11th Aug 2019 - What We Heard, Received And Kept And Hold Fast To - Ian Robson
11th Aug 2019 - What We Heard, Received And Kept And Hold Fast To - Ian Robson For more sermons please visit https://www.cfcindia.com/
Summary
The sermon is largely a series of worship and praise, focusing on the majesty and power of Jesus Christ. The speaker repeatedly directs the congregation to praise God for His faithfulness, His saving power, and His role as the King who redeems and provides a home in the church.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Coming before the King of gloryThe speaker invites the congregation to bow down before the King of the universe, casting off cares and giving Him His rightful place as Redeemer.
God cares for the lonely and oppressedDrawing on scripture, the speaker highlights how God is a father to the fatherless, makes a home for the lonely, and lifts up prisoners into prosperity.
Reviewing our memory versesThe congregation recites the memory verses from the previous week and the current week as a foundation for hearing God's word.Isaiah 60:13
Remember what you have received and heardThe speaker points to Revelation 3 to remind the church of the vital importance of remembering, keeping, and repenting according to God's word.Revelation 3:3–11
The danger of having a name that you are alive while deadThe speaker reads the warning to the church in Sardis, which had a reputation for being active but was spiritually dead in the sight of God.
The open door given to the faithful church in PhiladelphiaIn contrast to Sardis, the church in Philadelphia tried to obey and did not deny Christ's name, prompting Jesus to open a door that no one can shut.
Living under an open heavenJust as John looked and saw a door standing open in heaven with a throne, believers can live with access to God's presence despite earthly turmoil.
First, we have received a treasure in earthen vesselsBelievers have received the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ housed within fragile earthen vessels.2 Corinthians 4:6–7
Second, we have received a pledge and birthrightBelievers have been anointed, sealed, and given the Holy Spirit in their hearts as a down payment and guarantee of what is yet to come.
Holding fast to what we have heard for 44 yearsConcluding the message, the speaker urges the congregation not to take their spiritual heritage for granted, but to guard the Holy Spirit within them like David did.
