24th June 2018 -Richness Of God's Mercy &Grace.
Richness Of God's Mercy &Grace. For more sermons please visit www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The message centers on the immense richness of God's mercy and grace, contrasting it with the tendency to live in spiritual poverty. The speaker urges the congregation to understand the depth of what God has done for them, leading to a call to surrender their lives as living sacrifices to God. This surrender involves not conforming to the world but embracing a new life in Christ.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Celebrating the risen ChristThe service begins with songs proclaiming that Christ is risen and victorious over death.
Singing of the Lord's eternal merciesA musical declaration focused on proclaiming God's faithfulness and mercy forever with one's mouth.
Worshipping in the presence of GodThe songs transition to a focus on standing before God's throne and worshipping Him face-to-face without tears or pain.
Reflecting on God's love, grace, and mercyThe speaker invites the congregation to contemplate how God treats sinners with fresh mercy every morning as if they had never sinned.
Offering ourselves as a living sacrificeBased on Romans 12, the speaker pleads with believers to surrender their bodies to God and resist the customs of this world.Romans 12:1–2
The transformative power of God's graceThe speaker explains how God rescues us from death and seats us in heavenly places to demonstrate the surpassing riches of His grace.
God's mercy is a golden thread through ScriptureWhile human things can be misused, God's mercy is a consistent theme from the beginning of creation. Even when Adam and Eve were driven from Eden to prevent them from living forever in sin, God provided a plan for salvation.
The provision of clothing through sacrificeInstead of leaving Adam and Eve in their shame, God provided clothes made of skin, which required the shedding of blood. This serves as a picture of how Jesus would later clothe us in His righteousness.
The surpassing riches of God's grace and kindnessGod demonstrates His immense kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. This grace is not something we can earn or take credit for; it is a gift that enables us to be truly loving and kind.Ephesians 2:7
Continuing in God's kindness through repentanceTo remain in God's kindness, we must live in a state of continual repentance whenever we fail, rather than just at the moment of salvation.
The promise of approaching the throne of graceBecause we have a sympathetic High Priest, we can come boldly to the throne of grace to receive mercy and find grace for our needs.Hebrews 4:14–16
Our position in Christ is the source of all powerTrue service and spiritual strength flow from understanding our position in Christ, where everything belongs to us through Him.
Our eternal position despite present troublesWhile we face temporary sufferings like sickness or financial hardship, we are spiritually blessed with every heavenly blessing and redemption in Christ.2 Corinthians 4:17–18
God's purpose for us to do good worksGod has created us and given us new life specifically so that we would spend our lives helping others through His power.
Renewing our awareness of God's richnessWe must ensure that the salvation we received does not become familiar or taken for granted, but remains fresh and transformative in our daily walk.
