22nd Sep 2019 - Knowing The Gift Of God - Ian Robson
22nd Sep 2019 - Knowing The Gift Of God - Ian Robson For more sermons please visit https://www.cfcindia.com/
Summary
The message emphasizes that both our lives and our children are gifts from the Lord, requiring us to treat them with reverence rather than taking them lightly. It draws from Psalm 127 to teach that children are meant to be warriors for the Lord, requiring parents to actively nurture them in God's Word and disciple them to withstand spiritual enemies. The ultimate goal is for the church to be strong enough that the gates of Hades cannot overcome it.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Opening WorshipThe service begins with a call to stand and sing hymns of praise to the Holy Trinity.
Celebrating Jesus our SaviourThe congregation sings of the redemptive work of Jesus, who was crucified to redeem and sustain us eternally.
Praying for God's PresenceA prayer is offered to hear God's voice and to see Him exalted so that all worldly distractions and cares become dim in His presence.
Our lives and our children are gifts to be returned to GodEverything we have, including our very breath, is a gift from God that we must use to honor Him. We should view our children as arrows intended for use in God's service.
Preparing children for spiritual warfareParents must train children in the Word of God to prepare them to fight against spiritual forces and evil principalities.
Dedication of children to the LordThe speaker leads a series of prayers to dedicate specific children to God, praying for their protection and that they would grow up as signs and wonders in their generation.
God showers us with wonderful giftsAfter a period of worship, the speaker reflects on how God has provided many blessings, most notably salvation, forgiveness, and the gift of the Holy Spirit.
If you knew the gift of GodDrawing from Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman in John 4, the speaker emphasizes that everything God wants to do in us depends on recognizing who He is and asking for the living water He offers.John 4:5
The danger of trying to buy or qualify for God's giftsUsing the example of Simon the Magician, the speaker warns against trying to purchase spiritual power or earn God's favor through legalism, noting that His gifts are for the humble and the thirsty.
Jesus reveals himself as the 'I Am'Jesus identifies himself as the great 'I Am' who personally reveals his identity to those who recognize him, such as the woman at the well and the man born blind.
The promise of never thirsting againJesus offers a living water that becomes a spring within us, leading to eternal life and preventing the spiritual dullness found in mere religious routine.John 4:31
Removing the yokes that prevent spiritual thirstTrue spiritual revival and the outpouring of God's Spirit come when we remove the heavy yokes of contention, gossip, and oppression from our lives and families.Isaiah 44:3–5
Learn to see the cry behind the problemInstead of focusing on the outward behavior of a spouse or child, look for the hidden pain and unmet needs that drive their actions.
The promise of light and restorationIf you satisfy the needs of others and remove unfair burdens, God promises to turn the darkness in your house into light and make you a restorer of broken things.
Breaking yokes to bring heaven to earthBy deciding to break every yoke in your family relationships, you allow God's light to turn your home into a peaceful island of heaven on earth.
