24th May 2020 - Sunday Church Service | The Last Days Will Be Like Noah's Days - Zac Poonen
24th May 2020 - The Last Days Will Be Like Noah's Days - Zac Poonen Sunday Church Service - CFC Bangalore. For more sermons please visit https://www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The sermon focuses heavily on themes of praise, worship, and the cleansing power of Jesus' blood. While the title suggests a discussion on the 'Last Days,' the provided transcript is dominated by congregational singing, praise choruses, and declarations of God's sovereignty and faithfulness. The core message is one of continuous praise and reliance on God's grace.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Praising God for the cleansing power of His bloodThe opening song invites believers to give glory to God because His blood has the power to wash away every sin and stain.
Exalting the Lord with hearts full of praiseThe congregation lifts up the name of the Lord, offering hosannas and glory to the King of kings.
Praising God for His unchanging natureThe worship continues by declaring gratitude to God because He remains the same forever and His works are always perfect and righteous.
A prayer of adoration and thanksgivingThe speaker begins with a deep prayer of praise, thanking God for His sovereignty, His mercies, and the gift of His Son.
Recalling previous promisesThe speaker reviews memory verses from Matthew and Isaiah to remind the congregation of God's accountability and His presence in trials.Matthew 12:36Isaiah 43:2
Setting our vision on things aboveAs the world faces fear and the return of Christ approaches, believers are called to straighten up and fix their eyes on heaven rather than earthly anxieties.
Living with an upward visionWhile Christians should be excellent in their earthly duties, they must never lose sight of things above and instead 'straighten up' in expectation of Christ's return.
Expecting the Lord in our lifetimeUsing Paul's writings in 1 Thessalonians, the speaker explains that we should live with the expectation of seeing the Lord personally.
Navigating the deceptions and sorrows of the last daysBelievers should not be frightened by false prophets or global calamities like famines and earthquakes, as these are merely birth pains preceding a new world.
The parallels between Noah's days and todayJust as in the days of Noah, the earth is currently filled with violence, corruption, and various forms of evil.Genesis 6:11
God's grief over human sinRather than just being angry, God is grieved in His heart by the way His children go astray and waste their lives.
The true motivation for avoiding sinThe only right reason to avoid sin is not out of fear of punishment or a desire for a good reputation, but because we love Jesus Christ.
Not responding to evil with more evilA Christian should not fight back against those who provoke them, but instead remain rooted in the love of God to avoid being manipulated by the devil.
The difference between sin that hurts self and sin that hurts othersUsing the examples of Adam and Cain, the speaker explains that while some sins primarily affect oneself, sins like gossip or slander are more serious because they destroy others.Genesis 4:9–11
A prayer for repentance and spiritual readinessThe speaker concludes with a prayer to be filled with the Holy Spirit so that believers can overcome evil with good and walk uprightly in difficult times.
