NCCF Church Sharing - December 3, 2017
Speaker: Church Title: Church Sharing Date: 12-03-2017 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 reflections on experiencing God's strengthening Word and renewed faith over the past week. Key themes include realizing God's love through John 1:14, trusting God's ability to do more than asked (Philippians 4:13), and embracing the concept of a deeper, covenantal love (
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Why do I feel like this is such a great week?Reflecting on John 1:14 and experiencing the word becoming real in daily life brought an overwhelming sense of God's love.John 1:14
What about tomorrow?When worrying about what might ruin the joy tomorrow, Ephesians 3:20 reminded the speaker that Christ is able to do far more than asked or thought.
Magnifying the Lord through Psalm 34Reading through Psalm 34 provided concrete proof that God hears prayers, delivers from fears, and watches over the righteous.
Woe to the one who quarrels with his makerIsaiah 45:9 reminds believers not to grumble, complain, or question God's work as if the clay could question the potter.Isaiah 45:9
The great love of the FatherFirst John 3:1 highlights the incredible love of the Father in bestowing upon believers the status of being called children of God.
God controls the small steps in our livesKnowing God is sovereign and plans every detail out of perfect goodness allows believers to fight discouragement and avoid complaining.
The story of the three friends in Luke 11Using the parable in Luke 11, the speaker realizes he is not limited by his own past experiences when trying to be a blessing to someone in need, because he can bring them to God.Luke 11:5
Jesus knocking and dining with usRevelation 3:20 reveals Christ's heart to come in, fellowship, and dine with those who repent and open the door.Revelation 3:19–22
Overcoming by faith to sit on the throneRevelation 3:21 promises that those who overcome sin and self-centeredness by faith will share in Christ's throne.
