24th Sept 2023 - CFC Bangalore - After Baptism, What Next ? - Charles Banna
24th Sept 2023 - CFC Bangalore - After Baptism, What Next ? - Charles Banna For more sermons please visit https://www.cfcindia.com/
Summary
The sermon encourages the congregation to maintain hope and focus on the return of the Lord, drawing parallels to the assurance of things unseen. It emphasizes that the Christian life involves waiting patiently for Christ's return, which is certain and will not fail. The message draws heavily on themes of Christ's victory and the enduring nature of God's glory.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Celebrating the ResurrectionThe morning begins with a celebration of Christ's victory over the grave and the announcement of His resurrection.
Anchored in JesusWe find our stability and safety in Jesus, the Rock of Ages, who protects us from the storms of life.
The Light of the GospelWe recognize that we were once dead in sin, but the glorious light of the Gospel has brought us life through Jesus.
A prayer of devotion and belongingThe speaker leads a prayer expressing gratitude that through Jesus' blood, we are redeemed and belong to Him for eternity.
Reviewing the week's memory versesThe speaker recaps the previous week's command to encourage one another and this week's promise of being protected by God through faith.1 Thessalonians 5:1
The power of the Holy Spirit for the journey aheadUsing the Day of Pentecost as an example, the speaker explains that God provides the Holy Spirit to empower believers to be bold witnesses and to save them from the ongoing struggle with sin.
The promise of baptism in the Holy SpiritReferencing John the Baptist, the speaker notes that while John baptized with water for repentance, Jesus comes to baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire.
The importance of right motives when asking for powerGod does not grant the Holy Spirit to those seeking fame or personal glory; we must ask with a humble need for His grace and strength.
The diversity of gifts within the TrinityUsing 1 Corinthians 12, the speaker illustrates how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit work through various ministries and effects to equip the church.
Diversity in God's giftsGod has distributed different ministries and gifts—such as apostles, prophets, and teachers—to various individuals so that the entire church can work together in harmony for the common good.
The more excellent wayWhile we should earnestly desire spiritual gifts, we must prioritize the 'more excellent way,' which is divine love that transforms our character to be patient, kind, and selfless.
God's faithfulness to complete His workGod gives us gifts and strength to grow into the likeness of Christ, and we can trust that He who began this good work in us will be faithful to complete it.Colossians 1:2Philippians 1:6
A prayer for revivalThe message begins with a prayer for the Holy Spirit to breathe life into the church, renew hearts, and revive believers.
God equips His people for the futureJust as Jesus invested time in preparing His disciples and the apostles prepared others, God uses gifts to equip the saints to face what is coming.
Enduring hardship with the help of the SpiritBelievers must expect persecution as part of their identity in Christ, but they can rely on the Holy Spirit for the strength to stand as witnesses.
