His coming

This is a Sunday church service led by Zac Poonen featuring worship and praise centered on Christ's love, mercy, and redemptive work. The service opens with hymns that celebrate the mystery and wonder of Christ's sacrifice and the divine love demonstrated through the resurrection.

The message advises believers not to fear the coming days, drawing parallels between the anxieties of the last days and the mirages of false promises. Instead of worrying about the future, the speaker urges the audience to live each day with a good conscience, citing the example of Paul's boldness. True preparation involves understanding that trials and persecution are expected, and the ultimate comfort comes from knowing Christ is always present.

The sermon uses the Lord's Supper narrative to warn against spiritual complacency and betrayal. The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship requires constant self-examination, urging listeners to always ask, "Lord, is it I?" Genuine repentance, marked by deep sorrow for sin, is contrasted with mere restitution or intellectual acknowledgment of wrongdoing. Daily repentance is presented as the active process of striving to become more like Christ, which is the difference between eternal life and damnation.

The speaker emphasizes that while the world presents many worldly measures of success (wealth, status), true greatness must be measured by one's standing in the sight of the Lord. He draws a parallel between earthly boasting and spiritual focus, urging the congregation to prioritize pleasing God above all else. The message concludes by referencing Jesus' promise of overcoming the world, suggesting that the anticipation of Christ's return is a key element in maintaining holiness.

The service focused heavily on worship, gratitude, and prayer, emphasizing the faithfulness of God and the saving power of Jesus' resurrection. The speaker encouraged the congregation to surrender all aspects of their lives—including worries, finances, and future plans—to God, trusting Him to complete the good work He started. A central theme was finding rest by fixing one's eyes on Christ, and being called to live as a light and salt in the world.

The sermon focuses on the ultimate victory of Jesus over Satan achieved through His death and resurrection on the cross. The message emphasizes that this victory is a foundational truth for believers, providing assurance against spiritual opposition. The core message is rooted in the power of Christ's sacrifice.

The core message centers on the necessity of building one's Christian life upon the sure foundation of God's initial love and grace, rather than merely accumulating religious activities. The speaker uses the analogy of the church at Ephesus, which neglected its first love, and illustrates the concept through the life of Mephibosheth, emphasizing that true strength comes from acknowledging God's foundational love. Ultimately, the message calls for a return to the source of faith, which is God's prior love for us.

The speaker uses the biblical account of Jacob's encounter with God at the Jabbok river and his subsequent journey to illustrate the necessity of a genuine spiritual rebirth. While Jacob was reconciled with his brother Joseph, the speaker points out that Jacob's life remained focused on earthly possessions and deception, failing to achieve a true change of heart. True spiritual renewal, or 'new heart,' is necessary after salvation to properly seek God's kingdom and righteousness.

The speaker outlines three key responsibilities for an elder: first, maintaining the attitude of a servant, like Jesus washing feet, meaning one must serve without expecting salary, honor, or comfort. Second, when addressing the faults of God's people, one must do so with compassion, remembering that God desires all to repent. Third, elders must learn from the failures of others, recognizing that pride is the root cause of many spiritual falls, even for those who were once dedicated disciples.

The central message is that the Christian witness, especially during times of crisis like a pandemic, must be more than just speaking the written word. Drawing from Jesus' declaration, the true light we are called to be is the manifested life of Christ within us. Therefore, the church must embody the life of Jesus in its daily conduct and interactions to truly shine as the light of the world.

The central message emphasizes that sustaining the Christian life requires continuous filling with the Holy Spirit, as natural strength is insufficient. The speaker draws from John 6 to illustrate that while outward appearance might suggest wellness, true life and zeal come only from the Spirit. Therefore, believers must continually go back to the Lord to receive this divine power to persevere faithfully to the end.

The service is a worship session centered on the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the power of the Cross. Key themes include confession, repentance for sin, and dedicating one's life as a living sacrifice to God. The speakers also pray for spiritual renewal, deliverance from the devil's works, and unity within marriages and the church.

The sermon uses Jesus calming the storm and addressing anxiety (Matthew 6) as primary illustrations of insufficient faith. The central message is that believers do not need to be anxious or worry about provision, protection, or future circumstances because God is sovereignly in control. True rest comes from recognizing that God is the ultimate protector, a truth exemplified by personal experiences of feeling incapable.

The central message is that the true mark of a New Covenant church is not found in specific doctrines or structures, but in a deep, fervent love for God that allows the Holy Spirit to reveal divine truths. The speaker emphasizes that understanding God's heart requires humility, reverence for God, and a focus on love rather than intellectual argument or adherence to historical patterns. True understanding comes from allowing the Holy Spirit to fill the heart with love for Jesus Christ.

The sermon explains the transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant established through Jesus Christ. A core tenet of the New Covenant is that believers are under grace, meaning sin cannot rule over them, and God promises not to remember their past sins. The speaker emphasizes that true forgiveness requires confession to the Lord, and that God's mercy covers all past failures, which believers must then extend to others.

The service featured worship music and children's songs, focusing on themes of Jesus's return and the nature of Christian life. Key messages included living as Jesus lived, the power of Jesus breaking through darkness and sin, and the importance of embodying the Fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control). The service also emphasized gathering in Jesus's name.

The sermon continues studying Jesus' teachings, focusing on the parables in Matthew 25 regarding readiness for Christ's return. The speaker emphasizes that the fullness of the Holy Spirit and love for God are necessary to endure to the end. He interprets the parable of the talents to teach that God entrusts gifts to us for His glory, and the reward for faithfulness is based on stewardship, not the quantity of the gift received.

The message centers on how God can use past mistakes and regrets for good, drawing heavily from the life of Paul. The speaker emphasizes that rather than dwelling on what was done ignorantly or in unbelief, believers should embrace the mercy of Christ. True repentance leads to a zeal for Christ's glory, fostering humility and a forward focus on pleasing God in the present.

The service was a dedication ceremony for a new church hall, marked by extensive worship and praise to God. The focus was on giving thanks for God's faithfulness, acknowledging salvation through Jesus Christ, and dedicating the physical building to the honor and glory of the Lord. The service concluded with a dedication of the hall to God's purpose.

The sermon focuses on the glorious reign of Jesus Christ, referencing passages about his coming in power and glory, and the eternal nature of his throne. The message encourages the congregation to fix their eyes on Jesus, remembering his sacrifice and anticipating the day when he will return. The central theme is worship and anticipation of Christ's eternal reign.

The sermon emphasizes that believers should overcome doubts regarding God's constant happiness and presence, remembering that God is always in their midst as a victorious warrior. It teaches that while Christians are not instantly free from sin or sickness, Jesus's death on the cross defeated Satan completely, and our growth in strength comes progressively through ongoing trials, much like exercising in a gym.

The speaker emphasizes the importance of repentance, noting that the New Testament consistently references it. He explains that because all people have sinned and fallen short of God's glory, repentance is necessary—it means making a U-turn from one's past ways back toward God. True repentance involves deep shame and sorrow for past actions that have hurt God and others.

The speaker advises listeners to start their day by spending time in prayer with God, treating it as a habit, and to sing songs to Jesus. Drawing from Hebrews 8, he emphasizes that knowing God starts with the least, like a child, rather than intellectual prowess. He concludes by encouraging believers to adopt the mindset of a little child—one that simply enjoys God without concern for status or cleverness—to progress deeper into the Kingdom of Heaven.

The speaker celebrates a birthday while emphasizing that the true focus of the gathering must always be Jesus Christ. He recounts the history of the church's founding, noting that the Lord called them to seek Him in desperation. He credits the enduring fellowship and success of the group to three core principles: deep mutual love rooted in Christ, mutual respect, and genuine mutual acceptance, all modeled after Christ's own sacrifice.