12th December 2021 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Do Your Part to Build Christ’s Body - Zac Poonen
12th December 2021 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Do Your Part to Build Christ’s Body - Zac Poonen
Summary
The sermon encourages the congregation to actively participate in building up the body of Christ. The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship involves living in alignment with Christ's example, as highlighted by the memory verse from 1 John 2:6. The service concludes with worship, prayer, and a focus on receiving the Holy Spirit's guidance.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
A call to give thanksThe speaker opens by reading Psalm 92, inviting the congregation to declare God's lovingkindness and faithfulness through song.
Victory in the name of JesusThrough song, the congregation celebrates how bowing before the throne and pleading the name of Jesus brings victory over Satan, death, and sin.
The Lord's reign over all creationThe worship continues by proclaiming that the Lord reigns and that the heavens declare His righteousness to all people.
Opening prayer and worshipThe service begins with a time of musical worship and a prayer inviting God's presence, strength, and anointing for the congregation.
Reviewing memory versesThe speaker recaps last week's promise from Revelation and introduces this week's command to walk as Christ walked.Revelation 21:41 John 2:6
Moving from being a passenger to a functioning memberThe speaker contrasts the Old Covenant structure with the New Covenant body, urging believers to provide spiritual manifestations of the Spirit rather than just being passive observers or performing only practical tasks.
Moving beyond negative Christian livingWhile avoiding sin is good, true Christian life is defined by the positive, Spirit-empowered ministry modeled by Jesus.
The purpose of spiritual gifts in the churchGod provides apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers not to do all the work themselves, but to equip every believer to perform the work of ministry.
Seeking the power to be a witnessThe Holy Spirit provides the specific power and boldness needed to be an effective witness for Christ in all aspects of life.
The mark of the Lord's presenceTrue spiritual meetings are marked by hearts being stirred and encouraged by the Lord, rather than just the length of the meeting.
Conviction versus condemnationThe Holy Spirit convicts us with specific, loving guidance like a father, whereas condemnation is a tool of the devil that offers no hope.
Being an active participant in the BodyBelievers should not be passive passengers in the church but should actively seek opportunities to minister and witness to others in their daily lives.
Small acts of thoughtfulness open doorsJust as Joseph's simple act of helping others led him to prominence in Egypt, our small concerns for others can lead to God-given opportunities.
The proper working of every individual partTrue church growth happens when every individual member functions according to their gift, rather than relying solely on a single leader.Ephesians 4:15–16
Using your tongue with wisdom and integrityTo use our words for God's purposes, we must avoid gossip and unnecessary opinions, instead seeking the Holy Spirit's wisdom to speak truthfully even in difficult situations.
