27th Oct 2019 - God's Boundary Of Love - Jude 21. Ian Robson and John Perira
27th Oct 2019 - God's Boundary Of Love - Jude 21. Ian Robson and John Perira For more sermons please visit https://www.cfcindia.com/
Summary
The central message is that the Kingdom of God operates within defined boundaries, much like society. The speaker urges believers to find rest and contentment by accepting the boundaries God has allotted for their lives, whether geographically or in their current circumstances. He emphasizes trusting God's predetermined plan for one's appointed times and habitation rather than being discontented or restless.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Welcome and opening songThe speaker welcomes the congregation to the Sunday service and invites everyone to stand and sing a hymn of praise to Jesus Christ.
Call to prayer and active worshipThe congregation is encouraged to clap their hands, lift their hands, and pray as they focus on the presence of God.
Glorifying God for salvationThe musical worship continues with themes of being saved from sin and giving glory to God.
The government of God is a government of boundariesGod's kingdom operates through established boundaries, much like society, and many believers struggle with the fear of being under authority or submission.
Ask God to show you your boundaryUsing Acts 17:26, the speaker suggests that God has predetermined our locations and times, and seeking this understanding prevents the unrest of discontentment.Acts 17:26
The call to contend for the faithDrawing from the book of Jude, the speaker urges believers to earnestly defend the faith against ungodly influences that attempt to turn God's grace into licentiousness.
The danger of leaving God's boundariesBreaking through the boundaries God has set leads to spiritual disaster, much like angels who abandoned their proper domain or people who crossed sexual boundaries.
Remembering the apostles' warningsBelievers should remember that in the last days, mockers will arise following their own ungodly lusts and causing divisions.
Holding tightly to eternal lifeWe must keep ourselves in God's love and hold onto the eternal life we have been called to, like a relay runner focused on finishing the race.
Focusing on Jesus rather than othersWe should look away from everything else and focus solely on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, to ensure we finish our race well.
Following Jesus' example in the face of revilingJust as Jesus did not revile in return when he was insulted, we should commit our cases to God and follow in His footsteps.
God's boundary is His willGod draws boundaries to protect us and ensure we stay within His will, which is the only place where we can truly find Him.
Returning to the Father's boundaryUsing the example of the prodigal son, the speaker explains that true joy and kindness are found when we choose to remain within the boundaries of God's love.
Joseph: A spirit of love and no evil intentionBy not seeking revenge against his brothers, Joseph demonstrated that God's presence stays with those who lack selfish or evil intentions.
Trusting God to keep us from stumblingThe speaker concludes by praising God's ability to keep believers from breaking their boundaries and remaining in His love until He returns.
