16th June 2019 - Do You Have Leaves or Fruits - Charles Banna
16th June 2019 - Do You Have Leaves or Fruits - Charles Banna
Summary
The sermon focuses on the theme of glorifying God through His resurrection power and the boundless mercies of the Lord. The speaker encourages the congregation to worship, praise, and give all glory to God, emphasizing that through Jesus' blood, believers can approach the throne with a good conscience. The message concludes with exhortations to cast cares upon God and remain hopeful in His grace.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
A call to remember God's benefitsThe speaker opens with a call to stand and reflects on Psalm 103:2, encouraging the congregation to never forget all of God's benefits.
Glorifying Jesus through His resurrection powerThe speaker introduces a chorus centered on glorifying the name of the Lord because His resurrection power is moving in this hour.
The joy of knowing Jesus loves meThe speaker transitions into a song about the profound gladness that comes from remembering and being certain of Jesus' love.
A call to worship and prayerThe speaker leads the congregation in a time of praise, acknowledging God's sovereignty and inviting believers to cast their cares upon Him.
Recalling the memory versesThe speaker reviews the previous week's promise from 2 Corinthians 4:17 and introduces this week's command from 1 Peter 1:13 to prepare the mind for action.
The emptiness of external pietyUsing the metaphor of leaves on a fig tree and Jesus' critique of the Pharisees, the speaker warns that looking like a saint on Sundays is hollow if there is no fruit in one's private life.
Living before God's face rather than man'sTrue character is found in our private lives and thoughts when no one is watching. We must ask if God approves of our secret motives and imaginations or if we are merely maintaining an appearance.
The danger of a form of godlinessSome people maintain a religious facade or veneer that looks good outwardly but lacks true power. The speaker warns to avoid those who live double lives and instead seek genuine repentance.2 Timothy 3:5
The necessity of spiritual rebirth and fruitfulnessTrue baptism must be accompanied by a spiritual rebirth through the Holy Spirit that creates a new creation. We must remain grafted into Christ to receive nourishment and avoid the danger of being broken off due to unbelief.
Abiding in Christ to bear much fruitDrawing from John 15, the speaker explains that we are branches grafted into Christ and must remain in Him to be productive, otherwise we will dry up and be cast away.John 15:5–6
What is the fruit of the Spirit?True fruit is defined by the ninefold characteristics of the Holy Spirit, such as love, joy, and peace, which reflect a genuine internal change rather than just outward evangelism.Galatians 5:22–23
The power of God's seed to overcome sinBecause God has sown His seed in the hearts of believers, those born of Him have the spiritual capacity to resist practicing sin and can ask for strength in their struggles.John 1:12–13
The desire for God's light and judgmentA prayerful plea for God's grace and light to help judge one's own heart and see clearly.
The importance of remaining spiritually greenReflecting on Psalm 92, the speaker discusses the need to remain full of sap and green by prioritizing what God values in our secret lives.
A prayer of response and repentanceThe service concludes with a communal prayer to acknowledge failures, seek mercy, and ask for the strength to live a life of joy and gratitude.
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