29th Sep 2019 - The Promise of The Father - Charles Banna
29th Sep 2019 - The Promise of The Father - Charles Banna For more sermons please visit https://www.cfcindia.com/
Summary
The sermon emphasizes the sovereignty of the Lord, who is on the throne and calls us to rejoice in Him. A central theme is the assurance of God's unwavering presence and promise, illustrated by the scripture Isaiah 49:15-16, which promises, "I will not forget you, behold I have inscribed you on the palms of my hands." The message encourages the congregation to cast aside anxieties and stand before God accepting His righteousness, recognizing Him as the source of living water.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Lifting holy hands in worshipThe congregation is urged to lift up holy hands, magnify the name of Jesus Christ, and draw close to Him in worship.
Reviewing the weekly memory versesThe congregation repeats last week's verse from Mark and learns a new promise from Isaiah regarding God's unfailing remembrance of His people.
Jesus comforts His troubled disciplesKnowing He is leaving, Jesus assures His heavy-hearted disciples in the upper room that He will not leave them as orphans and promises to send another helper.
Waiting for the promise in JerusalemBefore ascending, Jesus instructs His followers to stay in Jerusalem until they are clothed with power from on high through the baptism of the Holy Spirit.Luke 24:49
Receiving dunamis power on the day of PentecostThe Holy Spirit descends on the day of Pentecost, transforming fearful disciples into bold witnesses whose preaching brings thousands to repentance.
Repentance as the first prerequisiteResponding to the crowd's question on what to do, Peter calls them to repent, turn around from their selfish ways, and acknowledge their need for God's mercy.
Renouncing sin and practicing obedienceBelievers must give up their former sins, refuse to harbor iniquity in their hearts, and demonstrate their love for Christ by keeping His commandments.
Water baptism and the promise of the SpiritPeter commands them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, promising that they will then receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
The indwelling guide against the fleshThe Holy Spirit abides within believers forever to guide them, helping the inner man stand firm against the temptations and desires of the flesh.
The promise is for all who are calledPeter emphasizes that the gift of the Holy Spirit is not restricted to a special few, but is given to believers, their children, and all whom the Lord calls.
Receiving the Spirit and His gifts by faithJust as salvation comes by faith, believers receive the Holy Spirit by trusting God's word rather than looking for specific emotional signs or uniform gifts like tongues.
Praying and believing according to God's willBelievers can approach God with confidence, asking according to His will for the Holy Spirit and believing that He hears and grants what is requested.
