21st March 2021 - Sunday Church Service - CFC Bangalore
21st March 2021 - Sunday Church Service - CFC Bangalore. For more sermons please visit https://www.cfcindia.com/
Summary
The speaker begins by leading the congregation in various songs of praise, focusing on Christ's sacrifice and glory. The main teaching segment addresses the fear of death, citing Hebrews 2:14-15 to show that Jesus, by becoming flesh and blood, defeated the power of death and freed humanity from its slavery. The message concludes by referencing Genesis 3:19, reminding listeners that humanity is dust and must ultimately return to dust.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
A call to focus on the LordThe speaker invites the congregation to set aside all other distractions and lift their eyes to God in thanks and praise.
Praising the Lamb for sinners slainThe congregation sings a song of praise centered on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
Ascribing greatness to GodThe worship continues with songs celebrating God's perfect work, faithfulness, and His role as a Shepherd who restores the soul.
A prayer of praise and thanksgivingThe service begins with a time of worship, thanking God for His faithfulness, the gift of the Holy Spirit, and the work of Christ on the cross.
Reviewing memory versesThe speaker reviews last week's promise from Jeremiah and introduces this week's command to love enemies from Matthew.Matthew 5:44
The inevitability of death for allUsing the example of doctors who cannot escape mortality, the speaker emphasizes that every human being is destined to leave everything behind and return to dust.
Our physical bodies are temporary coveringsHuman life is as fleeting as a breath, and our bodies are merely temporary tents or clay jars that we will eventually shed when we return to God.
Learning to number our daysDrawing from Psalm 90, the speaker urges us to count our days as gifts so that we may gain a heart of wisdom and be ready for God's call.
God has ordained our days from before creationBecause God knew us and wrote our days in His book even before the world began, we must live as prepared pilgrims waiting for our eternal boarding call.
Our true citizenship is in heavenBecause our true home is not this earth, we should live as pilgrims longing to meet our bridegroom, Jesus.
Victory over death through ChristThrough Jesus, the sting of death is removed and we are given the victory to remain steadfast in God's work.
Entering into God's rest through faithBy following Jesus' example of faithfulness and avoiding unbelief, we can enter the rest promised by God.
Guarding against the loss of peace and faithIn an uncertain world, small things like unforgiveness or greed can cause us to lose our rest and drift away from salvation.
The danger of greed and worldly prioritiesUsing the parable of the rich man, the speaker warns that focusing on accumulating earthly possessions blinds us to God and prevents us from being rich toward Him.
Preparing our hearts for the Lord's comingBelievers should examine their hearts and purify themselves so they can meet the Lord with confidence rather than shame.1 John 2:28
