NCCF Church Sharing - Oct 09, 2016

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Speaker: Church Title: NCCF Church Sharing Date: 10-09-2016 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 true belonging and security are found exclusively in God, not in physical locations, jobs, or even specific church groups. The speaker uses examples from Jesus, Paul, and Corrie ten Boom to illustrate that one's 'home' is a state of heart rooted in God's will. The talk concludes by encouraging listeners to wait on the Lord, trusting in His strength and provision, as exemplified by Isaiah 40.

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Finding a hiding place in GodThe speaker finds deep peace and safety by transitioning their concept of home from a physical location to God himself.

Waiting on the Lord for strengthBelievers are encouraged to wait on the Lord in silence and dependence, trusting that He never grows weary and will renew their strength.

Learning a lesson on praise from Psalm 30David's prayer to be delivered from death was driven by his desire to continue declaring God's faithfulness while still alive on earth.

Offering a sacrifice of praiseUnlike in heaven where praise is effortless, offering praise to God during difficult earthly circumstances constitutes a true sacrifice that pleases Him.Hebrews 13:15

Being active participants in the gospelBelievers are challenged not to be mere spectators or benchwarmers in the church, but active partakers of grace and the gospel.

Recognizing the treasure in trialsTrials act as spiritual treasures in weak human vessels, providing the exact circumstances needed to obey specific commands like loving enemies.

The widow's deeper trial and exposed sinWhen the widow's son falls ill and dies, the tragedy exposes her inner sin and teaches her a deeper dependence on God.

Realizing true blessing within God's bodyThrough the restoration of her son, the widow comes to a true recognition of God's word, showing that believers are blessed by being part of God's body rather than sustaining it by their own sacrifice.

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