NCCF Church Sharing

October 26, 202027mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: NCCF Church Title: NCCF Church Sharing Date: 10/25/2020 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 emphasizes that following Jesus requires a radical commitment, illustrated by calculating the cost of discipleship and being prepared for hardship. Key passages from Luke 14 and John 14 are used to teach that discipleship demands giving up personal will and possessions, while the Holy Spirit promises constant presence and guidance through tribulation. The message concludes with a call to practice kindness and forgiveness, mirroring the immense grace God has shown.

Outline

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Calculating the cost of following JesusJesus sets the bar high in Luke 14, asking multitudes to calculate the cost of discipleship like a builder estimating a budget or a king considering a war.

What it means to hate family and carry your crossFollowing Christ means prioritizing His will over family opinions and human desires, and daily carrying one's cross without grumbling or complaining.

Comfort and help from Jesus and the Holy SpiritDuring private conversations in John 14, Jesus comforts His troubled disciples by promising not to leave them as orphans and sending the Holy Spirit as a helper.

Reflecting God's kindness and patienceDrawing from the parable of the unforgiving servant, the speaker reflects on the need to be kind and tenderhearted just as God has shown immense grace.

Practicing kindness and letting God rototill the heartJust as athletes practice to improve, believers can practice kindness while God roots out criticism and plants long-suffering through daily trials.Zechariah 7:9

What are we most excited about?A memory verse from Isaiah challenges believers to examine whether they are more excited about becoming righteous or gaining physical land.Isaiah 60:21

God changes our spiritual taste budsJust as a person's taste for healthy food can grow over time, God transforms our hearts so that we genuinely desire and love His righteousness.

Stepping into affliction to hasten His returnGod uses affliction and persecution to mature believers as sons and daughters, and walking in faith through trials helps hasten the return of Christ.

The Lord as our everlasting light and gloryWhen we humble ourselves and receive Christ's help, He shares His glory with us so that our transformed lives bring glory to Him.Isaiah 60:19

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