17th Sept 2023 - CFC Bangalore - Repentance Towards God Part 2 - Living By Faith - Charles

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17th Sept 2023 - CFC Bangalore - Repentance Towards God Part 2 - Living By Faith - Charles For more sermons please visit https://www.cfcindia.com/

Summary

This message continues the theme of repentance, focusing specifically on how to live by faith. The core message emphasizes that true repentance leads to a life lived in reliance on God's promises rather than personal effort. It encourages the audience to walk by faith in their daily lives.

Outline

The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

Opening thanksThe session begins with repetitive expressions of gratitude.

Blessing the name of the LordThe congregation sings about choosing to bless God's name regardless of what He gives or takes away.

A prayer for God to reignThe musical worship concludes with a plea for God to reign in power over all dreams.

A prayer for God to reignThe speaker begins with a song of surrender, asking the Lord to reign over all aspects of life, including dreams and darkest hours.

Drawing near to God in prayerThe speaker leads a prayer focused on God's greatness, mercy, and compassion, asking for a heart of expectation and faith.

The necessity of repentance and faithThe speaker explains that the gospel requires both repenting of sin against God and having faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ.

Pride as the root of unbeliefThe speaker identifies pride as the reason people refuse to repent or accept God's provision, noting that a proud soul is not right with God.

Faith as the victory that overcomes the worldUsing 1 John 5:4, the speaker teaches that whatever is born of God overcomes the world through the power of faith.

The danger of legalism and the blessing of faithThe speaker warns against trying to live by rules and laws, which leads to a curse, whereas Christ redeemed us so we could receive the blessing of Abraham through faith.

Living under a curse versus living by faithLiving by rules and commandments instead of faith leads to spiritual withering and prevents us from receiving the promise of the Holy Spirit.

Redeemed from the curse of the lawBecause Jesus became a curse for us on the tree, believers are freed from the power of any curse and can receive the blessing of Abraham.

The biblical definition and application of faithTrue biblical faith is not just an abstract feeling but the evidence of things unseen, centered on the character of God rather than the strength of our own belief.

Faith is not just belief without actionWhile we are saved by faith alone and not by our own righteousness, the Bible shows that true faith leads to actions that please God.

Examples of faith in actionThe speaker highlights biblical figures like Noah, Abraham, and Moses, whose faith was demonstrated through their obedience and choices.

The evidence of a new natureA person who has been born again will naturally manifest a new life through doing good and being a blessing to others.

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