NCCF Church Sharing

November 2, 202021mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: NCCF Church Title: NCCF Church Sharing Date: 11/01/2020 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 uses the analogy of a boy leaving behind gold while building sandcastles to illustrate that Christians often neglect God's word and love for worldly pursuits. He emphasizes that the Kingdom of God is the most priceless treasure, which requires us to sell off earthly attachments with great joy. The message also stresses the importance of fearing the Lord—understanding that this reverence is the beginning of wisdom and is necessary for spiritual maturity and entering God's rest.

Outline

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

The story of the boy and the goldA little boy plays with a stone on the beach, building sandcastles and leaving the stone behind, only to realize later it was gold.

The gold represents God's word and loveJust like the boy, we get distracted by building sandcastles of earthly life and ignore the most valuable possession God has given us.

Being alert against the enemyWe must be alert and sober-minded because the enemy seeks to devour us the moment we let go of God's word and promises.1 Peter 5:8–9

The parable of the hidden treasureJesus compared the kingdom of heaven to a pearl found by a wise man who joyfully sold everything else to possess it.Matthew 13:44

The fear of the Lord and holy reverenceThe command to fear the lord is a holy reverence that brings attention from God, marks the beginning of wisdom, and allows the Holy Spirit to remove the chaff.

Fearing falling short of God's restWe are commanded to fear if we fall short of entering God's rest, which is a combination of peace, contentment, and joy.

Calm in the storm on the seaJesus rebuked His disciples for waking Him in panic during a storm, teaching them that true rest means trusting God with the outcome.

Walking on water without anxietyWhen Peter walked on water toward Jesus, he initially trusted Him but grew anxious, showing the challenge of maintaining complete spiritual rest.

The danger of an unbelieving heartScripture warns that an evil, unbelieving heart prevents people from entering God's rest and leads to discontentment and complaints.

Learning contentment in every boundaryApostle Paul learned to be content in all circumstances, and believers should be content within the boundaries God has set for them.

Testimony of deliverance from job fearFaced with a major company layoff and failed interviews, the speaker struggled with fear until God delivered him and taught him to trust fully in His love.

The Lord is your keeper and shadeTrusting in God's literal promises brought the speaker peace during interviews, protection from the layoff, and ultimate assurance in His presence.

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