NCCF Church Sharing - November 24, 2019

November 27, 201914mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: Church Title: Church Sharing Date: 11-24-2019 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 encourages the congregation to reflect Jesus' character by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. Drawing from 2 Timothy 1:7, the message emphasizes that God gives believers a spirit of power, love, and discipline, not timidity. He shares personal testimonies about overcoming fear and being bold, concluding that these virtues are necessary to live effectively for Christ.

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God has not given us a spirit of timidityThe speaker introduces Second Timothy 1:7, emphasizing that God gives us power, love, and discipline instead of timidity.2 Timothy 1:7

The combination of power and loveLove acts like flesh covering bare bones, making our truth and power attractive and effective when sharing with others.

Discipline to finish God's willUsing an analogy from Pilgrim's Progress and Vanity Fair, the speaker notes that discipline helps us avoid distractions and finish God's will.

Do not be timidScripture warns that the cowardly and timid face serious spiritual consequences, reminding believers not to be ashamed of Jesus.Matthew 7:24Revelation 21:8

The three positive elements to overcome timidityThe speaker outlines three defenses against fear: power from the Holy Spirit, love for one another, and self-discipline.John 13:35

From fear to boldness in God's willObserving human conflict and personal experience shows that being in God's will completely vanquishes fear and replaces it with boldness.2 Timothy 1:7

Confidence and freedom from being in the Lord's willKnowing we are in God's will brings immense confidence, freedom from timidity, and joy even in difficult situations.

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