19th October 2014 - Sunday Church Service @ CFC
Summary
The sermon emphasizes that believers must not lose sight of their divine calling, which is more than just forgiveness or reaching heaven. Jesus is building a glorious church, and this requires the people to be prepared and sanctified. The message encourages the congregation to embrace God's love and understand their adoption and predestination in Christ.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Do not lose sight of our wonderful callingMany people come to church for various reasons, but believers must be gripped by the specific and glorious calling God has given them rather than failing spiritually.
Jesus is building a glorious churchJesus came not just to forgive sins and get us ready for heaven, but to build a victorious church and prepare a bride without spot or wrinkle.Matthew 16:18
The first mark: A deep love relationship with JesusThe primary mark of the glorious church is a fervent, ongoing love relationship with Jesus proven by a genuine desire to obey His every commandment.
The second mark: A glorious hidden life and faithfulnessThe bride of Christ maintains absolute faithfulness and purity in secret, even when no one else is watching, cultivating a meek and lowly spirit.
Allowing the Lord to cleanse us by His wordA true bride loves to keep herself clean, welcoming the ongoing sanctification and washing of water by the word of God rather than getting offended.
Pressing on from spiritual babyhood to maturityGod's will is for believers to grow up into Christ in all things rather than remaining spiritual babies who complain when facing trials and training.Ephesians 4:13–15
Being filled with the Spirit and raising Godly homesA glorious church requires spirit-filled husbands and wives who walk in harmony, eliminate rebellion, and love one another just as Christ loved the church.
Standing strong as overcomers to silence the devilGod wants to raise up wholehearted people who put on the whole armor of God, overcome the enemy by the blood of the Lamb, and manifest His manifold wisdom.
Waiting eagerly for the glorious appearing of our SaviorThe bride of Christ lives soberly and righteously in this present world, keeping her garments unspotted while eagerly anticipating the return of the Lord.
We are the Temple of the Living GodGod speaks to believers as a loving father to his children, making us His dwelling place and household where He can feel completely at home.
Jesus zealously cleanses His Father's houseJust as Jesus deliberately cleared the temple to restore it as a house of prayer while healing the needy, He works in our midst to maintain holiness and minister grace.
Consecrating ourselves willingly to build God's houseFollowing David's example at the temple dedication, believers are called to examine their hearts and willingly consecrate themselves to God and His people.
