22nd November 2015 - Sunday Service - CFC Bangalore
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Summary
The service is characterized by multiple songs of praise, focusing on God's goodness, enduring love, and the promise of eternal life with Christ. Key themes include acknowledging sin and receiving forgiveness through Christ's sacrifice, and anticipating the glorious return of the King. The service concludes with prayers for the ministry, the healing of the sick, and the filling of the congregation with the Holy Spirit.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The profile of CorneliusCornelius was a devout centurion who feared God, gave alms, and prayed continually, showing that God hears the prayers of those seeking Him.
Peter's vision and revelationGod gave Peter a vision of the sheet with unclean animals to teach him that God has no favorites and that the gospel is for all nations.
Cornelius gathers to hear the wordCornelius humbly welcomed Peter and gathered his relatives and friends, ready to listen to all that God had commanded Peter to say.
Peter preaches the simple gospelPeter preached peace through Jesus Christ, His death, resurrection, and that everyone who believes receives forgiveness of sins.
A challenge to be hungry for GodBelievers are challenged to approach meetings and daily life with a deep hunger and desperation for God, His word, and the Holy Spirit.
Times of refreshing from the presence of the LordPeter preached to the people in the temple who were burdened with guilt after crucifying Jesus, offering them repentance and times of refreshing.
Jesus gives rest and lifts burdensJesus invited the weary to come to Him for rest and did not place heavy, crushing burdens on people like the Pharisees did.
Avoiding the Pharisaical spiritPharisees tied up heavy burdens and placed them on others while exalting themselves, but true followers of Jesus seek to be humble and helpful.
Jesus alone in His sufferingEven when abandoned by His disciples, Jesus did not complain or focus on Himself, but looked to His Father and thought of others.John 16:32–33
Refreshing the saintsLike Onesiphorus and Titus who refreshed Paul during trials, believers are called to encourage and lift the burdens of one another.
