It was a great sunny day today, unusual for Sept. in Seattle. The church gathering brought Iranian Christians from almost every city of Iran together. After singing songs of worship, the church filled with the Holy Spirit listened to today’s sermon. Pastor Massoud Sadeghi gave his sermon as follows. This is a summary of the sermon translated from Persion to English:
Good morning and welcome to Nejat Church. Is everyone feeling and receiving love in this church? Is there anyone who does not feel he/she is not receiving the love of Jesus from the other members? I want to see that you are loved in our church in the same way that Jesus loved us.
For some time, I wanted the Nejat Church to be like the 1st century church, filled with love. That our church would be able to do the same miracles that happened then. But, the Lord has given me new insight. That today’s church is able to do things that the 1st century church was unaware and unable to do. Today’s good news is that you have powers in today’s church that were not available to the 1st century church.
Peter and other disciples had heard and had seen first hand about healings and miracles of Jesus and they too performed such miracles. (1John 1:1-3). Since then the heavens have opened up and new revelations have been given to us. (IICor. 12:7). Our new creation in Christ provides us powers that can liberate our people in Iran. The church needs to learn that it can stand before God today and ask in Jesus’ name whatever it needs. The apostles believed based on what they had seen. You believe based on your faith and thus you have much more power entrusted to you by God.
Satan is afraid of the revelations that are given to today’s churches. We should wake up and discover these revelations and known that they are so powerful that they can shake up the world.
When Jesus rose from the dead, he went up to heaven and now sits at the right hand of God. But today we know he is our savior and the one who advocates on our behalf. The church is the body of Christ and all the powers of Christ are in His church. (Col 1:18).
D.L. Moody once said: “If i could lived again, I would spend more time to discover the revelations in God’s Word.” Today you have the spirit of God, namely you have Jesus in you. Wherever you are and you go, God is there; He is with you and dwells in you. The church embodies Christ. Once you realize that God is in y ou, and you have the new creation in Christ, you have the same power as God.
God lives in Christians and in church. Did Jesus shed his blood for nothing? He gave His life so we may have eternal life and fellowship with the great God. We’re now the temple of God. God is love, kind and humble. He is here, lives in us and amongst us. Set aside your pride and see His presence. God is in Christians, those who are like Christ.
So build each other up everytime you see one another. God wants to use us for His plans. The powers of heaven are in our reach. God has opened my eyes to the fast that Nejat Church is more than a 1st century church. (Hebrews 11:1, 6)
The kind of faith that pleases God is the kind of faith that you have in Nejat Church. We’re now aware and have the kind of faith that whatever we ask in Jesus’ name we shall receive as we have already received so many things from Him. (Col 1:11). Paul prayed that God gives His power (all of His power) to you. (Eph 6:11-18)
I speak about all churches today. You are equipped with God. Use your tongue to utter the word of God to defend against Satan. Use your speech with the word of God to bring His blessings & healings to your loved ones, to your friends and family and to your neighbor. You can cast out poverty, sickness, despair, and all ailments and shortcomings of this world by reciting the mighty word of God in Jesus name. Now just act on His word. Amen.
Nejat Church