Watch the Live broadcast of the Kakinada Conference: Session - 6 Theme: "Let us acknowledge the LORD; let us press on to acknowledge him." - Hosea 6:3. Dates: From 29th Jan, 2016 to 31st Jan, 2016 For more videos, please visit www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The message emphasizes the need for the church to be actively engaged in ministry, moving beyond mere existence to actively proclaiming the Gospel and living as witnesses. It calls for unity and preparation for the Lord's coming, stressing that the primary focus must be on saving souls for the Kingdom of God. The overall theme is a call to spiritual readiness and evangelism.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Living as true witnessesA call to be powerful Christians who live by experience and anointing to bring glory to God's name.
Seeking knowledge of JehovahA worship song focused on acquiring wisdom regarding the Lord and acknowledging His sovereignty over all creation.
The purpose of the spoken WordAn introduction to the sermon emphasizing that God provides fresh messages to save souls and correct us through His truth.
The purpose of the Holy SpiritTrue salvation results in a changed life where we no longer desire to sin because the Holy Spirit empowers us to walk in Christ. The Holy Spirit was sent to Earth specifically so that we could know God and Jesus Christ personally.
The promise of God's natureWhile many seek the Holy Spirit just to improve their quality of life or experience God's goodness, the greatest biblical promise is that we can partake in God's own nature.
The difference between Law and GraceLiving under the Law is like a teacher explaining how to swim on a blackboard without actually entering the water; it provides instructions but lacks the power to save. In contrast, living under Grace through Jesus provides the actual life and light needed to truly live.
Moving beyond just watching the WordUsing an illustration of physical movement, the speaker suggests that simply observing God's word like a blackboard is not enough; we must actively engage with it.
The struggle to keep commandmentsMany Christians fail to follow biblical commands like avoiding anger or complaining because they view the Word as a list of rules rather than a source of life.
The certainty of God's promisesWhile many prayers for material things are not explicitly promised in the Bible, we can be certain of the promise that sin will not rule over us under grace.
Being immersed in the Holy SpiritJust as baptism involves being submerged in water, the Holy Spirit pours into us to remove all coldness from our hearts when we approach Him with humility.
The two promises of the New CovenantWhile many believers miss the first promise, the second promise involves God's Spirit transforming us through a new covenant established by Jesus.
Jesus chose a sinful lineage to reach sinnersJesus intentionally selected a genealogy containing people with shameful pasts to prove that He came not for the righteous, but to save sinners.
Do not glory in earthly family statusThe speaker warns against boasting about family lineage or religious prestige, noting that true identity comes from being rescued by Christ rather than earthly heritage.
God chooses the humble and the poorReflecting on Matthew chapter 2, the speaker notes that God chose shepherds and even a former prostitute to be the first to see Jesus, showing His love for the lowly.
The transformative power of ScriptureThe speaker concludes by testifying how meditating on the Bible has removed fear and brought joy, encouraging others to seek God's provision through His Word.
