1. The Foundation for The New Covenant Life - Zac Poonen (புது உடன்படிக்கை வாழ்வின் அஸ்திபாரம்)
Tuticorin Conference 2016 For more videos, please visit www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The sermon appears to be a devotional service featuring multiple songs and prayers rather than a continuous teaching message. The themes woven through the music and prayers revolve around gratitude to God, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the call to live in a new covenant life. The focus is on worship, remembrance of God's grace, and spiritual renewal.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Opening prayer and welcomeThe speaker welcomes the congregation and leads a prayer asking God for mercy, strength, and a receptive heart to hear His word.
Praising the incomparable glory of GodThrough song, the congregation celebrates the incomparable power and light of the Lord Jesus.
Embracing the New Covenant lifeThe final song encourages believers to rise up and live fully in the new covenant by letting go of the old law.
A prayer for the new covenant lifeThe message begins with a prayer of praise and thanksgiving for the gathering and the opportunity to live under the new covenant.
Reflecting on God's faithfulness in building the churchThe speaker shares how God used a few young brothers to start a work in Tuticorin 33 years ago, emphasizing that Jesus is the true builder of the church.
Running the race of faith by looking to JesusBy fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, we can overcome temptations and hurdles through His power.
The difference between kindergarten and collegeJust as teachers do not give difficult problems to kindergarteners, God allowed mistakes in the Old Testament because those people were like small children. However, we are like college students in the New Covenant and cannot use their failures to justify our own.
The necessity of being filled with the Holy SpiritGod could not do much with Israel because they lacked the Holy Spirit; therefore, we must seek to be filled with Him daily to avoid living like children.
Distinguishing between Old and New Covenant practicesWhile we can learn good qualities from Old Testament prophets, we cannot follow their methods, such as casting lots or legalistic tithing, because we now live under a Father in heaven.
God as a loving FatherJesus reveals that our heavenly Father knows even the smallest details of our lives, such as the number of hairs on our heads, far more than earthly parents do.
The necessity of listening to God's wordDrawing from Luke 10 and Deuteronomy 8, the speaker emphasizes that one essential thing is to develop the habit of listening to God's word as we do with manna.
The indwelling presence of the Holy SpiritUnlike the Old Covenant where the Spirit was only upon people, the New Covenant allows the Spirit to dwell within us because our hearts have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus.
The Holy Spirit helps us overcome our fleshJust as Jesus' blood handles our past, the Holy Spirit empowers us to overcome our sinful nature and reminds us that God is our Father.
The certainty of being cleansed from the pastBelievers must be absolutely sure that Jesus' blood has washed away their past sins to avoid being harassed by the devil's accusations.
Living with boldness in the New CovenantBy walking in the light and confessing sins, we can stand boldly before God and the devil, knowing our past is no longer recorded against us.
