5th Jan 2025 - Thanksgiving, Praise and Worship - Zac Poonen

Zac PoonenJanuary 5, 20252h 25mWatch on YouTube

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Summary

Zac Poonen leads a service of thanksgiving, praise, and worship centered on God's goodness, faithfulness, and love. Through a series of hymns and worship songs, the message emphasizes that God is good in all circumstances, has shown marvelous love through Christ's sacrifice, and invites believers to respond with grateful hearts and worship. The service calls the congregation to recognize God's holiness, experience His constant care, and find their identity and security in His unfailing love.

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The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

God is good all the timeThe congregation sings a song celebrating God's constant goodness through both light and dark times, noting that His mercy never ends despite our unworthiness.

Jesus has done all things wellA series of hymns are sung to express gratitude for Christ's perfect work, His saving love that rescued us from sin, and the beauty of His redeeming kindness.

A prayer of gratitude and focusThe speaker leads a prayer to cleanse the heart of worries, recognize God's presence, and thank Him for His faithfulness and the refuge found in His love.

A promise for the new yearReflecting on Exodus 14:14, the speaker reminds us that the Lord will fight for us if we remain silent and trust Him.Exodus 14:14

A resolution to listen like a discipleBy remembering that God is the author of all things, we can strive to wake up each morning with a heart prepared to listen and obey Him.Isaiah 50:4

The first step of worship: ThanksgivingTrue worship begins with the habit of thanksgiving, recognizing that everything we receive is a gift we do not deserve.Ephesians 5:20

The danger of losing thankfulnessFailing to give thanks is identified as the first step toward backsliding and spiritual decline.

The ABC of God's willGiving thanks in every situation is the fundamental starting point for understanding and following God's will.1 Thessalonians 5:18

The transformative power of worshipTrue worship leads to a profound sense of personal conviction and humility before God's holiness.

Seeking the baptism of fireUsing the imagery of Isaiah's lips being touched by a burning coal, the speaker describes the desire to be cleansed and set on fire for God's service.

The call to diligenceReflecting on the importance of making one's calling certain, the speaker uses the metaphor of running toward heaven like a race car rather than slowly approaching.2 Peter 1:10–11

The importance of a purified characterThe speaker concludes by emphasizing that our ultimate destiny is shaped by the godly character we cultivate through intentional thoughts and actions.

The significance of rebuildingReflecting on Nehemiah's completion of the wall, the speaker notes that just as Nehemiah rebuilt a physical structure, we are called to rebuild and protect the church.

The danger of the spirit of BabylonThe speaker warns against a 'spirit of Babylon' that promotes false peace and ignores sin, using Ezekiel's warnings against false prophets and Phinehas's zeal against compromise as examples.

Honoring those who serve behind the scenesThe speaker concludes by publicly thanking the many volunteers and teams who worked to make the recent program a success, emphasizing that God rewards faithful service.

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