17th April 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | The Church – A Place Of Sacrifice And Protection
17th April 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | The Church – A Place Of Sacrifice And Protection
Summary
The message emphasizes that the church functions as both a place of sacrifice and protection. It teaches that believers are called not to merely receive blessings, but to offer their lives, time, and energy as living sacrifices to God. Furthermore, the church, understood as the body of Christ, serves as a refuge and a strong tower where God's presence protects His children.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Reading from Psalm 91The speaker leads the congregation in reading Psalm 91 as they prepare their hearts for the service.
Memory Verses for the WeekThe congregation reviews last week's memory verse from Psalm 55 and learns a new command from Matthew 23 to clean the inside of the cup first.Psalm 55:22
The Church as a Place of Sacrifice and ProtectionBrother Zak introduces the message by explaining that the church is purchased by Christ's blood and is designed to be a place of costly sacrifice and divine protection.
Shepherding and the Interconnected Body of ChristBelievers are called to care for the specific people God entrusts to them while recognizing that every member of the body, no matter how small, is needed.
Avoiding Pride and the Illusion of IndispensabilityNo one in God's work is indispensable; pride destroys laborers, and only the work done in obedience to God's will remains for eternity.
Following God's Pattern Like MosesJust as Moses ensured every detail of the tabernacle matched God's command, spiritual leaders must follow biblical patterns rather than human methods.Exodus 39:1
Buying the Threshing Floor at a PriceSolomon built the temple on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite, establishing that true worship and church building require paying a real price.
I Will Not Offer to God That Which Costs Me NothingDavid's declaration sets the standard for the believer's life: refusing to offer God anything that costs no sacrifice in time, energy, or comfort.
Abraham on Mount MoriahAbraham's three-day journey to offer Isaac on Mount Moriah illustrates deep, thoughtful surrender that brings profound spiritual revelations of Jesus Christ.
The Architectural Pattern Given to DavidAlthough Solomon was the wisest man, God gave the temple pattern to David, a man after His own heart, teaching that spiritual design comes through humility and heart devotion.
A House of Sacrifice and God's Attentive EyesWhen Solomon completed the temple, God promised that His eyes and heart would be perpetually on that place of sacrifice, hearing the prayers of His people.
Freedom from the Opinions of MenLiving before God's face liberates believers from human criticism and fear of man, allowing them to follow divine examples wholeheartedly.
The Promise of Divine ProtectionBecause God's eyes and name are on the church, He actively watches over, guards, and protects His people and their families from the snares of Satan.
Counting the Cost and Closing PrayerBelievers are urged not to make rash emotional choices, but to calmly count the cost, surrender fully to God, and find their place in His living church.
