Speaker: Church Title: NCCF Church Sharing Date: 11-16-2014 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 member of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
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The central message encourages believers to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. The speaker emphasizes that the temptation to
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The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Applying the principle of modesty to menWhile 1 Timothy speaks of women's apparel, the core issue of immodesty is a desire to lift oneself up, which men also face through boasting in their words and attitudes.
Taking the low place like JesusJesus taught through the wedding feast parable that we should not seek the place of honor, but let God promote us while we humble ourselves.Luke 14:8
The danger of spiritual prideEven when walking closely with God and receiving spiritual breakthroughs, believers must guard against becoming puffed up and forsaking the Lord.
Becoming like a child in our heartsWe must carefully process praise from others so it does not become our foundation, and we should serve God with the pure joy of a child.
Coming to fellowship with fresh faithJust as we wear clean clothes to church, we must come clothed in fresh faith rather than relying on past experiences or earthly justifications.
Responding to God's correction instead of angerWhen faced with unjust situations, we often default to self-pity rather than true righteousness, but God's correction is an expression of His love that brings freedom.Genesis 4:6
Mary's example of surrender and quietnessMary exemplified the heart of a worshipper by saying let God's will be done, keeping things in her heart, and remaining content in the background.
Learning from every situationGod's objective in our trials and successes is not merely that we avoid falling, but that we truly learn from His dealings in our lives.
Strengthening ourselves in the LordWhen we reach the end of our own strength like David did, we must actively minister to our souls by remembering God's promises and His unfailing benefits.
Faith acting ahead of our emotionsStrengthening ourselves in the Lord is an act of the will, choosing to stand on God's word rather than waiting for our fluctuating feelings to lead us.
