20th July 2014 - Repentance, Baptism In The Water And The Holy Spirit - Newton
This is the Live Webcast of the Sunday Church Service from Christian Fellowship Church, Bangalore
Summary
The service was marked by extensive corporate worship, focusing on praising God's eternal glory and majesty. The worship songs emphasized themes of Christ's triumph, God's enduring love, and the believer's role in praising Him. The service concluded with a call to worship and acknowledge God as a refuge and stronghold.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
A call to worship and praiseThe speaker welcomes the congregation and invites them to lift their voices in praise to the eternal name of God.
Praising God with all our breathThrough various songs, the congregation celebrates God as their Redeemer, restorer, and source of peace in every season of life.
Finding refuge in God's strengthReflecting on the Psalms, the speaker reminds the people that because God is our stronghold, we do not need to fear even when the earth shakes.
A prayer for God's presence and powerThe speaker begins with a prayer of praise, asking God to pour out His Spirit upon the congregation and specifically upon those being baptized.
Celebrating those who are being baptizedThe speaker celebrates the nineteen people being baptized, noting that while numbers aren't everything, it is important to end well in faith.
The power of Peter's message and the gift of the SpiritReflecting on Peter's sermon in Acts, the speaker explains how repentance leads to the forgiveness of sins and the receipt of the Holy Spirit as a free gift.
The connection between water baptism and the Holy SpiritUsing the story of Philip in Samaria, the speaker shows that throughout the book of Acts, baptism in water and receiving the Holy Spirit are not separate events.Acts 8:12–14
The conversion of Saul and the importance of honestyThrough the story of Saul's encounter with Jesus, the speaker highlights how the Holy Spirit can fall upon someone even before water baptism, while also encouraging believers to be honest about their need for the Spirit.
Identifying with Christ through baptismReflecting on Jesus' baptism, the speaker encourages believers to identify with Him and trust that God will open the heavens and provide grace for their new life.
A day of rejoicing and freedom from sinThe speaker celebrates the baptism of nineteen believers, praying that others bound by sin will also experience their chains falling off through Christ.
Clothed in the righteousness of JesusBelievers are not seen in their sinful state but are clothed in Christ's righteousness, allowing them to approach the throne of grace with boldness.
Preparing for testimonies and baptismsThe speaker instructs the congregation on the order of baptism and encourages everyone to be ready to hear brief testimonies of what God has done.
Monica's journey from doubt to finding refuge in GodComing from a Hindu background, Monica describes how God cleared her doubts and provided comfort through His word during lonely times.
Jacqueline's realization of sin and desire for baptismAfter listening to the gospel, Jacqueline acknowledged her sinfulness and sought forgiveness through faith.
The joy of a renewed relationship with GodReflecting on the work of Christ, the speaker celebrates being made friends with God and the assurance of deliverance from eternal punishment.Romans 5:6–8
