Reviving the True Church: Discipleship, Accountability, and the Call to Spiritual Awakening

Sunday, April 27, 2025 - Pastor Jose @ Reign Fire Church

Reviving the True Church: Discipleship, Accountability, and the Call to Spiritual Awakening

Teachings from the Early Church

  • The Pastor opened the Bible to Matthew chapter 28, verses 16-20, (Matt 28:16-2) focusing on the teachings of Jesus to His disciples.

  • The Pastor emphasized the importance of order, discipline, accountability, stewardship, and character in the church.
  • The Pastor highlighted the challenge of educating the people of God in the things of the Lord.
  • The Pastor discussed the issue of denominations within Christianity and clarified that Jesus did not come to institute a denomination or religion.
  • The Pastor shared personal experiences to illustrate points, including attending a women's conference and dealing with inconsistent Christians.

The Role of Disciples

  • The Pastor explained that Jesus commanded His disciples to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

  • The Pastor stressed the importance of teaching new disciples to observe all things that Jesus commanded.
  • The Pastor discussed the difference between being part of a denomination and being a disciple of Christ.

Challenges in the Modern Church

  • The Pastor identified a significant challenge as the lack of biblical education among the people of God.

  • The Pastor mentioned the existence of 35,000 different denominations within Christianity and emphasized that Jesus did not come to institute a denomination.
  • The Pastor discussed the issue of inconsistent Christians who cause confusion, frustration, and division within the church.

Personal Accountability and Stewardship

  • The Pastor emphasized the importance of personal accountability, stating that people often blame others for their own actions.

  • The Pastor discussed the concept of stewardship, explaining that individuals are responsible for what God has entrusted to them and will one day give an account.
  • The Pastor referenced Matthew 28:18-20 to reinforce the command to make disciples and teach them to observe all things that Jesus commanded.

Obedience to God

  • The Pastor highlighted the importance of obedience to God, stating that God prefers obedience over sacrifice.

  • The Pastor discussed the consequences of disobedience, including the opening of doors to witchcraft and demonic influence.
  • The Pastor shared personal experiences and biblical examples to illustrate the importance of obedience and the consequences of disobedience.

The Spiritual Realm and Discernment

  • The Pastor discussed the constant activity of angels and demons in the spiritual realm.

  • The Pastor emphasized the importance of discernment and the need to cultivate the spirit of discernment.
  • The Pastor shared an experience of identifying a witch among the speakers at an event, highlighting the importance of spiritual discernment.

Repentance and Revival

  • The Pastor concluded by emphasizing the need for repentance if one desires to see true revival, signs, wonders, and miracles in the church.

  • The Pastor called for the worship team to come up and invited everyone to participate in worship.

Key Points

  • The pastor emphasized the importance of being educated in the things of the Lord and the challenges faced by ministers in guiding people who are not well-versed in biblical teachings.
  • The pastor highlighted the dangers of inconsistent Christians who cause confusion, frustration, and division within the church.
  • The pastor stressed the need for accountability and taking responsibility for one's actions, rather than blaming others or making excuses.
  • The pastor discussed the importance of obedience to God and how disobedience opens the door for demonic influence and attacks.
  • The pastor shared personal experiences and lessons learned about the consequences of disobedience and the importance of repentance and forgiveness in relationships.
  • The pastor warned against the influence of demonic forces in popular culture, such as movies and music, and the need for discernment and protection.
  • The pastor emphasized the importance of cultivating the spirit of discernment and being observant to detect false teachings and deceptive practices within the church.
  • The pastor called for repentance and true worship as essential for experiencing true revival and the signs, wonders, and miracles promised by God. 

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