NCCF Church Sharing

November 14, 202216mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: NCCF Church Title: NCCF Church Sharing Date: 11/13/2022 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 message is that Christ died not only for forgiveness but to elevate believers to a higher perspective with God. This means viewing current struggles, or 'giant monsters,' as opportunities to zoom out and see God's infinite power at work. Our response to these trials is to continuously die to self, mirroring Christ's suffering, which ultimately allows the life of Jesus to be manifested through us, making it a powerful form of evangelism.

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

Why did Christ die?Christ died once for all, the just for the unjust, to bring us to God and live for Him rather than ourselves.

Coming up higher to GodJesus came down to identify with us as a man so He could bring us up to a higher perspective.

An ant or a giant monster?Using an ultra-zoomed-in picture of an ant that looks like a monster, the speaker illustrates how we often view our daily trials and difficulties up close instead of zooming out to see them through God's infinitely bigger perspective.

Arming ourselves with the purpose to sufferJust as Christ suffered in the flesh, we need to arm ourselves with that same purpose so that we can cease from sin.

Practical responses to difficult situationsWhen tempted to speak evil, complain, worry, or fall into self-pity over workplace oppression or school bullying, we have an opportunity to die to ourselves.

Baptism and the appeal for a good conscienceDifficult circumstances are meant to bring us to a sense of our need, crying out to God to bring us through like Noah through the flood and preserve a good conscience.

Death works in us, life in youTrue ministry and evangelism happen not just through speaking words, but when death works in us so that the life of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh for others.2 Corinthians 4:10–12

A practical example for parents and siblingsWhen kids and younger siblings see us respond to difficult circumstances cheerfully and without complaining, it brings life to them.

Personal burden for unsaved family membersReflecting on a personal burden for unsaved siblings, the speaker realizes that genuine concern requires personal dying to Christ rather than just sharing words that might otherwise kill or drive people away.

Submitting to the situations God bringsWe do not need to look for ways to die, but simply submit to the daily situations God permits in our workplace, home, or private areas.

Falling like a grain of wheatBy the grace of God, just as Jesus tasted death for everyone, we must have the humility to fall down and die like a grain of wheat so that many fruits can come out of it.Hebrews 2:9

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

Why did Christ die?Christ died once for all, the just for the unjust, to bring us to God and live for Him rather than ourselves.

Coming up higher to GodJesus came down to identify with us as a man so He could bring us up to a higher perspective.

Arming ourselves with the purpose to sufferJust as Christ suffered in the flesh, we need to arm ourselves with that same purpose so that we can cease from sin.

A practical example for parents and siblingsWhen kids and younger siblings see us respond to difficult circumstances cheerfully and without complaining, it brings life to them.

Submitting to the situations God bringsWe do not need to look for ways to die, but simply submit to the daily situations God permits in our workplace, home, or private areas.

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