5th September 2021 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Seek To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit - Zac Poonen
5th September 2021 - CFC Sunday Church Service | Seek To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit - Zac Poonen
Summary
The message emphasizes the necessity of being filled with the Holy Spirit, noting that this power from on high is essential for living the Christian life, echoing Jesus' own ministry. The speaker also cautions against basing church affiliation on convenience or size, pointing out that Jesus' ministry was not defined by large crowds but by divine power.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Coming into God's presence with reverenceThe congregation is called to stand and worship God with reverence and gratitude, recognizing His supreme authority and grace.
Seek to be filled with the Holy SpiritBelievers, especially those entering baptism, are urged to seek the promised gift of the Holy Spirit because living the Christian life is impossible without power from on high.
Why we gather as a churchThe speaker addresses why believers gather in a specific fellowship rather than seeking large numbers, reminding them that Jesus often measured ministry effectiveness by spiritual reality rather than crowds.
Those who saw the risen Christ and those who waitedOut of 500 believers who witnessed the resurrected Christ, only 120 waited in Jerusalem for the promised baptism of the Holy Spirit because many are unwilling to pay the price.
How much more will the Father give the Holy SpiritUsing the illustration of human fathers providing for their children, Jesus demonstrates that God is exceptionally eager to give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him.
Holding onto earthly thingsMany believers fail to receive what God wants to give because their hands are tightly clenched around worldly things and selfish desires.
Asking with persistence like the midnight friendJesus uses the parable of a man knocking persistently at midnight to show that asking for the Holy Spirit requires heartfelt concern for others and steadfast persistence.
A concern for blessing othersTrue prayer for the fullness of the Holy Spirit stems from a desire to be an effective witness and to bless others rather than living a self-centered life.
The cup, the well, and the riversScripture traces spiritual life through three stages: the initial cup of forgiveness, the internal well of personal satisfaction, and the rivers of living water flowing out to others.John 3:5
The blessing of Abraham comes through the SpiritChrist redeemed us from the curse of the law so that the blessing promised to Abraham—to be blessed and to be a blessing—might come to us through the Holy Spirit.
The definition of faith regarding the Spirit's fullnessFaith believes that God is more eager to fill us with the Holy Spirit than we are to be filled, removing any false idea that God is reluctant.
Surrendering selfish ambitions for ministry powerThe testimony of Samuel Brengel illustrates that God only fills those who completely surrender hidden desires for personal greatness and human recognition.
Refusing to touch God's gloryLike Jesus who withdrew to pray after public ministry, believers must refuse to take credit for spiritual work so the Holy Spirit's anointing remains.
Final song and closing prayerThe service concludes with a song of dedication, asking the Lord to baptize believers afresh with His holy fire and love.
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