The Hidden Reason So Many People Feel Spiritually Drained (And What to Do About It)

About this sermon

In this message, I talk about something I believe many people are feeling right now: exhaustion, spiritual dullness, and the danger of living off yesterday’s passion. I unpack the parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25 and why the call to “buy fresh oil” matters so much in this moment. We can have all the noise, activity, production, and appearance of life, yet still be missing the very thing that keeps the flame burning. I walk through what oil represents and why it matters so deeply in our everyday lives. Oil nourishes, preserves, illuminates, heals, consecrates, empowers, and brings joy. This is not just about a church service or a spiritual high. This is about living with intention, staying tender in heart, guarding our words, returning to prayer, and making room again for the presence of God to shape how we live. As I look ahead to a new season, this is my prayer: that we would not settle for what has been, but hunger for what is still possible. I do not want more noise, more scrolling, or more empty motion. I want fresh oil. I want a fresh touch from heaven, fresh strength for the days ahead, and a life that stays awake, responsive, and full of the presence of God. Chapters: 00:00 - Why We Need Fresh Oil 02:27 - The Danger of Falling Asleep 04:54 - Do Not Live Off Yesterday’s Fire 07:21 - What Fresh Oil Looks Like in Real Life 09:48 - Oil Preserves and Keeps the Soul Tender 12:15 - Oil Heals, Consecrates, and Sets Us Apart 14:42 - Why We Need Power for Everyday Life 17:09 - Fresh Oil Through Surrender and Crushing 19:36 - What God Can Produce Through Pain 22:03 - Less Noise, More Presence Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertrstearns/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robertrstearns/ Don't forget to PUSH THE BELL to get NOTIFICATIONS of new and upcoming videos.