7th August 2022 - "Church" Called Out Of The World - Charles Banna, John P
7th August 2022 - "Church" Called Out Of The World - Charles Banna, John P For more sermons please visit https://www.cfcindia.com/
Summary
The sermon begins with praise and worship, focusing on Jesus's redemptive work. The speaker then leads the congregation in prayer, acknowledging their weakness and dependence on God's presence and guidance. The message concludes by reading and meditating on scripture, specifically contrasting the theme of being 'delivered over to death' for Christ's sake (2 Corinthians 4:11-12) with the command to be kind and forgiving to one another (Ephesians 4:32).
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Congregational worship through songThe service opens with the congregation standing to sing hymns of praise to the Lord God Almighty.
Celebrating God's reignThe congregation continues in song, proclaiming that the Lord God Almighty reigns.
A prayer for focus and expectationThe speaker leads a prayer to quiet distractions and approach God with expectation, trusting that those who hope in Him will not be put to shame.
A prayer for fellowship and the WordThe speaker opens with a prayer asking God to bless the time of fellowship and to speak through the brothers sharing the Word.
Reviewing scripture promises and commandsThe speaker recaps last week's promise from 2 Corinthians 4 regarding life being manifested through death for Jesus' sake and introduces this week's command from Ephesians 4 to be kind and forgiving.2 Corinthians 4:11–12
The universal church worshiping in spirit and truthThe speaker describes the global church as people gathered to worship God in spirit and truth, emphasizing that true worship requires an inward sincerity that God desires.
From slaves of sin to children of GodWe were once under the power of Satan and driven by our own sinful desires, but God intervened with great mercy.
God's light shines in our heartsJust as God spoke light into existence at creation, He shone the light of the gospel into our hearts to bring us to repentance.
The breath of life and our spiritual growthAs God breathed life into the dry bones in Ezekiel, He works in us to purify our souls and grow us through a hunger for His word.
The necessity of spiritual hungerA true child of God possesses a deep, essential hunger and thirst for God's word, cleansing, and becoming more like Him.
How to grow in the Christian lifeGod has already granted everything necessary for life and godliness through His divine power and magnificent promises.
The gradual compromise of the churchThrough a poem, the speaker illustrates how the church slowly moves from a state of pure devotion to an intimate, worldly partnership with the world, eventually losing its witnessing power.
A desire for a life of faithfulnessThe speaker expresses a personal commitment to live a life worthy of God, remaining watchful and faithful to his ministry and the people of God until Christ returns.
Putting aside all maliceDrawing from 1 Peter 2, the speaker discusses the necessity of stripping away lies, hypocrisy, and envy to grow through the imperishable word of God.
Working out your salvation with fear and tremblingUsing Philippians 2, the speaker encourages believers to cooperate with the Holy Spirit's work of sanctification so they can shine as lights in a crooked generation.
