Why Still Jesus? - Part 11

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Speaker: NCCF Church Title: Why Still Jesus? - Part 11 Date: 11/14/2021 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 shares a deeply personal testimony about realizing Jesus as a father figure and ultimate source of love, contrasting early struggles with the consistent grace and intercession of Christ. The message emphasizes that true life comes from a personal, intimate relationship with Jesus, moving beyond mere ritual to a reliance on His sustaining presence, which offers rest, forgiveness, and hope for the future.

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

The vineyard keeper who intercedesThe speaker reflects on the parable where the owner wants to cut down a fruitless tree, but the vineyard keeper prays for more time to fertilize it, mirroring how Jesus interceded for her.

God holds my right handReading from Psalms, the speaker acknowledges her past foolishness and ignorance, yet rejoices that God holds her right hand and guides her.

Jesus felt love for the rich young rulerThe speaker notes how Jesus felt a love for the rich young ruler, paralleling the personal love she experienced in her own life.Mark 10:21

Elizabeth's testimony of God's favorRelating to Elizabeth's testimony about the Lord taking away her discouragement, the speaker affirms that God looked upon her with favor too.Luke 1:25

Come to me and I will give you restWhen restless and heavy laden, the speaker turned to Jesus' promise in Matthew to provide rest and teach His ways.Matthew 11:28–29

I am with you alwaysDrawing on Matthew 28, the speaker highlights that while earthly family is close, Jesus promises to be with us even until the end of the age.

His hope does not disappointSharing a dream about a flood, the speaker tells her dad that they have a living hope in Jesus whose hope does not disappoint.

The woman at the well and living waterComparing herself to the woman of Samaria who came to the well for physical needs, the speaker found Jesus waiting to meet the deepest thirst of her heart.

Rooted and grounded in His loveThe speaker prays that her family will be strengthened by the Lord, rooted and grounded in His love, and filled with His fullness.Ephesians 3:16–19

Why I still choose JesusThe speaker directly addresses Jesus, explaining that she chooses Him because He has helped her manage and overcome her overwhelming feelings.

Finding the ultimate father and husbandAfter looking for fulfillment in various earthly places and experiencing deep loneliness, she found complete comfort in Jesus as a father and husband.

Following Jesus because He livesThe speaker affirms her commitment to continue following Jesus because He lives, mends broken hearts, and changes relationships.

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