19th September 2021 - CFC Sunday Church Service | The Blood Of Christ - What It Does - Zac Poonen
19th September 2021 - CFC Sunday Church Service | The Blood Of Christ - What It Does - Zac Poonen
Summary
The message centers on the power of the blood of Christ, referencing Revelation 12:11, which states that believers overcome the devil through the blood of the lamb and the word of testimony. This power is available in the new covenant, enabling believers to overcome the devil's lies and temptations, a freedom not possible under the old covenant.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Opening songs of praiseThe congregation enters into worship through various songs celebrating salvation, the cross, and the joy of being redeemed.
Celebrating the coming KingThe worship continues with songs of celebration and dancing, anticipating the return of the glorious Bridegroom.
Opening prayer and focus on God's goodnessThe speaker leads the congregation in a prayer to cast away distractions and focus on God's character, His healing, and His eternal favor.
A prayer of thanksgiving and petitionThe service begins with a prayer thanking God for the cleansing power of His blood and asking for His word to speak to every person present.
The power of the blood to overcomeUsing Revelation 12:11, the speaker explains that through the blood of the Lamb, believers have the power to overcome the devil and His lies.
Distinguishing between conviction and condemnationThe speaker explains that the Holy Spirit convicts us of sin to bring hope and life, whereas condemnation is a ministry of death that leaves one feeling useless.
The mark of a believer when they fall into sinWhile believers are not exempt from sinning, the mark of being born again is that they immediately feel conviction and desire to get out of the sin.
The blood of Jesus as the foundation of the new covenantJesus used the term 'new covenant' for the first time at the Last Supper to relate it directly to His blood.Matthew 26:28
The immense price paid for our salvationUnderstanding that Jesus' life was poured out to pay the price for sin should lead us to a tremendous sense of gratitude.
Why many believers have a shallow lifeSinning without repentance breaks our fellowship with the Father. Many believers live shallow lives because they do not take sin seriously or realize that certain sins place them in fellowship with the devil rather than God.
The attitude of Jesus toward sinJesus valued fellowship with the Father so much that he was willing to die to prevent it from being broken. We should strive for a similar sensitivity where we shrink away from even the smallest sin.
What the blood of Jesus does for usThrough various scriptures, the speaker shows that the blood of Christ acts as a propitiation to appease God's anger, reconciles us to Him, and cleanses us from all sin so we can walk in fellowship.Romans 3:25
Taking responsibility for sinTrue forgiveness requires acknowledging our guilt rather than blaming others or circumstances. To be forgiven, we must take the blame for our sins just as David did.
The continuous cleansing of the bloodEven when walking in the light and confessing conscious sins, the blood of Jesus continuously cleanses us from unconscious sins that hinder our fellowship with God.
Redemption through the bloodWe were redeemed from the legal penalty of God's law by being purchased back through the precious blood of Christ. This redemption frees us from condemnation and allows us to live with a clean record before God.
