NCCF Church Sharing - October 29, 2017

October 30, 201711mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: Church Title: NCCF Church Sharing Date: 10-29-2017 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

Summary

The speaker shares reflections on God's faithfulness, drawing inspiration from Psalm 16 and the experience of seeking God's guidance in practical life situations. Key themes include finding one's place in God's plan, trusting the Lord's presence, and focusing on pointing others to Christ rather than trying to solve every problem in personal strength. The message emphasizes yielding to God's leading and the importance of seeking Him.

Outline

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

Gratitude for God's faithfulness and Psalm 16Reflecting on Psalm 16 during worship brings a deep sense of gratitude for God's choice to place believers in His body and fold.

The Lord as my portion and supportRecognizing that the Lord is our inheritance and support helps us embrace our place and purpose as helpers and mothers.

Trusting the Lord's presence at our right handWhen haunted by past areas of struggle, knowing the Lord is right by our side makes all the difference.

Reflecting on missed opportunities and seeking God's guidanceAfter failing to ask passersby if they knew the Lord, the speaker felt a persistent burden to seek God's direction on how to respond to those asking for help.

An unexpected phone call and shared questionsWhile wrestling with how to help those in need, the speaker's younger sister unexpectedly called to ask the exact same question about helping the homeless.

Focusing on Christ and learning from HebrewsThe sibling conversation turned toward Hebrews, touching on entering God's rest through faith, obedience, and the discipline of our earthly father.

God providing community and guidance for familyGod providentially surrounded the speaker's sister in Mississippi with people following the same spiritual path and teachings.

The Lord instructs sinners in His wayPsalm 25 shows that the good and upright Lord instructs and leads not just the blameless, but humble sinners.Psalms 25:8–9

The limits of self-effort against sinWhile God reveals hidden sins and selfish ways, our natural efforts and self-will to fix things only go so far before old instincts return.

Acknowledging our inability and seeking the Holy SpiritTrue victory comes when we humble ourselves, admit we can do nothing on our own, and depend entirely on the Holy Spirit.

Putting to death the deeds of the body by the SpiritMoving from constant trying to perfect confidence in Christ allows us to put to death the deeds of the body by the Spirit and live.Romans 8:13

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