/index.php\/2024\/10\/05\/you-will-die-tonight\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cYou will Die Tonight\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sermon Notes: \u201cYou will Die Tonight\u201d<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pr. Jeff Kern<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


1. Key Scripture References<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u2022 Matthew 16:24 (NKJV):<\/strong> \u201cThen Jesus said to His disciples, \u2018If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Isaiah 49:6 (NKJV):<\/strong> \u201cI will also give You as a light to the Gentiles, That You should be My salvation to the ends of the earth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n


2. Key Themes and Ideas<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u2022 Stages of Discipleship:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Denying oneself<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Carrying one\u2019s cross<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Following Jesus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each stage involves deeper levels of commitment, sacrifice, and surrender. Skipping these stages leads to incomplete discipleship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 The Cost of Service:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Following Jesus requires adjustments and sacrifices, as shown through real-life examples of missionaries and servants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Self-denial means surrendering personal desires for God\u2019s will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Mission as a Responsibility:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Believers are called to be a light to the nations, bringing salvation and hope even in challenging or dangerous circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 The work of missions demonstrates God\u2019s providence and faithfulness, as seen in the preservation of the Kuale Mission during Angola\u2019s Civil War.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


3. Illustrative Stories<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u2022 Brother Fumba\u2019s Escape:<\/strong> Fumba\u2019s family fled persecution, showing the real cost of faith and the dangers of service in hostile environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 The Kuale Mission:<\/strong> Despite the dangers, missionaries served selflessly, with God\u2019s intervention saving lives and advancing His work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Personal Sacrifices in Service:<\/strong> The preacher\u2019s father suffered for his faith, embodying the literal and spiritual meaning of \u201ccarrying your cross.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Reflection Questions<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Our Message<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u2022 What does denying oneself mean in your current stage of life?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 How can you be a \u201clight to the Gentiles\u201d in your immediate community?<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Our Conduct<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u2022 Are you willing to adjust your plans and priorities to align with God\u2019s will, even if it leads to discomfort or sacrifice?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 How do you respond when your faith or commitment to service is tested?<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Practical Application<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u2022 What is the \u201ccross\u201d you are being called to carry right now?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 In what ways can you step out in faith to support the mission of the church, whether locally or globally?<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Personal Commitment<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u2022 What areas of your life still need total surrender to God\u2019s will?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 How can you demonstrate a long-term commitment to self-denial and service in your daily walk with Christ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Prayer Points<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


1. For Strength and Surrender:<\/strong> Pray for the courage to deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Jesus wholeheartedly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. For Missionaries:<\/strong> Ask God to protect and empower those serving in dangerous and remote areas, that their work may bring light to the nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. For Wisdom and Discernment:<\/strong> Seek God\u2019s guidance to understand and fulfill His specific call in your life, even when the cost feels high.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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