Kakinada Conference - 2015: Session - 2

January 23, 20152h 6mWatch on YouTube

This is the Live Broadcasting of Kakinada Conference - 2015 from 23rd January 2015 to 25th January 2015 Theme: And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. (1Jn 2:17) Venue: House of Beatitudes Church, Panasa Padu, Kakinada -533005

Summary

The speaker encourages believers to dedicate their bodies to the Lord, drawing from 1 Corinthians 6:13, by resisting the temptations of food and immorality. He emphasizes that this dedication is a discipline that can be strengthened through fasting. Furthermore, the message warns against spiritual ignorance, urging believers to understand the true nature of the 'ruler of this world' and to actively forgive others, as unforgiveness allows Satan to take advantage of one's life.

Outline

The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

Opening worship and praiseThe session begins with musical worship and expressions of praise to God.

Introduction and a testimony of healingThe speaker introduces the upcoming message and shares how God provided strength to attend despite being very sick recently.

Our bodies belong to the LordUsing 1 Corinthians 6:13, the speaker explains that our bodies are meant for the Lord and warns against letting physical desires like food or immorality become gods.1 Corinthians 6:13

Developing discipline through fastingFasting helps break the power of food and sexual immorality over your body, allowing you to serve the Lord freely.

Understanding the ruler of this worldThe New Testament reveals that there is a ruler of this world, a truth understood fully only after the day of Pentecost.John 14:30

The passing nature of the pleasures of sinWhile sin offers temporary pleasure, it is a passing shadow that leads to consequences according to the law of sowing and reaping.

The pattern of temptation in GenesisThe speaker traces the lust of the flesh and pride back to Genesis 3, showing how the devil uses the same tactics of temptation today.

The consequences of sin and God's provisionWhile sin brings brokenness and lasting mental consequences, God demonstrated His forgiveness in Genesis by providing animal skins to cover Adam and Eve.

Finding satisfaction in God's presenceInstead of chasing passing pleasures that lead to spiritual hunger, we should seek the Holy Spirit to experience the eternal joy found at God's table.Psalm 16:11

Choosing the Father's table over worldly temptationsWhen tempted by sexual immorality, remember that you are choosing 'pig's food' instead of God's presence; seek fellowship with God to be filled with His Spirit.

How to cleanse a polluted mindUsing the illustration of dirty water in a bottle, the speaker suggests that while you cannot take out the rubbish, you can pour in the clean water of God's Word to gradually purify your thoughts.

The importance of daily holiness over Sunday worshipTrue worship is not defined by Sunday services but by how you live from Monday to Saturday; God accepts worship that is backed by a life of integrity and obedience during the week.

A prayer for God's gloryThe speaker concludes a prayer session, asking that God's name be glorified through the answered prayers and committing everything to Him.

The lack of emphasis on family in the Old TestamentIn the Old Testament, great men like Moses and Job were used by God despite significant conflicts or unknown details regarding their family lives.

The high standard for leadership in the New TestamentUnlike the Old Covenant, the New Testament requires leaders to manage their households well and raise children in the faith as a qualification for eldership.

Related messages

Back to the catalog

CFC Bangalore Live

Kakinada Conference - 2015: Session - 2

January 23, 2015 · 2h 6m

Becoming like Him Victory Repentance