06/05/2026
26 April 2026
Sunday Celebration Service
Word bby: Rev. Ravichandran
Sermon Title: Living for Christ in a Temporary World
Below is a detailed summary of the sermon:
1. The Nature of Our Temporary Life
James 4:14 as the central scripture: "What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes."
Life as a "Mist" (Smoke): He emphasizes that human life is fragile and brief. Just as smoke appears for a moment and disappears, our time on earth is limited
The Wallet Illustration:
He shares a poignant story about an elderly man who kept different photos in his wallet throughout his life—first his parents, then his wife, then his son. Eventually, they all passed away or moved on. In the end, he placed a picture of Jesus in his wallet, realizing that only Christ is permanent and never leaves .
2. Spiritual "Adultery" and Worldliness
The sermon addresses the warning in James 4:4 regarding friendship with the world.
Defining Spiritual Adultery:
He explains that as the "Bride of Christ," when believers prioritize the world’s desires, pride, and ego over God, it is considered spiritual adultery.
Conflict and Desire: He notes that conflicts and fights often arise from internal selfish desires and "friendship with the world," which creates enmity with God.
3. The Purpose of Our Creation
Created for Good Works: Referencing Ephesians 2:10, he explains that we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God prepared in advance.
4. Understanding Death and Eternity
The Garden of Eden:
He revisits the story of Adam and Eve. He suggests that God’s decision to prevent them from eating from the Tree of Life after the fall was an act of mercy. If they had lived forever in a fallen, sinful state, they would have been in eternal misery.
Death as a Transition:
For the believer, physical death is not the end but a necessary step to shed the fallen nature and enter the new life and "New Heaven" God has planned.
Key Takeaway
The sermon concludes with a call to action: since life is temporary and "mist-like," believers should stop chasing after things that vanish and instead invest their time, love, and energy into knowing Christ and fulfilling His purpose.
Here is the full Sunday Service link
https://youtu.be/nmkZbdvF2dU?si=ipA0Y9ynJ0lPpIJc