14th November 2021 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Demolishing What Is Human - Ian Robson
14th November 2021 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Demolishing What Is Human - Ian Robson
Summary
The sermon focuses on the theme of 'demolishing what is human,' encouraging the congregation to cast aside worldly distractions and place their full focus on God. The message emphasizes drawing strength from the Holy Spirit and recognizing God's constant goodness, leading to a life lived in worship and service to Christ.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Finding reality in the church rather than organizationsAfter leaving his job on the railways to enter full-time work, the speaker sought true spiritual reality and eventually found it only when the local church was born in 1975.
What are the greater works Jesus spoke of?Referring to John chapter 14, Jesus spoke of doing greater works, which in God's eyes is not merely performing more miracles, but building His body, the church.
Something greater than the temple, Jonah, and SolomonJesus pointed to something greater than the temple, Jonah, and Solomon, which is the kingdom of God and His church.
Manifesting the character of our FatherJust as Jesus manifested the Father's name and character on earth, the family of God is called to live and walk in that same character.John 17:4
Guarding against religiosity and substitutesSatan seeks to corrupt God's purpose with substitutes and counterfeits, turning the living experience of the church into empty ritual and religiosity.
Deceptive words and the danger of hypocrisyIn Jeremiah's day, people trusted in deceptive words by claiming they had the temple of the Lord while continuing in sin, much like religious people today.
God demolishes the work of manGod does not renovate or repair human effort or hidden agendas for self-glory; He tears them down and demolishes them so He can build anew.
Avoiding the trap of building BabylonLike those at Babel and King Nebuchadnezzar, anyone who tries to make a name for themselves or claims credit for building a church is building Babylon.
Doing a great work and refusing to come downLike Nehemiah, who refused to be distracted from building the walls of Jerusalem, believers must recognize that building the body of Christ is their primary work.
The church as our primary familyJesus redefined family by stating that whoever does the will of His Father is His mother, brother, and sister, making the church our extended family.
Facing ridicule and opposition with prayerWhen facing severe opposition, ridicule, and critics like Sanballat and Tobiah, believers must respond not by fighting back, but through prayer and vigilance.
The essential power of the Holy SpiritBeing baptized in the Holy Spirit and fire is not an optional accessory but an absolute necessity to do the work of building the body of Christ.2 Corinthians 4:7
A heart filled with the love of GodWithout the love of God poured out by the Holy Spirit and the compassion of Jesus toward people, it is impossible to truly build His church.
Looking forward to the ultimate gloryAs we participate in this great work today, we catch a spiritual glimpse of the heavenly Jerusalem and look forward to the day when God's tabernacle is fully among men.
