Speaker: NCCF Church
Title: NCCF Church Sharing
Date: 12/24/2023
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)
Summary
This church sharing emphasizes God's faithful plans for believers as exemplified through Jeremiah 29:11, encouraging Christians to trust God's goodness through trials and difficulties rather than succumb to discouragement or false hope. The speakers stress the importance of clinging to Jesus through suffering, standing firm against spiritual deception, and maintaining persistent faith in God's promises, with particular emphasis on Luke 18:8 that when Christ returns He will seek faith on earth above all else.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What does Jeremiah 29:11 teach us about God's plans?God gave the promise of a future and a hope to the Israelites in Babylonian exile, reminding us that His plans for us are good and not for disaster.Jeremiah 29:11
How should we respond to fiery trials?We should not be surprised by trials or testing, but rather cling tighter to Jesus in faith and share in the sufferings of Christ.1 Peter 4:12
Standing firm against the schemes of the devilJust as false prophets deceived Israel, the devil tries to draw us away with discouragement, requiring us to put on the full armor of God.Ephesians 6:11
God reaffirms His promise to do goodGod pledges with all His heart and soul to do good to His people, proving He is not slow about His promises and always meets our needs.Jeremiah 32:412 Peter 3:9
Recognizing the danger of self-condemnation and discouragementGetting discouraged over a lack of perceived spiritual progress is taking a wrong turn down a road with a no-entry sign.
What does Jesus look for when He returns?Through the parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18, Jesus emphasizes that when He comes back, the primary thing He will look for is faith on the earth.Luke 18:8
Experiencing God's kindness even when we go astrayGod sends rain on the righteous and unrighteous alike, showing His patience and kindness to lead us back rather than giving up on us.
Encouraging one another to continue in the faithApostle Paul strengthened the souls of disciples, reminding them that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.Acts 14:21–22
Paul's extensive sufferings for the gospelPaul endured numerous imprisonments, beatings, shipwrecks, and constant dangers for the sake of serving Christ.
Comparing present sufferings to future gloryPaul viewed his sufferings as momentary, light afflictions that are not worthy to be compared with the eternal weight of glory.Romans 8:182 Corinthians 4:17
Peter's comfort to suffering believersPeter urges believers to resist the devil firmly in their faith, knowing that after a little while of suffering, God will establish them.1 Peter 5:8–10
The parable of the unforgiving servantJesus shares a parable in Matthew 18 about a king who forgave an enormous debt, only for that same servant to refuse to forgive a small debt owed to him.Matthew 18:21
Do we have a true sense of our sin?Understanding how much God has forgiven us directly shapes how we love the Lord and how we relate to and treat the people around us.
He who is forgiven little loves littleRealizing the depth of our forgiveness from God fuels our love and cherishing of Him, whereas a lack of awareness leads to meager love.Luke 7:47
Contrasting King Saul and the robber on the crossKing Saul lost his humility and fell into pride over time, whereas the robber on the cross recognized his sin and received immediate forgiveness from Jesus.1 Samuel 15:17
Speaker: NCCF Church
Title: NCCF Church Sharing
Date: 12/24/2023
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)
Summary
This church sharing emphasizes God's faithful plans for believers as exemplified through Jeremiah 29:11, encouraging Christians to trust God's goodness through trials and difficulties rather than succumb to discouragement or false hope. The speakers stress the importance of clinging to Jesus through suffering, standing firm against spiritual deception, and maintaining persistent faith in God's promises, with particular emphasis on Luke 18:8 that when Christ returns He will seek faith on earth above all else.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What does Jeremiah 29:11 teach us about God's plans?God gave the promise of a future and a hope to the Israelites in Babylonian exile, reminding us that His plans for us are good and not for disaster.Jeremiah 29:11
How should we respond to fiery trials?We should not be surprised by trials or testing, but rather cling tighter to Jesus in faith and share in the sufferings of Christ.1 Peter 4:12
Standing firm against the schemes of the devilJust as false prophets deceived Israel, the devil tries to draw us away with discouragement, requiring us to put on the full armor of God.Ephesians 6:11
God reaffirms His promise to do goodGod pledges with all His heart and soul to do good to His people, proving He is not slow about His promises and always meets our needs.Jeremiah 32:412 Peter 3:9
Recognizing the danger of self-condemnation and discouragementGetting discouraged over a lack of perceived spiritual progress is taking a wrong turn down a road with a no-entry sign.
What does Jesus look for when He returns?Through the parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18, Jesus emphasizes that when He comes back, the primary thing He will look for is faith on the earth.Luke 18:8
Experiencing God's kindness even when we go astrayGod sends rain on the righteous and unrighteous alike, showing His patience and kindness to lead us back rather than giving up on us.
Encouraging one another to continue in the faithApostle Paul strengthened the souls of disciples, reminding them that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.Acts 14:21–22
Paul's extensive sufferings for the gospelPaul endured numerous imprisonments, beatings, shipwrecks, and constant dangers for the sake of serving Christ.
Comparing present sufferings to future gloryPaul viewed his sufferings as momentary, light afflictions that are not worthy to be compared with the eternal weight of glory.Romans 8:182 Corinthians 4:17
Peter's comfort to suffering believersPeter urges believers to resist the devil firmly in their faith, knowing that after a little while of suffering, God will establish them.1 Peter 5:8–10
The parable of the unforgiving servantJesus shares a parable in Matthew 18 about a king who forgave an enormous debt, only for that same servant to refuse to forgive a small debt owed to him.Matthew 18:21
Do we have a true sense of our sin?Understanding how much God has forgiven us directly shapes how we love the Lord and how we relate to and treat the people around us.
He who is forgiven little loves littleRealizing the depth of our forgiveness from God fuels our love and cherishing of Him, whereas a lack of awareness leads to meager love.Luke 7:47
Contrasting King Saul and the robber on the crossKing Saul lost his humility and fell into pride over time, whereas the robber on the cross recognized his sin and received immediate forgiveness from Jesus.1 Samuel 15:17
