6th December 2015 - Sunday Service - CFC Bangalore
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Summary
The service was characterized by extensive singing of hymns of praise, focusing on the glory and worthiness of Jesus' name. The speaker encouraged the congregation to offer deep thankfulness and worship, reflecting on the blessings received throughout the year. The message concluded with a prayer for God's continued blessing, an anointed word, and the glorification of His name.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
God is looking for fully committed heartsGod is searching the earth for those whose hearts are completely His so He can strongly support them in these last days.
Taking Paul's prayer as a commandWe should treat Paul's prayer in Ephesians as a personal command to pray that the eyes of our hearts may be enlightened by the Spirit.
Understanding the hope of our callingThe gospel is not just about accepting Jesus, but about Christ's life growing and maturing within us like a divine seed planted by the Holy Spirit.
The riches of God's inheritance in the saintsGod has been made rich because we, who are in Christ, have been given to Him as His inheritance.
The surpassing greatness of His powerScripture speaks of five surpassing things, culminating in the surpassing greatness of God's power toward those who believe.
Overcoming the blinding work of the enemyThe god of this world actively blinds people to keep them living mediocre lives devoid of the experience of God's power.
Power belongs to God aloneMental agreement means nothing until our belief in God's exclusive power is tested and proven in life's actual circumstances.
Examples of trusting God's absolute ruleFigures like Jehoshaphat and Job recognized that might belongs to God, who controls the waters and holds all counsel and understanding.2 Chronicles 20:6
Asking God concerning the work of His handsGod invites His people to ask Him concerning things to come and regarding the work of His hands.Isaiah 45:11
Anointed with the Holy Spirit and powerJesus went about doing good because He was anointed with the Holy Spirit and power, setting the pattern for the church.Acts 10:38
Why the church remains powerlessJesus rebuked those who erred because they did not know the Scriptures nor the power of God, warning against hardened unbelief.Mark 12:24
The power in the name of JesusLike the early apostles who lacked silver and gold, the church can minister effectively through the authority found in the name of Jesus.
Testimony of God's grace in trialSharing personal experiences from recent floods in Chennai, the speaker highlights how God preserves families and manifests His glory through weak earthen vessels.
Glorifying God through surrendered livesGod desires to display His resurrection power and glorify His name through lives completely surrendered to Him, regardless of earthly trials.John 21:19
