18th September 2016 - Sunday Service - CFC Bangalore
Watch the live stream of the Sunday service from CFC Bangalore. For more information, please visit www.cfcindia.com.
Summary
The service was characterized by extensive corporate worship, featuring multiple songs of praise to God's holiness, majesty, and grace. The message focused heavily on the themes of redemption through Jesus's blood and the glory of the Trinity. The service concluded with the reading of Psalm 100, encouraging joyful service to the Lord.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Opening praise to the Holy TrinityThe service begins with a call to unite hearts in singing to the Lord God Almighty, focusing on His holiness and the Blessed Trinity.
The wonderful grace of JesusA song celebrates how the grace of Jesus is deeper and higher than any human transgression, bringing freedom and salvation.
Exalting the name of JesusThe worship continues by proclaiming that Jesus deserves the highest place and all glory, honor, and power.
Instructions for the serviceThe speaker provides logistical information regarding the use of translation headsets and transmitters during the meeting.
A call to worship and prayerThe speaker leads the congregation in reading Psalm 100 and offers a prayer of thanksgiving for God's redemption and provision.
The principle of toil and sweat in seeking GodDrawing from the consequences of the fall and the example of a farmer, the speaker explains that spiritual progress comes through diligent effort and meditation on Scripture.
God's laws of reward apply to everyoneJust as hard work leads to better crops or academic success regardless of faith, God has established universal laws of effort and diligence.
The necessity of seeking God in faithTrue faith is demonstrated by diligently seeking God, as He rewards those who pursue Him with earnestness.
Living with the joy of being God's special childRecognizing that you are a special person in God's eyes and that His plans for your welfare are certain can transform your daily attitude from grumpiness to happiness.
God's undivided attention toward youWhen you pray to God, He is not distracted by anything else; He focuses entirely on you and promises to listen.
Why we fail to find GodMany people struggle to find God because they do not search for Him with all of their heart as promised in scripture.
The danger of being an enemy of the crossPaul warns against those who claim to be Christians but live as enemies of the cross by making their stomachs their god through lack of discipline.
The authority of the name of JesusRegardless of age or status, the name of Jesus carries the power to overcome spiritual opposition, much like the sharpness of a knife determines its effectiveness.
The purpose of fasting and the tug of two naturesFasting helps break the earthly pull of our physical nature to help us respond more to the Holy Spirit's upward pull.
Finding hope and a bright future in GodInstead of brooding over past mistakes, believers should look forward with hope, trusting that God has plans for their welfare and a bright future.
