10th May 2020 - Sunday Church Service | Build Close Relationships In Your Family - Zac Poonen
10th May 2020 - Build Close Relationships In Your Family - Zac Poonen Sunday Church Service - CFC Bangalore. For more sermons please visit https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The sermon focuses on the theme of building close relationships within the family, drawing a parallel to Christ building His church. The speaker emphasizes that just as Christ builds His church, God is actively working in individuals' hearts to build them up. The message encourages the congregation to dedicate themselves to God's will and to experience His presence in their homes.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
A call to praise the risen KingThe speaker welcomes the congregation and invites them to turn their eyes away from earthly shadows toward the mercy of God through song.
Drawing near to God's throneThe speaker reminds the believers that they can approach God's throne and sing praises because of what He has done for them.
A prayer of thanksgiving and surrenderThe speaker leads a prayer to cast cares upon the Lord, thanking Him for salvation, the Holy Spirit, and the spiritual blessings found in Christ.
God's work in building familiesGod works within individuals to build up homes and ultimately His church. As we listen to His voice, our homes can become blessings to others.
What does it mean to redeem the time?Redeeming time involves making a sacrifice of other activities to ensure we are using our days for what is truly profitable. We must be wise and understand God's will rather than being foolish or ignorant.
Living out the faith during the weekTrue spirituality is measured by how we live at home throughout the week, not just how we worship on Sunday. God prefers a sincere heart that lives rightly at home over a hypocritical person who sings beautifully but fails their family.
The importance of speech in marriageBuilding a relationship with your spouse requires intentionality in how you use the gift of speech to communicate from heart to heart.
Your tongue can be a tree of life or a source of evilBased on Proverbs, our words can either be a 'sooting tongue' that acts as a tree of life or merely provide a dead knowledge of good and evil.Proverbs 15:4
Finding quiet time to communicate with GodIn a crowded life, use the quiet moments of early morning or late night to pray and communicate your heart's deepest needs to the Lord.
Bearing with burdens as Christ didJust as Christ patiently bore our burdens, we must learn to bear with the difficult personalities and tones of those in our families.
The foundation of a healthy family lifeA stable life is built on the unchangeable foundation of God's love, followed by a personal walk with God, then family life, and finally ministry.
Using time at home to build lasting relationshipsParents should use their time together to encourage one another, express love, and play with children to build the foundation of the local church.
The many roles a mother playsMothers serve in countless capacities—as teachers, caregivers, and providers—working tirelessly without pay or holidays to support their families.
Children as a gift from GodThe speaker reflects on the beauty of newborn children and the realization that they are precious gifts from the Father.
Guarding against growing cold in loveThe speaker warns that the busyness of motherhood can cause our love for God, our spouses, and even our relatives to grow cold, urging a commitment to keep these relationships primary.
