2nd July 2023 - CFC Bangalore - Sunday Church Service | Be Filled With The Holy Spirit - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The service was largely a worship experience, focusing on praising God's holiness, faithfulness, and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The message emphasized that believers should direct their complete attention to God's throne, acknowledging His righteousness and grace. The service concluded with prayers for the church and a reading of scripture passages.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Singing to worship His holy nameThe congregation begins the service by singing a song of praise focused on worshipping God's name and His greatness.
Why we praise and worship HimWe offer our worship and bow down to Him because He gave His everything to reconcile us to God.
Declaring the glory of GodThe service concludes this section with a song declaring how the heavens and all of creation proclaim the glory and holiness of God.
A call to focus on GodThe speaker invites the congregation to concentrate on God, acknowledging His righteousness and the sacrifice that allows us to stand before Him.
The distinction between the Old and New CovenantsThe speaker contrasts the earthly nature of the Old Covenant with the heavenly reality of the New Covenant, noting that the latter provides the Holy Spirit rather than just a law.
Being spiritually united with ChristThrough the mystery of God's plan, believers are united with Christ in His death and resurrection, allowing them to be spiritually seated in heavenly places.
The necessity of longing for GodTrue faith is more than intellectual agreement; it requires a deep, persistent longing to know God that moves beyond mere head knowledge.Hebrews 11:6
The branch and the vineUsing the analogy of a tree, the speaker explains that fruit is produced not by the branch's struggle, but by remaining in the tree and receiving its sap.John 15:5
Choosing God over temptationSin occurs when we say 'yes' to the devil's temptations, such as lying or cheating, but trusting in God's power allows us to remain upright and experience His miracles.
How Jesus overcame temptationJesus was tempted in every way that we are, but because He always said yes to God, He never sinned. This provides a pattern for us to follow through the power of the Holy Spirit.
How to be filled with the Holy SpiritJesus invites anyone who is thirsty to come to Him and drink. Being filled with the Spirit involves an active step of opening ourselves to receive His living water.
Seeking God's plans with all your heartGod has wonderful plans for our future, but we encounter them when we seek Him with all our hearts and pray to Him.
Desiring the Holy Spirit to fulfill God's planThe speaker explains that the motivation for being filled with the Holy Spirit should be a desire to fulfill God's plan rather than our own. He encourages listeners to fan the flame of any hunger they feel for the Spirit during their daily activities.
Carrying the dying of Jesus in our bodiesDrawing from 2 Corinthians 4:10, the speaker explains that dying to Jesus means saying no to our own will so that His life can be manifested through us. When we surrender our tongues and actions to God, He uses them to bless others and lead them to godliness.2 Corinthians 4:10
A prayer for transformation and revivalThe speaker concludes by praying for a transformation of lives and a revival in the church. He leads a prayer for confession, forgiveness, and a clean heart so that the power of the Holy Spirit can flow through believers.
