6th March 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Loving Christ Supremely - Zac Poonen
6th March 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Loving Christ Supremely - Zac Poonen
Summary
The message emphasizes that the Lord desires a love that comes from the heart—an undistracted devotion—rather than mere outward actions. The speaker encourages the congregation to live according to the sentiment of Psalm 73:25, declaring that in heaven, they have no one else to desire besides the Lord. This calls for a deep, all-consuming love for Christ.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Whom have I in heaven but thee?True worship begins when a believer can honestly say from the depth of their heart that they desire nothing on earth besides Jesus.Psalm 73:25
Job as a true worshiperJob is presented in the first book of the Bible written as the ultimate example of a worshiper who bowed down to God when he lost everything.
Loving Jesus more than anyone or anythingJesus demands that we love Him supremely, warning that anyone who loves family, work, or money more than Him is not worthy of Him.
Pressing on to maturityWhile knowing Christ died for our sins is the milk for babies, mature believers seek the hidden wisdom and thoughts of God revealed by the Holy Spirit.1 Corinthians 2:2
A godly jealousy for the churchA true shepherd cares deeply about presenting the church and their children as a pure virgin to Christ, resisting the craftiness of the serpent.
Overcoming the devil through humilityThe devil easily deceives the proud and clever, but he flees from those who humble themselves before God and receive His grace.
We love because He first loved usOur love for Christ is fueled by meditating on His immense love, especially the intense suffering He endured when He was forsaken by the Father on the cross for our sins.1 John 4:19
The one who is forgiven much loves muchAs we draw closer to God and become aware of our unconscious sins and sins of omission, we realize how much we have been forgiven, causing us to love Him much more.Luke 7:47
