25th Aug 2019 - CFC Sunday Church Service
Summary
The speaker encourages the congregation to live in the Spirit daily, not just on Sunday, drawing from Isaiah 61. He emphasizes that the Spirit anoints believers to proclaim good news, binding up the brokenhearted and proclaiming freedom. The central message is to live by faith, proclaiming the 'mantle of praise' instead of dwelling in discouragement.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Opening worship songsThe congregation enters into worship through various songs of praise, welcoming the Lord and celebrating His goodness.
The goodness of God's provisionThrough song, the congregation reflects on how the Lord is their shepherd and provides for all their needs.
Living in the Spirit and the mantle of praiseDrawing from Psalm 147 and Isaiah 61, the speaker encourages believers to live every day under the anointing of the Holy Spirit to bring good news and exchange mourning for praise.
A call to praise God's great nameThe service begins with a powerful expression of worship, thanking God for His greatness and the mantle of praise He provides instead of discouragement.
Walking by faith rather than feelingsThe speaker encourages believers not to be led by circumstances or emotions, referencing Isaiah 54 and John 12:36 to emphasize living as children of light.
The danger of a shallow spiritual lifeUsing the metaphor of a house destroyed by floods, the speaker warns against being a mere hearer of the Word and cautions against false prophets who offer an incomplete gospel.
Building on a strong foundationJust as a healthy body needs various nutrients, a Christian life requires a solid foundation built on obedience to Christ's words rather than just seeking a weekly pep talk.
The command to make disciples, not just convertsBased on the Great Commission, Jesus commanded His followers to teach others to observe all He commanded, rebuking those who only seek to make converts without teaching obedience.
Proving love through daily obedienceWe prove our love for Jesus when we encounter crossroads where our will conflicts with God's Word and we choose to deny our flesh to follow Him.
Salvation is not just a one-time eventWhile we are initially saved when we repent and believe, salvation also involves an ongoing process of being transformed by God.Ephesians 2:8
The three tenses of salvationWe were saved from the guilt of past sin, we are being saved daily through sanctification and repentance, and we will be saved finally when Christ returns.Acts 2:47
A call to fresh commitment and rededicationThe speaker invites believers to let God reshape them into useful vessels of honor and calls those who have never been saved to respond before time runs out.
A call to repent and surrender to GodThe speaker invites listeners to stop clinging to the world and instead offer their lives to Jesus so He can use them as vessels for His glory.
Seeking the baptism in the Holy SpiritThe speaker encourages those who have not yet experienced it to ask for the baptism of the Holy Spirit and fire to be anointed for service.
Closing prayer and dedicationThe service concludes with a prayer of thanks for God's faithfulness and a petition for Him to mold believers into His image.
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