27th August 2023 - CFC Bangalore - Sunday Church Service | In Everything Give Thanks - Zac Poonen
27th August 2023 - CFC Bangalore - Sunday Church Service | In Everything Give Thanks - Zac Poonen For more sermons please visit https://www.cfcindia.com/
Summary
The service was characterized by extensive worship, praise, and thanksgiving to God for His blessings, salvation through Jesus Christ, and the gift of life. The message emphasized acknowledging God's majesty and the grace of regeneration by the Holy Spirit, drawing from scripture readings and communal praise.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Songs of praise and worshipThe service opens with congregational singing, expressing gratitude for God's wonders and His presence through various hymns.
Acknowledging God's presence and powerThe speaker invites the congregation to be conscious of God's presence as the creator and king who is worthy of all glory.
Pursuing higher spiritual groundReflecting on the church's history, the speaker encourages believers to press toward the goal of faithfulness and strength found in waiting on the Lord.
Looking toward the goal of perfectionThe speaker expresses joy in seeing the faithfulness of the church and looks forward to a future where we hear God say 'well done'.
Learning from those who play the game wellUsing tennis as an analogy, the speaker describes how watching skilled players is like observing mature Christians who handle spiritual matters with ease and accuracy.
The danger of being a 'nest' rather than a branchUsing the parable of the mustard tree, the speaker warns against being a consumer in a large church who enjoys the benefits without being connected to the root or serving others.
A longing for God's presenceThe speaker shares his deep desire for churches to experience the same palpable sense of God's presence that he has felt at CFC.
The importance of abiding in truthUsing 1 John, the speaker explains that reaching greater spiritual heights comes from remaining rooted in the unchanging truths of God's word.1 John 2:24
The urgency of being ready for ChristAs the speaker concludes this section, he calls believers to live with an expectant heart, ensuring all areas of life are right before the Lord's sudden return.Revelation 22:20
Praise as a weapon for victoryUsing the example of Joshua's army, the speaker explains that victory comes not through physical weapons but through praising God in the midst of battle.
The New Covenant approach to trialsUnlike the Old Covenant where praise followed victory, New Covenant believers can praise God before seeing answers because they know Jesus has already defeated Satan.
Giving thanks in the unknownEven when we do not understand the purpose of a trial, we can give thanks because God uses every circumstance to conform us to the image of Christ.
Giving thanks brings deliveranceUsing the example of Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles, the speaker explains that praising God instead of relying on weapons leads to victory over enemies.
The danger of stopping gratitudeThe speaker warns that backsliding begins when people stop giving thanks, citing Romans 1 as an example of how a lack of gratitude leads to moral decay.
The importance of submitting to authorityReflecting on his own life, the speaker shares how God provided a leader he could submit to, emphasizing that spiritual growth requires being under godly authority.
