SERMON BY: OKPAN CLEOPAS (MINISTER)
TOPIC: FANTASTIC!
INTRODUCTION
The word “Fantastic” is an adjective which connotes different meanings, depending on its usage and the one who uses it.
In the context of this message today we shall narrow it down to the following meanings: Extraordinarily good; Exceedingly great; Marvellous; Tremendous; Remarkable; and Wonderful. To help us appreciate who we are and what we have as Christians, we will consider in this message the fantastic relationships that we are supposed to be enjoying.
We have a Fantastic Father – God (1 Cor. 8: 6).
He protects us (Isa. 41: 10; Heb. 13: 5, 6).
He provides for us our needs (Matt. 6: 30-32; Phil. 4: 19).
He preserves us unto salvation (1 Thess. 5: 23).
It is in Him we live, and move, and have our being (Acts 17: 28).
He is the creator of all things (Gen. 1: 1; Eph. 3: 9).
We have a Fantastic Friend – Jesus Christ (Rom. 8: 17).
He laid down His life for us (John 15: 13).
He delivered us from the curse of sin and death (Heb. 2: 15).
He is sympathetic (Heb.4: 15).
He is the Way, the Truth, and Life (John 14: 6).
He is the Saviour of the world (John 4: 42).
We have a Fantastic Personal Assistant – The Holy Spirit (Acts 2: 38).
He helps us in our weaknesses (Rom. 8: 26).
He guides us into all truth (John 16: 13).
He is the guarantee of our sonship ((Rom. 8: 15, 16).
By Him we are sealed unto redemption (Eph. 4: 30).
We have a Fantastic Family – The Church (Eph. 2: 19-22).
It has Christ as its founder and head (Matt. 16: 18; Eph. 1: 22, 23; Col. 1: 18).
Royalty, priestly services, and holiness characterise the lives of its members (1 Pet. 2: 5, 9).
It is the ground and pillar of truth (1 Tim. 3: 15).
By it the manifold wisdom of God is made known to the world (Eph. 3: 10).
NOW, THE BIG QUESTION: Are you a Fantastic Christian?
Are you abstaining from every form of evil? (1 Thess. 5: 22).
Are you presenting your body as a living sacrifice, holy, and acceptable to God? (Rom. 12: 1, 2).
Are you endeavouring to participate in all fellowships of the saints? (Heb. 10: 25).
Are you making the most of every opportunity you have to do good to others? (Gal. 6: 10).
Are you telling somebody about Christ and the way of salvation? (Matt. 28: 19, 20; Mark 16: 15, 16).
CONCLUSION
Dear friend, it is one thing to be a great personality in the society, and it is another thing to be Christian, and a fantastic Christian at that. If you are not yet a Christian, today may just be the day God has ordained for you to become one. Please, repent of your sins (Luke 13: 3), confess your faith in Christ as the Son of God (Matt. 10: 32, 33), be baptized into Christ for the washing away of your sins (Acts 2: 38; Gal. 3: 27). The scripture says, “Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation” (2 Cor. 6: 2). Be a fantastic Christian today and enjoy the benefits of a fantastic Father, a fantastic Friend, a fantastic Personal Assistant, and a fantastic Family.
Remain Blessed!