4th September 2016 - Sunday Service - CFC Bangalore

September 4, 20161h 48mWatch on YouTube

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Summary

The sermon emphasizes that everything on earth is corruptible, citing examples like vegetables and even manna. The central message is that what God provides remains incorruptible only when kept in His presence. The church, too, can become corrupt when the Lord's presence is not prioritized over other things like music or the preachers themselves.

Outline

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

A call to rejoice in the KingThe service begins with an invitation to lift up voices and hearts to celebrate Jesus as the reigning Savior.

Calling upon the Lord who is worthyThe worship continues by declaring that the Lord is worthy of praise and is a source of salvation from enemies.

Longing for God as our strength and shieldThe musical worship concludes with a personal declaration of desiring God above all else and confessing Him as Lord.

Protecting what is precious in God's presenceWhile everything on earth is subject to corruption, things kept in the presence of God remain preserved. The church must prioritize God's presence above all else to avoid corruption.

God's intimate design and sovereigntyUsing Psalm 139, the speaker explains how God intimately forms us in the womb and has ordained our days before we are even born. Because our days are numbered by God, no person can end our life prematurely, though our own choices can shorten our time.

Praying for the dedication of childrenThe speaker leads a series of prayers to dedicate specific children to the Lord, asking for God's protection and wisdom for parents as they raise them to fear and love Him.

Recalling the WordThe speaker begins by reciting last week's memory verse from Matthew and introduces the new memory verse from Psalm 1 and prepares the congregation for the sermon.Matthew 6:15

Obeying God's commands for our goodUsing the analogy of a doctor's prescription, the speaker argues that we should be as eager to follow God's instructions because they are designed for our eternal benefit.

The true nature of Jesus' victoryThe speaker concludes by emphasizing that Jesus' return to His heavenly throne was achieved through the hard battle of overcoming temptation and practicing humble obedience every day.

Seeking true humility before GodTrue humility is found in being obedient to God in secret, regardless of what others think of you. We should disregard the opinions of men and live solely for God's face.

God's commandments are for our goodEvery commandment from God is designed for our benefit and protection. Just as a boss might increase a salary for an employee's good, God gives laws to protect us from pride and preserve our grace.Deuteronomy 10:12–14

The obedience of faithThe New Covenant is defined by the 'obedience of faith,' where we obey God because we love Him, rather than the Old Covenant's 'obedience of fear.' Ultimately, God will judge not just what we did, but the motive behind why we did it.Romans 1:5

Choosing between two mastersYou cannot serve both God and wealth; while having money is not a sin, loving it as your master prevents you from being a true disciple of Jesus.

The repeated command to not be anxiousJesus repeats the command 'do not be anxious' three times in the Gospels because we often fail to take this instruction as seriously as other commandments.

The blessing of meditating on ScriptureBy meditating on God's word day and night, a believer will be like a fruitful tree that prospers in all they do.

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