NCCF Church Sharing - October 15, 2017

October 17, 201720mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: Church Title: NCCF Church Sharing Date: 10-15-2017 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 speaker emphasizes that the Christian goal is to reflect Jesus Christ both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 1:5, the message highlights that the gospel's power comes not just from words, but from the Holy Spirit and the believers' lives. The core message is the shift from relying on personal strength to depending on God's infinite power, leading to a life characterized by faith and the visible testimony of God's work.

Outline

The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

Waiting on the Lord with faithReflecting on waiting patiently for the Lord, the speaker notes the beauty of having the faith that God hears when we cry out.

Praying for unlimited faithRecognizing that God is infinite, the speaker began praying for unlimited faith to allow God to continue His work.

The gospel coming in powerThe speaker highlights how the gospel comes not just in word, but in power, the Holy Spirit, and full conviction.1 Thessalonians 1:5

Your kingdom come on earth as it is in heavenExamining the Lord's Prayer, the speaker realizes that God's kingdom promise is meant for the present day, not just the future.

The kingdom of God in the Holy SpiritThe kingdom of God consists of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit, which believers can experience right now.Romans 14:17

Christ cut off so we might enter inJesus bore the anguish of sin on the cross, breaking the Trinity temporarily so believers could freely enter God's presence.

Returning to the Father without delayWaiting before coming back to God after sinning is an insult to Christ's sacrifice; repentance should be as quick as a bouncing ball.1 John 2:1–2

Why are there so few workers?Jesus had compassion on the crowds because the harvest was plentiful yet workers were few, prompting a look at how Jesus chooses whom to entrust.

Jesus not entrusting Himself to crowdsEven though many believed in His name after seeing signs, Jesus did not commit Himself to them because He knew their hearts.John 2:23

Finding a faithful heart like AbrahamGod made a covenant with Abraham because He found his heart faithful, illustrating the need for total, well-rounded obedience.Nehemiah 9:8

Prayer alone is insufficientSimply praying for the Holy Spirit and waiting patiently is insufficient if the heart remains an inhospitable environment.

Obedience creates a hospitable homeJesus discloses Himself to those who keep His commandments, and through obedience, the Father and Son come to dwell in the believer.John 14:23

The growing cycle of obedienceAs believers take advantage of opportunities to obey, their heart becomes increasingly hospitable for the Holy Spirit to fill.

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