Weekend of Fellowship at Austin CFC, Nov 10 & 11, 2018 -Session 3
Theme - The Church - A Bride in All Her Glory (Eph 5:27) Session 3 – Regning with Jesus – Santosh Poonen – WOF 2018 Austin CFC
Summary
The central message is that the true Church is not a building or doctrine, but the place where Jesus Christ is present. The speaker urges listeners to examine their lives honestly, considering how they would behave if Jesus unexpectedly visited, and emphasizes that genuine fellowship requires submission to others. Ultimately, the call is for deep repentance so that believers can move from merely dining with Jesus to actively reigning with him.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What if Jesus actually showed up?The speaker challenges listeners to consider how much we would have to change if Jesus walked into our meetings or homes unannounced.
Dying, dining, and reigning with ChristBuilding on Revelation 3, the message explains that after dying and dining with Christ, believers are invited to reign and rule with Him.
Repenting and sitting on the throneTrue repentance leads to overcoming, which is the qualification for sitting with Christ on His throne as promised in Revelation.Revelation 3:19–21
The only threat to the devilSatan is not afraid of religious programs or buildings, but he trembles at a small gathering of believers exercising true spiritual authority.
Two by two and the miracle of unityGod puts diverse personalities together in marriages and local fellowships to prove that true unity comes from Him alone, defeating Satan.
Rejecting raw chicken for true spiritual foodPreachers must feed people with the fire of God's word rather than superficial teachings that tickle the ears but require no cross-bearing.
Jesus's promise to build His churchThe identifying mark of the true church is not doctrinal correctness or version preference, but Christ building His body against which hell cannot prevail.
Having authority through connection with the HeadAuthority over Satan comes from being rooted both individually and horizontally with other believers in love.
Jesus as our example in humanityJesus exercised authority as a fully man who lived under the Father's will, declaring that the ruler of this world had nothing in Him.
Keeping an airtight containerWe must examine our hearts, marriages, and homes to ensure there are no cracks or footholds where the enemy can creep in.
Teaching with authorityJesus taught with authority because He lived everything He preached, and God supernaturally coordinates lives to build His true church.Matthew 7:28–29
The life of God is what Satan fearsMorality alone does not scare the enemy, but the genuine life of God operating in an individual and a local church strikes terror into his kingdom.John 5:21–30
Being alert against the roaring lionBelievers must be sober and vigilant, locking the doors of their homes and minds against worldly media and influences that invite the enemy in.1 Peter 5:5–9
Submit to God and resist the devilBy humbling ourselves, cleaning our hands, and drawing near to God, we can stand as gatekeepers of our hearts and families.James 4:6–8
Taking down the gates of hellInstead of being on the defensive, a church that dies and dines with Christ will see the forces of darkness pushed back through spiritual authority.
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- Weekend of Fellowship at Austin CFC, Nov 10 & 11, 2018 - Session 1Santosh Poonen · 1h 3m
- 28th August 2022 - CFC Sunday Church Service | The Importance Of Fellowship | Zac PoonenZac Poonen · 1h 32m
- youtu.be/UyZtLv1j-P8 #santoshpoonen 1John4:20 You love God as much as who you're in fellowship withSantosh Poonen · 1m 1s
