16th October 2016 - Sunday Service - CFC Bangalore
Summary
The service focused heavily on worship, praising God's holiness, glory, and majesty through singing hymns and psalms. The message emphasized the profound love of God, particularly through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, and encouraged the congregation to continually praise Him for His grace and mercy. The reading from Psalm 84 highlighted the blessing of dwelling in God's presence.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Opening praise to GodThe congregation gathers to sing praises to the Lord, acknowledging His glory in all creation.
Singing of a sinner forgivenThe speaker introduces an old hymn about the joy of being forgiven and how all of nature serves as a tribute to God's love.
Reflecting on God's goodness through the PsalmsAfter a period of worship, the speaker reads Psalm 84 to lead the congregation into prayer and reflection on God's greatness.
A prayer of thanksgiving for God's graceThe speaker begins with a prayer thanking God for cleansing believers, giving them His Spirit, and providing the bread of life through His Word.
Recalling memory verses and introducing guestsAfter reviewing the previous week's verse from John 3:17 and introducing the new verse from 1 John 3:6, the speaker introduces visiting elders from the US.John 3:17
The difference between outward change and inward lifeUsing the Lord's Prayer as a guide, the speaker explains that true salvation is not about improving human nature or behavior, but about heaven coming to earth to replace our perishing nature with God's divine life.
Knowing God means becoming like HimTrue knowledge of God is demonstrated by the extent to which we are transformed into His likeness. Knowing doctrine is not enough, as even the devil knows correct theology without being saved.John 3:16John 17:3
The pinnacle of the Christian life is unityThe highest goal of the Christian walk is not just victory over specific sins, but achieving the glory of oneness with Jesus and His body.
The supernatural work of divine multiplicationGod's work is not mere human addition, but a supernatural multiplication that knits believers into one body. This oneness, rather than simple togetherness, allows the church to withstand the attacks of the enemy.
The purpose of being knit together in loveGod desires for believers to experience the full assurance of understanding and the true knowledge of Christ through a shared bond of love.
The Holy Spirit as our Master KnitterJust as knitting involves interweaving threads, the Holy Spirit works to weave our hearts together, often requiring us to endure inconvenience and die to our own self-will.
The security of being in ChristThrough the grace of Jesus, our sins are washed away and we find a new identity as part of God's family.
Finding security in God's presenceEven when we are gripped by fear or guilt, we can find security because the Lion of Judah walks with us and will never leave or forsake us.
The defeated roar of the enemyWhile the devil prowls like a roaring lion to intimidate us with guilt, he is a defeated foe who cannot actually touch those who have the Lion of Judah.
Seeking reconciliation with the eternal GodGod has been present from the beginning and knows everything we have done; He does not wait in anger but invites us to come into the light and surrender control to Him.Isaiah 44:6
