NCCF Church Sharing

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Speaker: NCCF Church Title: NCCF Church Sharing Date: 12/03/2023 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 NCCF Church sharing session teaches on biblical thanksgiving, emphasizing that Christians should be thankful in all circumstances regardless of trials. The speaker explains when to give thanks (always, per Ephesians 5:20 and 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18), why (Jesus promises His presence and designs all circumstances for eternal good), and how (by wholehearted commitment to obey God's commands as a response to His forgiveness). The message challenges believers to focus on God's promises and outcomes rather than immediate troubles, and to demonstrate gratitude through faithful obedience.

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Speaking the utterances of GodA memory verse from 1 Peter reminds believers that God's grace is required to speak words that encourage and convict others.

Three points on ThanksgivingThe speaker shares reflections on when, why, and how believers should give thanks to God in all circumstances.Ephesians 5:20

The power and danger of the tongueExamining biblical references to the tongue reveals how easily we can hurt others with our words compared to our ears or eyes.

Living out 1 Peter 4 in turbulent timesIn the context of the end times and trials, every believer has a gift to serve one another and use their words as a fountain of love rather than venom.

The new commandment to love one anotherJesus reserved his final moments with his disciples to emphasize loving one another, demonstrating this through washing feet and laying down His life.John 13:34John 15:12

The Christian life as a marathon raceDrawing from a recent physical injury, a speaker compares the Christian walk to a race where spiritual injuries can slow us down.Hebrews 12:1

Spiritual therapy and healingJust as physical therapy heals an injury, the Holy Spirit convicts us of spiritual injuries and helps strengthen our hearts when we rely on God.Jude 1:24

Carried to the finish lineGod not only helps believers throughout the race of life, but He also promises to carry them to the very end.

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