18th Aug 2019 - CFC Sunday Church Service
Summary
The message reflects on the church's 44-year history, emphasizing that the church was established to recover and proclaim the full council of God's truth. The core focus is on discipleship, which requires three ongoing commitments: placing Jesus supremely above all else, daily self-denial by taking up the cross, and valuing Christ above all possessions. The speaker urges the congregation to continually examine themselves against these standards.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Remembering how the Lord led youMoses told the Israelites to remember how God led them in the wilderness, and believers should similarly look back with gratitude on how God brought them to this church.
The call to make disciplesWhen the church began, the primary emphasis was preaching discipleship and teaching people to obey everything Jesus commanded, rather than just seeking initial conversion.Matthew 28:19–20
The conditions of discipleshipTrue discipleship requires loving Jesus supremely above family, taking up the cross daily to die to self, and valuing Christ above all possessions.Luke 14:26–33
Pressing on to perfectionBelievers must not stay satisfied with laying foundational truths like repentance and baptism, but must press on to spiritual maturity and obey the Sermon on the Mount.Hebrews 6:1
Following Jesus in humility and submissionJesus provided an example by submitting to imperfect earthly parents for thirty years, showing that submission to authority is essential for walking with God.
Guarding against deception and cold loveIn the last days, believers must be watchful against deception and ensure their inner devotion to Christ does not grow cold amid increasing sin.
A form of godliness without powerSecond Timothy warns that in the last days people will have an outward form of religion while inwardly loving themselves, loving money, and engaging in malicious gossip.
Following the footstep of the servantTo follow Jesus means to humble oneself and serve others like a foot-washer, avoiding the pride that causes people to seek personal exaltation and status.
Shepherds after God's own heartGod promises to raise up younger shepherds after His own heart who will feed people with knowledge and understanding rather than exploiting them for money.Jeremiah 3:14–15
Setting your mind on God's interestsJesus rebuked Peter for setting his mind on human interests rather than God's, warning believers not to become stumbling blocks in the building of the church.Matthew 16:18–23
Unless the Lord builds the houseSister Annie reflects on 44 years of fellowship, noting that the church survived and grew solely because the Lord built it rather than through human effort.
Eyes on the Lord in the face of oppositionWhen facing early criticism and accusations of false doctrine, the believers kept their eyes on God, admitting their powerlessness while trusting Him for deliverance.
Practicing hospitality without grumblingOpening their home for endless meetings and guests taught her practical lessons in sacrificing personal preferences and practicing hospitality without inward grumbling.
