God Longs To Have Fellowship With Us - Charles Banna
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Summary
The central message is that God desires deep fellowship with humanity, which is why He breathed the breath of life into man, unlike other creatures. Sin caused this fellowship to break, but God's heart remains longing for connection. The sermon highlights examples like Enoch and Noah who walked closely with God, and assures that God's eyes are constantly searching the earth to find hearts fully committed to Him.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
God created man in His image with the breath of lifeUnlike animals, man was created in God's image and given the breath of life, imparting a God-consciousness so we can communicate with Him.
God's intention was to have fellowship with manGod created man with the view of having fellowship, unlike the animals and birds he made without the breath of life.
Sin breaks the fellowship between God and manWhen Adam and Eve sinned, they hid themselves from God's presence, cutting the line of communication because sin and fellowship with God cannot coexist.
Cain's unrepentant heart leads him away from GodGod watched Cain after his jealousy and murder of Abel, but Cain did not repent and instead went out from the presence of the Lord.
Enoch and Noah walked with GodDespite humanity's failings, men like Enoch and Noah found favor with God and walked with Him in a pleasing way.
God deals with Abraham and the patriarchsGod established a close relationship with Abraham, calling him at 75 and walking with him through trials and restorations over a hundred years.
Emmanuel: God with us in the New CovenantOld Testament prophecy pointed to Jesus as Immanuel, meaning 'God with us,' and promised that the Holy Spirit would abide with believers forever.Isaiah 7:14John 14:16
Called into fellowship with Jesus ChristPaul reminds believers that God is faithful and has called us into direct fellowship with His Son, Jesus Christ, and the Father.2 Corinthians 13:14
Walking in the light is the basis of true fellowshipTo maintain fellowship with God and one another, we must walk in the light as He is in the light, allowing the blood of Christ to cleanse us.1 John 1:3
King Saul as an example of a tragic declineKing Saul started his life well with God, but his attitude toward sin, lack of accountability, and clinging to his throne led him away from fellowship.1 Samuel 9:24
Attitude to sin and spiritual authoritySaul failed to completely obey God's command regarding Amalek, set up a monument for himself, and lacked accountability to Samuel.1 Samuel 15:1
Saul's tragic end away from GodBecause Saul refused to deal with his sins, the Lord stopped answering him, driving him to consult a medium and ending his life in disaster.1 Samuel 28:5
God's desire to make His home with usJesus promises that those who obey His word will experience the Father and Jesus coming to make their home with them.John 14:23
Moses and the battle against AmalekMoses sought fellowship with God, and during the battle against Amalek, he needed the support of Aaron and Hur to hold up his hands in prayer and surrender.
Jesus endured the ultimate break of fellowship for usJesus sought fellowship with His disciples in Gethsemane and ultimately submitted to the Father's will, enduring the temporary break of fellowship so we could be reconciled.
