NCCF Church Sharing

June 8, 202121mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: NCCF Church Title: NCCF Church Sharing Date: 06/06/2021 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 urges listeners to avoid spiritual complacency by maintaining a continuous hunger and thirst for God, mirroring Jesus' dependence on Him. This neediness must translate into complete dependence on God, which is required for God to answer prayers for oneself, family, and the church. Furthermore, true spiritual growth requires eliminating self-righteousness, finger-pointing, and wickedness to truly serve the hungry and afflicted.

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Are we relying on self-sufficiency?After walking with God for years, it is easy to slip into complacency, financial security, and self-sufficiency rather than relying completely on Him.Proverbs 14:14

God satisfies the hungry and needyGod turns a wilderness into springs of water for the hungry, whereas the rich and self-satisfied are sent away empty-handed.Psalms 107:35

The conditions for God to answerThe Lord answers when we remove the yoke of oppression, finger-pointing, and wickedness from our midst, and instead give ourselves to the hungry and afflicted.

Do not be deceived by bad companyScripture warns that bad company and a little yeast can corrupt good character and affect the whole community.

The danger of hidden weedsA garden weed with a large root system choked out a plant while leaving it looking alive on the outside with a few small flowers, mirroring how unaddressed sin works in our lives.

God's patience and our burden for familyGod is patiently waiting for people to repent because He wishes for no one to perish, challenging us to pray persistently for our families.

The four conditions of the soulJesus calls the thirsty to come to Him and drink, resulting in rivers of living water flowing from their innermost being rather than turning to empty cisterns.

Making our homes an abode for GodWhen we obey God's word, the Father and Son make their abode in us, providing the ultimate environment and blessing for our children.

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