2nd August 2015 - Sunday Service - CFC Bangalore
Watch the Live broadcast of the Sunday service from CFC Bangalore.
Summary
The service is characterized by exuberant worship centered on the sacrifice and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The congregation repeatedly praises God's immense love, acknowledging that Christ died for them and that they are saved by His mercy. The message culminates in worship, confessing Jesus as Lord and praising God's power over sin and death.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Reflecting on the mystery of God's loveThe service begins with a hymn contemplating how God could die for humanity and the incomprehensible nature of His mercy.
Celebrating the victory over deathThe worship continues with a powerful declaration of Jesus as the victor over darkness and the grave who has broken our chains.
Bowing down to confess His LordshipThe congregation stands and bows in prayerful confession, acknowledging that Jesus is Lord and the source of all their needs.
Confessing that Jesus is LordA call to join in singing and confessing that every knee shall bow to the name of Jesus Christ.
A prayer of thanksgivingThe speaker leads a prayer thanking God for His sovereignty over creation and for seeking us out when we were lost in sin.
The generation of faithReflecting on how God spared a new generation in the wilderness because they possessed a different spirit of faith, which is the kind of generation God seeks to raise up today.
Shake yourself free from bondageJust as a dog shakes off water, believers are called to shake off the chains of captivity and awaken from spiritual sleep.
What causes us to fall asleep?Worry, anxiety, and the weight of guilt and condemnation can put a believer into a spiritual slumber.
The necessity of constant alertnessUsing the example of Nehemiah's men and Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane, the speaker urges believers to stay watchful and in prayer to avoid entering a danger zone.
Do not fall asleep at the switchUsing an illustration of a train driver, the speaker warns against spiritual laziness and the need to remain constantly alert through prayer.Luke 21:34
Standing firm in the fightBelievers are called to use all of God's weapons to stand firm and endure life's battles without being knocked down.Ephesians 6:10
God's constant care for His peopleReflecting on the beauty of God's presence, the speaker concludes by noting how precious it is that God thinks of us constantly, day and night.
Living with a spirit that is always awakeUsing Song of Solomon, the speaker explains that even when physically asleep, a Christian's spirit should be alert and ready to respond to God's call.Song of Solomon 5:2
Breaking the chains we bring upon ourselvesWhile God breaks the enemy's yokes, believers must shake off the chains caused by scoffing at God's authority and harboring strife or jealousy.
A call to commitment and celebrationThe speaker invites the congregation to commit themselves to God's work and to take time during the anniversary month to appreciate those who have labored for the church.
