Robert Lindsted

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ID 57220Feb 16, 1984

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The concept of being lost, drawing parallels from the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son, as well as the story of the bitter brother. It highlights that being lost can stem from unintentional drifting, carelessness, or deliberate rebellion, and that even those who remain in familiar circumstances can be lost due to a bitter attitude. The message then connects this to the Israelites' encounter with giants in the promised land, contrasting the fearful reports of most with Caleb's faith-filled determination to conquer the mountains. Ultimately, it calls listeners to identify their own 'mountains' and 'giants,' trusting in God's sufficiency to overcome them, rather than retiring to a valley.

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Jesus' parable of the unfruitful fig tree is used to argue that repentance and spiritual fruit are essential in the Christian life. The sermon explains God's patient care for the tree, then compares barren Christianity with Israel in the wilderness, where ingratitude, unbelief, disobedience, pride, and fear limited God. Abiding in Christ, keeping His word, and loving Him are presented as the path to fruitful obedience. The conclusion points to the faithful church at Philadelphia as an example of bearing fruit for God's glory.

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It, "A Night to Remember," emphasizes the importance of a personal encounter with Christ as Savior, drawing parallels between significant biblical nights and life's pivotal moments. It begins by recounting personal anecdotes of memorable nights, then delves into the Passover night in Exodus 12, illustrating God's deliverance through the blood of the lamb as a picture of Christ's sacrifice. The message contrasts the saved with the lost, using Pharaoh's procrastination and the parable of the ten virgins to highlight the urgency of accepting Christ. It concludes by underscoring that true salvation comes through faith in Christ's atoning death, urging listeners to make a decisive commitment rather than delaying.

ID 51499Apr 13, 1981

Our sufficiency for ministry comes not from ourselves, but from God, who makes us able ministers of the New Testament. This is illustrated by the parable of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son, highlighting different ways individuals can become lost to God's purpose, whether through drifting, carelessness, or determined rebellion. The sermon emphasizes that God is able to make all grace abound, providing sufficiency for every good work, even when facing overwhelming challenges, as exemplified by Caleb's faith in conquering the giants of the promised land. Ultimately, the message calls believers to embrace God's sufficiency, conquer their mountains, and actively pursue His purposes rather than retiring to valleys or succumbing to the giants of pride, self-righteousness, and self-works.

ID 108733Apr 13, 1981

God's sufficiency is the central theme, emphasizing that believers are not adequate in themselves but are made able ministers through God's grace. The sermon draws on 2 Corinthians 3:5 and 9:8 to illustrate that God's power enables believers to abound in good works, regardless of their personal capabilities. Through the parables of the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son from Luke 15, the message highlights different ways individuals can become lost—through drifting, carelessness, or willful rebellion—and the joy of their restoration. It contrasts these with the bitter brother who remains lost due to his attitude. The sermon concludes by referencing the Israelites' encounter with giants in Canaan (Numbers 13-14) and the faith of Caleb, who, dependent on God's word and vision, conquered the mountain where giants dwelled, demonstrating that God is sufficient for any challenge.