8th March 2020 - Finding Refuge In The Secret Place - Psalm 91(KJV)- Br Ian & Rabi
8th March 2020 - Christian Fellowship Meeting - Bangalore. For more sermons please visit https://www.cfcindia.com/
Summary
The sermon focuses on Psalm 91, encouraging the congregation to dwell in the secret place of God for refuge. The speaker emphasizes that this Psalm has a history of being used for faith, citing an example of a battalion surviving a brutal war through belief in its words. The central message is to not just read the Psalm, but to deeply believe it with all one's heart.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Call to worshipThe service begins with a call for the congregation to turn their eyes away from everything else and fix them on the risen King, Christ.
Singing of God's greatnessThe congregation sings together, alternating lines, to express how we can hide ourselves in Him and worship Him.
Casting cares before the throneThe speaker invites the congregation to bow before God's throne and cast all distractions, anxieties, and fearful thoughts at His feet.
A call to praise and trust in GodThe speaker begins with a prayer of thanksgiving, acknowledging God as the Alpha and Omega and asking for His guidance and sustenance in a dark world.
Reviewing memory versesThe speaker leads the congregation in reciting previous memory verses from Psalm 17 and Philippians 2.Philippians 2:12
Finding refuge in the cleft of the rockThe speaker explains that God provides a place of shelter in the 'cleft of the rock,' which represents Jesus on the cross, allowing us to see His glory.
The one thing to seek: dwelling in God's presenceDrawing from David's desire in the Psalms, the speaker emphasizes that our primary goal should be to live continually in the presence of God to behold His beauty.
God as our deliverer from snares and pestilenceThe speaker explains that it is God, not our own religious efforts, who delivers us from the traps of the enemy and the terrors of disease.
The importance of knowing and accurately believing God's WordUsing the temptation of Jesus as an example, the speaker warns that we can be deceived by Satan if we do not know and believe the Scriptures exactly as they are written.
God sends strength even when others fail usJust as an angel strengthened Jesus in His agony and the disciples failed to stay awake, God provides His own means of encouragement when people let us down.
God's angelic protection in physical and spiritual trialsGod uses angels to protect us from physical accidents and to guard us against the temptations of the enemy.
Living in the secret place rather than just visiting for protectionWe must not treat God like an insurance policy to be used only during crises, but rather dwell continually in His presence as our true refuge.
Moving from miracles to revelationUsing John chapter 6, the speaker shows how many followed Jesus for the miracle of feeding the 5,000, but true disciples found revelation in His words.John 6:68
The opportunity to dwell in the shadow of the AlmightyWhile the window of opportunity is open under the New Covenant, we should seek to abide in God's presence and be overshadowed by the Holy Spirit.
A prayer for permanent residence in God's presenceThe speaker concludes by praying that believers would not be mere visitors to God's presence but permanent residents who find refuge and strength in Him.
