Sermon Highlights: Sun. March 2, 2008, 7:45. "The Right to Use His Name, Pt. II"

Scriptural Texts: Luke 10: 19-20, John 14:12-14, John 15:7-11, 16

KEY: What must be recovered in this day is fervent, believing, prayer in the name of Jesus Christ.

Phil 2:9-11
You have to grab for yourself what HE has already purchased for you. You ought to "strengthen your grip!" (Phrase ref: Charles Swindoll.)

Luke 10:19-20 (Get this in your spirit!)

King James Version (KJV)

19Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

20Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

* I ought to really rejoice in my relationship with HIM!

* The greatest miracle you can have in your life is your salvation.

*When I was going my own way, He still loved me. He wasn't lost, He found me.

* I won't rejoice in being able to take care of scorpions, I will rejoice that Jesus is the joy of my salvation.

* I'm not opposed to prosperity, but that should not be our priority.

* Jesus has given you authority over the enemy. Jesus purchased the authority with His own blood. Jesus obeyed perfectly in our place, now we must behave perfectly in His place.

* John 15:7 " ... My words abide in you ..." John 15:9, 10, 14: The words "love", "obey", and "abide", unlock access to this privilege. John 15:14 -- We are Christ's friend if we do what He says.

*ABIDE = OBEY (Definition: Follow commands or guidance, conform of submit to the restraint or command of authority, comply with, submit to the will of another. )

Love ---> Obey ---> Abide ---> Remain

* Proof that you love Him is how you obey Him.

* John 15:16. Remain = stay , abide, continue throughout without interruption.

* 1 John 1:9. I'm glad that He is a forgiving God.

* Obey, love me, remain ... THEN use my name. [Jesus]

* Jesus said pick up your cross and follow. Your kids, spouse, etc. are not your cross, YOU are your cross.

* RENEWAL OF YOUR MIND IS AN ENTIRE RENOVATION OF YOUR NATURAL ORDER.

What does it mean to REMAIN?

1. To accept Jesus (first). (John 6:54, 56)
2. Continue to persevere in believing. (John 8:31)
3. It can also mean believing, loving obedience. (John 15:9-10)

* Love and joy connect (in union.)

*Jesus defines a triad of love: Jesus, God, Disciples.

* Love is a decision, it's not a feeling. It's not external, it's internal.

* Remaining in Jesus ... sometimes it's sporadic, but as you do it more and more, it becomes less sporadic.

Proof that you love Him is obeying Him.