Speaker: Church
Title: NCCF Church Sharing
Date: 04-02-2017
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 central goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation is achieved both individually through cultivating purity in one's personal life and corporately by functioning fully as members within the local church.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Strength, dignity, and a joyful future for EvieProverbs 31:25 inspires a prayer for strength in God's word, confidence in divine identity, and trust in the future without worry.
Wisdom and kindness for ZeelandProverbs 31:26 guides a prayer for seeking divine wisdom rather than worldly ways and modeling the gentleness of Jesus.
Fearing the Lord over outward charmProverbs 31:30 highlights the vanity of outward charm, prompting a prayer for inward purity and a desire to please the Heavenly Father above all.
Shifting the focus of daily prayer from self to othersReflecting on the Lord's Prayer reveals that requests like give us this day our daily bread are inherently communal, pointing to a need to pray for the entire church body rather than just oneself.
Rivers of living waterObserving the powerful flow of Yosemite's waterfalls illustrates Jesus' promise that the Holy Spirit will flow from believers like rivers of living water, making it impossible for the world's attitudes to settle inside.
Offering a heart of thanksgiving without grumblingStudies in Nehemiah and Philippians remind believers to do all things without grumbling, replacing questioning attitudes in times of adversity with a steadfast spirit of thanksgiving.
Resisting temptation through absolute submission to GodJesus rebuked Satan by declaring that only God should be worshipped, showing believers that total submission to the Father causes the devil to flee.Matthew 4:10
Living by the faith of ChristBecause human faith is weak, believers rely on the complete faith of Christ and humble surrender to walk as righteous people protected by the blood of Jesus.Romans 1:17
Finding safety in the name of the LordJust as Nehemiah faced tremendous opposition while building the wall, believers can run to the name of the Lord as a strong tower and remain secure.Proverbs 18:10
Giving preference to one anotherRomans 12:10 calls believers to outdo one another in showing honor, practicing second fiddle, and putting family and fellow believers first in daily life.Romans 12:10
Choosing to be last in everyday mattersIn minor disagreements and daily preferences, deciding that it does not always have to be our way fosters peace and reflects the self-sacrifice of love.
Following Christ's example of mercy in inconvenienceJesus constantly faced interruptions and inconvenience, yet He chose to set aside His own preferences to show mercy and accomplish the Father's will.
Speaker: Church
Title: NCCF Church Sharing
Date: 04-02-2017
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 central goal for Christians is to become an exact reflection of Jesus Christ. This transformation is achieved both individually through cultivating purity in one's personal life and corporately by functioning fully as members within the local church.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Strength, dignity, and a joyful future for EvieProverbs 31:25 inspires a prayer for strength in God's word, confidence in divine identity, and trust in the future without worry.
Wisdom and kindness for ZeelandProverbs 31:26 guides a prayer for seeking divine wisdom rather than worldly ways and modeling the gentleness of Jesus.
Fearing the Lord over outward charmProverbs 31:30 highlights the vanity of outward charm, prompting a prayer for inward purity and a desire to please the Heavenly Father above all.
Shifting the focus of daily prayer from self to othersReflecting on the Lord's Prayer reveals that requests like give us this day our daily bread are inherently communal, pointing to a need to pray for the entire church body rather than just oneself.
Rivers of living waterObserving the powerful flow of Yosemite's waterfalls illustrates Jesus' promise that the Holy Spirit will flow from believers like rivers of living water, making it impossible for the world's attitudes to settle inside.
Offering a heart of thanksgiving without grumblingStudies in Nehemiah and Philippians remind believers to do all things without grumbling, replacing questioning attitudes in times of adversity with a steadfast spirit of thanksgiving.
Resisting temptation through absolute submission to GodJesus rebuked Satan by declaring that only God should be worshipped, showing believers that total submission to the Father causes the devil to flee.Matthew 4:10
Living by the faith of ChristBecause human faith is weak, believers rely on the complete faith of Christ and humble surrender to walk as righteous people protected by the blood of Jesus.Romans 1:17
Finding safety in the name of the LordJust as Nehemiah faced tremendous opposition while building the wall, believers can run to the name of the Lord as a strong tower and remain secure.Proverbs 18:10
Giving preference to one anotherRomans 12:10 calls believers to outdo one another in showing honor, practicing second fiddle, and putting family and fellow believers first in daily life.Romans 12:10
Choosing to be last in everyday mattersIn minor disagreements and daily preferences, deciding that it does not always have to be our way fosters peace and reflects the self-sacrifice of love.
Following Christ's example of mercy in inconvenienceJesus constantly faced interruptions and inconvenience, yet He chose to set aside His own preferences to show mercy and accomplish the Father's will.
