a radical life
Dr. Roberto Miranda
(Audio: Spanish)
SUMMARY: The sermon explores the concept of radical commitment to the Gospel of Christ. The word "radical" comes from the Latin "radix", meaning root, and refers to something fundamental, passionate, and rooted. The Gospel requires a total surrender of being and a commitment from the heart. Luke 14:25-33 exemplifies this value of the Kingdom of God, where Jesus tells the crowds that following him requires a hatred of family and even one's own life, carrying a cross, and renouncing all possessions. The sermon emphasizes that entering the Gospel requires a measured calculation of one's commitment and an internal renunciation of everything one possesses. This resignation is not a physical giving up but an internal transaction where one gives the keys of everything to God and surrenders control. The sermon warns against being a non-engaged Christian who attends church but has not given their heart to God.
The sermon discusses the story of the rich young man who approached Jesus and asked what he needed to do to win eternal life. Jesus told him to give up all his possessions and follow him, but the young man was unable to do so. The sermon argues that any legitimate relationship with God requires a total surrender of self to the sovereign claims of Jesus Christ and his kingdom. The sermon also outlines the characteristics of a person who is radically committed to the Lord, including living a lifestyle that honors God's word and commandments, seeking personal holiness, and being willing to risk everything to please the Lord.
A radical Christian is committed to a lifestyle that honors God, with the Bible as the foundation of their life. They live to serve the Lord and advance the interests of His kingdom, with their life being hidden and lost in Christ Jesus. The world and its offerings become secondary, as they are in a constant personal search for spiritual perfection and being more like Christ. They are not ashamed of the Gospel and are passionate witnesses of Jesus Christ, bearing fruit and leading others to know Him.
The principles of a committed Christian include surrendering and committing to the Lord, detaching oneself from the world, having a strong devotional life, bearing fruit, testifying of Christ, and expressing the love of Christ through relationships with others. The family of faith, or church, is also important and should be supported. Christians should strive to be like Christ and manifest the fruit of the Holy Spirit in their lives. The goal is to become radical Christians, fully committed to serving God. The message encourages listeners to examine their lives and make changes where necessary.
The speaker prays for the congregation to be filled with God's values and renounce any foreign love, passion, or loyalty. They ask for the church to be a weapon for God's kingdom and offer themselves for His use. The speaker thanks God for the meeting and blesses the congregation in Jesus' name.
The sermon discusses the story of the rich young man who approached Jesus and asked what he needed to do to win eternal life. Jesus told him to give up all his possessions and follow him, but the young man was unable to do so. The sermon argues that any legitimate relationship with God requires a total surrender of self to the sovereign claims of Jesus Christ and his kingdom. The sermon also outlines the characteristics of a person who is radically committed to the Lord, including living a lifestyle that honors God's word and commandments, seeking personal holiness, and being willing to risk everything to please the Lord.
A radical Christian is committed to a lifestyle that honors God, with the Bible as the foundation of their life. They live to serve the Lord and advance the interests of His kingdom, with their life being hidden and lost in Christ Jesus. The world and its offerings become secondary, as they are in a constant personal search for spiritual perfection and being more like Christ. They are not ashamed of the Gospel and are passionate witnesses of Jesus Christ, bearing fruit and leading others to know Him.
The principles of a committed Christian include surrendering and committing to the Lord, detaching oneself from the world, having a strong devotional life, bearing fruit, testifying of Christ, and expressing the love of Christ through relationships with others. The family of faith, or church, is also important and should be supported. Christians should strive to be like Christ and manifest the fruit of the Holy Spirit in their lives. The goal is to become radical Christians, fully committed to serving God. The message encourages listeners to examine their lives and make changes where necessary.
The speaker prays for the congregation to be filled with God's values and renounce any foreign love, passion, or loyalty. They ask for the church to be a weapon for God's kingdom and offer themselves for His use. The speaker thanks God for the meeting and blesses the congregation in Jesus' name.
Brothers, I invite you now to go to the word of the Lord in the Gospel according to Saint Luke, in chapter 14 and I want to talk to you about a radical life, a radical commitment to the Gospel, with Christ Jesus, a life committed to the Lord. One of the values of our vision as a church is to produce disciples who are radically committed to the Kingdom of God.
The word radical is often associated with politics, a radical is a revolutionary, dangerous, violent person. But actually the word radical is a neutral word, it refers to everything that is fundamental, everything that is passionate, everything that has to do with roots. In fact, the word radical comes from the Latin radix, it has an etymology lesson, radix which means root, where the Spanish word root comes from. It refers to everything that goes to the foundation, everything that is total, rooted in something.
The word radical is often associated with politics, a radical is a revolutionary, dangerous, violent person. But actually the word radical is a neutral word, it refers to everything that is fundamental, everything that is passionate, everything that has to do with roots. In fact, the word radical comes from the Latin radix, it has an etymology lesson, radix which means root, where the Spanish word root comes from. It refers to everything that goes to the foundation, everything that is total, rooted in something.
