Reidhead Sermon Report
Sermon Name:
The Diligent Christian
Theme:
Scripture:
The Life of Victory
2 Peter 1:10; Proverbs 12:24
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Sermon Overview
Reidhead challenges the "passive" view of the Christian walk, arguing that we are called to "give all diligence" to make our calling sure. This diligence involves a disciplined intake of the Word, a consistent prayer life, and a persistent "reckoning" on the finished work of Christ.
Key Principles
Giving All Diligence:Reject "passive Christianity"; practice a disciplined, industrious pursuit of God.
Sloth Antidote: Use the "Morning Watch" (Word and Prayer) as the primary antidote to spiritual apathy.
Active Reckoning:Persistently "reckon" yourself dead to sin, treating it as a daily job rather than an occasional thought.
Means of Grace:Diligently use the "tools" God gave—the Word, the Table, and Prayer—to stay in the flow of life.
Will in Progress: Use your "Will" as a muscle; deliberately choose the path of discipline over the path of ease.
Reckoning as Active:Treat "reckoning" (Romans 6) as an "active commitment" you perform every morning.
Well-Ordered Life:Aim for a "balanced rhythm" of intake and output that keeps your spiritual lamp burning bright.
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