NCCF Church Sharing - July 9, 2017

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Speaker: Church Title: NCCF Church Sharing Date: 07-09-2017 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 central message emphasizes that Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. The speaker draws heavily from the Israelites' complaints in the wilderness, warning that complaining, murmuring, or grumbling—even when facing hardship—is essentially complaining against God. He urges the congregation to cultivate patience, rely on the Holy Spirit, and live blamelessly by obeying God's Word.

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Asking God for wisdom in everyday lifeThe speaker desires a heart of wisdom, noting that God gives wisdom generously to help navigate family relationships and daily responsibilities.

The Israelites' thirst and murmuring at MarahAfter witnessing great miracles and singing praises, the Israelites traveled three days without water and eventually found bitter water, leading them to murmur against Moses.

Realizing that complaints are directed against GodWhen we complain about circumstances or people, we are actually complaining against God due to a lack of trust in His sovereignty.

The temptation to complain in daily trialsEveryday frustrations like waiting in offices or facing unanswered prayers easily trigger the temptation to fall into a spirit of complaining.

Treating grumbling as a serious sinScripture commands believers not to grumble or argue, meaning we should treat complaining with the same seriousness as any other sin.

Bearing fruit with patienceThe parable of the sower describes good soil as having an honest heart that bears fruit with patience, which is essential for overcoming the spirit of complaining.Luke 8:15

Faith and patience going togetherMultiple biblical passages show that faith and patience must work together to inherit promises and endure trials.James 1:3

Do all things without grumbling or disputingBelievers are commanded to avoid arguing and grumbling so they can prove themselves to be blameless and innocent children of God shining as lights.

Chosen to be holy and blamelessGod chose believers before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His sight, a purpose undermined by arguing and complaining.Ephesians 1:4

Job as an example of a patient, blameless manJob lost everything and faced severe trials, yet he never murmured or complained against God, instead falling to the ground and worshiping.

Trembling at God's command against grumblingBecause avoiding grumbling and disputing is a clear New Testament command, believers must tremble at God's word and strive to be completely free from complaining.Revelation 20:15

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