2.Testimonies Of God's Leading - Bangalore Conference 2014
This is live broadcast of the Bangalore Conference at Christian Fellowship Church, Bangalore from 2nd Oct to 4th October 2014.
Summary
The speaker outlines several paths that God has revealed to the church over the last four decades, calling them the 'path of life.' These paths include discipleship—placing Jesus above all else—and obedience, which involves living according to God's Word. Additionally, the message emphasizes the necessity of faithfulness in temptation, humility, and love as essential ways to walk in Christ.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Walking in the path of lifeThe speaker reads from Psalm 16 to express gratitude that God showed the path of life nearly 40 years ago, a path free of spiritual death walked by Jesus, the apostles, and godly men.
The path of discipleship and obedienceBelievers are called to put Jesus first, take up the cross, die to self, and eagerly obey every word of God just as Jesus desired to fulfill all Scripture.
The path of faithfulness and hidden lifeTrue faithfulness means being able to say no to sin during temptation, cultivating a hidden life with Christ in God, and remaining steadfast in secret.Colossians 3:3
The path of humility, love, and purityWalking in the footsteps of Jesus involves embracing humility, loving one another fervently to cover a multitude of sins, and guarding the heart with diligence for purity.
The path of victory, maturity, and righteousnessSin need not rule over believers because they can experience victory through grace, press on to maturity, walk in unity, and be anointed with the oil of gladness by loving righteousness and hating lawlessness.
Learning to walk with God and build a godly homeThe speaker testifies how the church taught him personal daily cross-bearing, building a Godly home, and observing the real-life practice of elders like brother Zach and brother Ian Robson.
Considering Jesus the Apostle and High PriestTurning to Hebrews 3:1, the speaker discusses how Jesus was sent out from heaven as an apostle and how He faced opposition and prayed through the night before choosing His twelve apostles.Hebrews 3:1
God's ongoing call to be sent outGod continues to call and send out believers in every generation to be the light and salt of the earth, emphasizing that no one stands alone and all need fellowship and prayer.
Growing up with a hedge of protectionReflecting on growing up from age five in the church home, the speaker highlights the tremendous sense of security and friendship provided by the brothers and sisters surrounding the young people.
Focusing on quality over mega-church quantityThe church has always prioritized spiritual quality and enduring fruit rather than massive numbers, trusting the Lord as the true builder and protector of the house.
Living in the light of eternity and testing our workBelievers are reminded that Earthly things will fade away through fire, but the word of God stands forever, urging everyone to imitate the faith and conduct of godly leaders who have gone before.
