NCCF Church Sharing

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Speaker: NCCF Church Title: NCCF Church Sharing Date: 09/24/2023 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)

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The central message is that Christians should strive to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning within the local church. The speaker uses the example of his daughter to illustrate that bringing troubling thoughts and feelings to God in prayer brings profound peace and joy. He emphasizes that when difficult thoughts arise, they should serve as an encouragement to confess them to God, trusting in His cleansing power rather than dwelling on the sin.

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Psalm 107: Crying out to the Lord in troubleGod hears us when we cry out in our distress, breaking our chains and bringing us out of darkness.

Psalm 23: Quiet Waters and RestGod leads us beside quiet waters of rest and comforts us with His staff so we can find joy and gratitude even in trials.

Psalm 23: A Table in the Presence of EnemiesGod prepares a table for us in the presence of our enemies, making our cups overflow when we are filled with the Holy Spirit.

Ephesians 4:29: wholesome words for edificationWe should let no unwholesome word proceed from our mouths, but only what is good for edification to give grace to those who hear.

Mark 16:7: Jesus reaching out to PeterJust as Jesus specifically mentioned Peter after His resurrection, we must point discouraged people back to Christ's unconditional love.

John 16:33: Taking courage because Christ overcameIn this world we will have tribulation, but we can take courage because Jesus has overcome the world.

Luke 21:34: Guarding our hearts against the worries of lifeWe must be alert and sober so our hearts are not weighed down with dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life.

Luke 9:23: Denying ourselves dailyJesus teaches that if we want to be His disciples, we must deny ourselves, pick up our crosses daily, and follow Him.

Colossians 3: Setting our minds on things aboveBelievers are called to keep seeking things above, put to death earthly desires, lay aside anger and slander, and put on a new self characterized by compassion, kindness, and forgiveness.

Isaiah 43:18: Remembering that today is a new dayGod reminds us not to dwell on former things or ponder the past, because He is doing something new.

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