4th Sept 2022 - CFC Bangalore - Obedience to God is Better than Sacrifice - Br Charles, Danish
4th Sept 2022 - CFC Bangalore - Obedience to God is Better than Sacrifice” - Br Charles, Danish and Bhagyaraj For more sermons please visit https://www.cfcindia.com/
Summary
The sermon focuses on the theme of obedience to God being superior to mere ritual sacrifice. Using the example of King Saul, the speaker emphasizes that God desires complete obedience from His people rather than just outward religious acts. The message encourages believers to listen to and follow the explicit commands of the Lord.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Opening praise and hymnsThe service begins with the congregational singing of 'Rejoice the Lord is King' and other hymns of praise.
A declaration of devotion to JesusThrough song, the worshippers express their desire to worship the Lord and declare that He is the only one who died to set them free.
Focusing on the exalted name of JesusThe speaker invites the congregation to focus solely on Jesus, whose name is above all names, before reading about God's majesty in Psalm 99.
A prayer of praise and adorationThe speaker begins with a prayer of worship, praising God for His mercy, forgiveness, and justice.
Reviewing scripture memory versesThe speaker reviews last week's promise from Titus 3 and introduces this week's command from Colossians 3:12 regarding Christian character.
The consequences of Saul's disobedienceAfter Saul offers a burnt offering, Samuel confronts him, leading to the realization that obeying God's voice is far more important than religious sacrifices.
Why prayers may go unansweredUsing the example of Saul, the speaker suggests that God may not answer prayers when we are willfully ignoring His direct commands and instructions.
The true meaning of the Great CommissionMany Christians focus on preaching but forget Jesus' command to teach others to actually obey everything He commanded.Matthew 28:20
The true purpose of God's graceTrue grace is not an excuse for lawlessness, but rather it instructs believers to deny ungodliness and live godly lives in this age.
Living under grace rather than lawUnder grace, sin no longer rules over us because God has purified us to be His own temple.
The purpose of Jesus' comingJesus came not to offer mere sacrifices or rituals, but to do God's will by offering His body as a sacrifice.Psalm 40:6
The internal battle of obedienceUsing the example of Saul, the speaker warns that disobedience often stems from listening to the voice of people rather than God, leading us to tolerate sin.
Abraham: The faith of obedienceUsing the life of Abraham from Hebrews 11, the speaker shows that true faith involves obeying God even when we do not know exactly where He is leading us.Hebrews 11:8
God as our shield and helperEven when we lack great faith, God acts as our shield and provides the Holy Spirit as a helper to enable us to obey His word.
A prayer for a heart transformed to obeyThe message concludes with a prayer asking God to remove hearts of stone and provide the Holy Spirit so that we may live lives of joyful obedience.
