6th August 2023 - CFC Bangalore - Some Foundational Principles Of Our Church - Zac Poonen
6th August 2023 - CFC Bangalore - Sunday Church Service | Some Foundational Principles Of Our Church - Zac Poonen For more sermons please visit https://www.cfcindia.com/
Summary
The sermon emphasizes giving thanks to the Lord for His enduring goodness and salvation, drawing inspiration from Psalm 107. The speaker encourages the congregation to cast aside distractions and gather with faith, expecting God to do something new. He also references the Great Commission (Acts 1:8), urging believers to be witnesses in all areas, and discusses the importance of the Holy Spirit's power.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
How CFC began 48 years agoBrother Zach shares how CFC started on August 17, 1973, with just two families meeting in a home after leaving a Baptist church over the preaching of the baptism in the Holy Spirit.
The call to be OvercomersWhile early church history quickly declined into backsliding, God's message throughout Revelation to the seven churches was a call to a small group of Overcomers.
An overcoming life rather than just escaping hellThe distinct message of the church has never been merely about escaping hell or going to heaven, but learning to walk as Jesus walked and overcoming sin, the world, and the devil.
Reaching new spiritual heightsThe ultimate goal of the Christian life is to be totally like Christ in character, requiring constant spiritual progress rather than standing still.
Forgetting what lies behind and pressing forwardTo make spiritual progress, believers must let the curtain fall on both past failures and past successes, pressing onward toward the goal of Christlikeness.Philippians 3:12–14
Taking up the cross dailyThe biggest hindrance to spiritual progress is self-will, which must be put to death every day by denying oneself and following Jesus.Luke 9:23
Refusing to offer to God that which costs nothingDrawing from Malachi and David's example, believers are called to offer a pure, costly sacrifice rather than cheap and convenient religious service.Malachi 1:14
Overcoming sin through the power of grace and humilityJesus overcame sin as a man through the power of the Holy Spirit, and God gives His grace—the power to overcome sin—to the humble who take the low place.Hebrews 4:15–16
Putting Christ above family relationshipsTrue discipleship requires placing a cross between oneself and family members, ensuring that Christ always holds the absolute first place.
Choosing God over moneyMoney serves as the great alternative master to God, and believers must choose to seek God's kingdom and righteousness first without clinging to material wealth.Luke 16:13
The three-story building of the churchThe church is built on a foundation of God's love, with the first story being a clear conscience, the second a godly family, and the third building the local church.
