19th Nov 2023 - CFC Bangalore | Making Sure We Are Ready To Meet The Lord - Ian Robson
19th Nov 2023 - CFC Bangalore - Sunday Church Service | Making Sure We Are Ready To Meet The Lord - Ian Robson For more sermons please visit https://www.cfcindia.com/
Summary
The message encourages the congregation to prepare themselves for meeting the Lord by focusing on praise and recognizing God's faithfulness. The speaker emphasizes that all glory belongs to God, acknowledging that any accomplishments are gifts from Him. The core call is to fix our eyes on the Lord and draw near to Him with confidence and faith.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
A call to give thanksThe service begins with a communal song of praise, celebrating that God's love endures forever and acknowledging His goodness over all things.
Victory in the battle of the LordThrough song, the believers declare that no enemy can stand when praise goes forth and that Jesus is greater than any fear or doubt.
Glory to God's name aloneThe worship concludes by directing all glory to God, acknowledging that we are merely vessels for His treasure and that our only hope is found in the Cross of Christ.
A prayer of worship and anticipationThe speaker begins with a song of worship, looking forward to the day when we will see God face to all face without sin or pain.
Recalling the memory verse and new promiseThe congregation reviews last week's verse from 1 Peter 3:15 and learns a new promise from 2 Peter 3:9 regarding God's patience.1 Peter 3:152 Peter 3:9
The purpose of smoothing the wayBy addressing pride and personal struggles, we prepare our lives so that the glory of the Lord can be revealed to all.
Understanding God's disciplineGod disciplines His children for our good, and we should not disregard His correction but rather use it to grow in righteousness.
The necessity of pursuing peace and sanctificationWe must actively pursue peace with everyone—including family and neighbors—and strive for a holy life, as without these things, no one will see the Lord.
Guarding against the root of bitternessTo avoid falling short of God's grace, we must ensure that no seeds of resentment or anger take root in our hearts, as these lead to trouble and defilement.
The danger of the Esau syndromeUsing Hebrews 12, the speaker warns against trading God's lifelong gifts for short-term satisfaction, much like Esau did with his birthright.
Our birthright is the Holy SpiritThe speaker defines our spiritual birthright as the gift of the Holy Spirit, which provides the power to overcome sin and change our lives.
Removing bitterness to receive God's powerTo receive the Holy Spirit, one must quickly remove any grudges or anger, as bitterness acts as a barrier to God's promises.
The spiritual threat of the devilThe devil opposes the baptism of the Holy Spirit because people empowered by the Spirit become a threat to his kingdom.
The danger of valuing earthly things over GodValuing temporary or worldly things like money or promotion above the things of God is described as an immoral and godless act.
Preparing to meet the Lord through the Holy SpiritTo live with a consuming fire, we must receive our birthright—the baptism of the Holy Spirit—and ensure we do not refuse Him who is speaking.
