Abiding in the Calling: Timely Fruit of an Anointing that Abideth

Summary

The sermon explores the relationship between God's appointing and anointing, emphasizing that believers receive a permanent anointing from the Holy Spirit that abides within them. This anointing calls for an abiding response from believers, encouraging them to live in continual fellowship with Christ. The preacher highlights the assurance of salvation, the ongoing presence of the Holy Spirit, and the call to actively abide in God to manifest the fruit of the Spirit in daily life. Key biblical passages include 1 John 2, Psalm 27, 2 Timothy 1, and 1 Corinthians 7, which collectively underscore the themes of abiding, anointing, and faithful service.