14th August 2022 - CFC Bangalore - 47th Anniversary Church Service
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Summary
The service was marked by worship, thanksgiving, and reflection on the church's history and God's faithfulness over 47 years. The speakers emphasized praising God for His blessings, acknowledging His cleansing power, and committing the congregation and ministry to Him. The service concluded with readings from Psalms and a focus on God's revealed will.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Opening prayer and welcomeThe service begins with a warm welcome to the congregation for the 47th anniversary and an opening prayer of thanks and petition for God's presence.
Worship through songThe congregation participates in several songs of praise, including themes of gratitude for God's blessings and the worthiness of Jesus.
A prayer for a pure and holy churchThe speaker leads a prayer asking God to keep the church pure and holy, just as Christ cleansed the bride through His blood.
God meets those in desperate needThe speaker recounts hitting rock bottom in 1974 and how God met him and his partner with the Holy Spirit because they acknowledged their utter inability to serve Him on their own strength.
A commitment to purity and the whole counsel of GodThe church maintains a standard of purity regarding money and sin, refusing to compromise or modify the gospel even if it causes people to leave.
Pressing on toward the goal of ChristlikenessUsing Philippians 3, the speaker explains that while they are not yet perfect, they are pressing forward to lay hold of everything for which Christ laid hold of them, focusing on being Christlike in actions, words, thoughts, attitudes, and motives.
Choosing not to fight flesh and bloodThe speaker explains that our true battle is against spiritual forces, not people, and that we must decide not to fight with human beings if we want authority over Satan.
The rewards of a life centered on GodBy keeping the Lord before us, we can experience a life of constant joy, freedom from anxiety, and a peace that surpasses understanding.
Experiencing the full counsel of GodThe speaker teaches that the full counsel of God involves more than just repentance; it is about turning to the Lord so that the veil is removed and we behold His glory.
Living as a child of God under the new covenantThe speaker shares how he moved from the legalism of the old covenant to the freedom of the new covenant, where his identity is defined as a son of God rather than a slave.
The power of being under authorityHe explains that true power is found in submitting to spiritual authority and warns against the pride of being 'self-made.'
Trusting in God's purposeful loveThe speaker concludes by sharing how God works all things for good and reminds believers that God is always planning for them in love.
Finding our place in the body of ChristThe speaker encourages everyone to internalize the message and find their unique place within the church family as they prepare for special musical performances.
The children's testimony of God's loveChildren from the Sunday school share how God has made them all uniquely different yet part of one big family through Jesus.
A call to love and unity in ChristA married couple leads a song focused on valuing loved ones and following Jesus' command to love one another without judgment.
