17 May 2020 - Sunday Church Service | Give God The Best - Get Ready For Christ's Return - Zac Poonen
17th May 2020 - Give God The Best - Get Ready For Christ's Return - Zac Poonen Sunday Church Service - CFC Bangalore. For more sermons please visit https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The message emphasizes that believers must give God their absolute best, mirroring the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Drawing parallels to Abel, the sermon urges the congregation to remain fervent in their devotion and prepare for Christ's return so they will not face shame. The speaker concludes by noting that the current global situation is unique and requires careful attention to God's message.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Opening prayer and reading from Psalm 138The congregation is called to quiet their hearts in God's presence, followed by a reading of Psalm 138 emphasizing God's loving-kindness, truth, and regard for the lowly.
Memory verse reviewThe past week's memory verse from Psalm 18:28 is reviewed, and this week's memory verse is introduced from Matthew 12:36 regarding giving an account for careless words.
Understanding our times and God's purposeBelievers are reminded that God is in absolute control, working all things together for the good of those called to be conformed to the likeness of Christ.
End times and the warning against greedLooking ahead to scriptures in Revelation about future plagues, believers are urged to remember that God is faithful to provide endurance, and to flee from greed which equates to idolatry.
The Bride making herself readyContrasting the harlot Babylon with the New Jerusalem, the true bride of Christ prepares herself through righteous actions and a passionate desire to be free from known sin.
Cain and Abel: The origin of two streamsThe two streams of Babylon and Jerusalem began with Cain, who brought a casual offering, and Abel, who offered the very best of his flock by faith.
Offering God our leftoversThrough Malachi, God rebukes Israel for offering blind and lame sacrifices, warning against treating God worse than a governor or a beggar by giving Him the dregs of our lives.
Being ready when Christ appearsBelievers are urged to let God have first place in every area of life so they can have confidence and not shrink away in shame when Christ returns.1 John 2:28
