NCCF Church Sharing - December 16, 2018

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Speaker: Church Title: NCCF Church Sharing Date: 12-16-2018 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 Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus, which requires both personal purity and active participation in the local church. The speaker emphasizes that approaching God requires a 'broken spirit' and a desire for sacrifice, rather than just bringing material offerings. Ultimately, believers are called to 'arise and shine' with the light of God's glory, which is only visible when sin is confessed and repented of.

Outline

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Forgetting the most important thingComing to church without the right heart posture is like arriving at the airport for a flight and realizing you forgot your passport.

The sacrifice God truly desiresJust as Isaac asked where the sacrifice was, we must ensure we bring the sacrifice God desires, which is a broken spirit.

Memory verse: Rise and shineThe congregation recites Isaiah 60:1 about rising and shining because the light and the glory of the Lord have come.

Finding joy in the lightPower failures in college illustrate how overwhelming darkness makes us deeply grateful and joyful when the light finally returns.

Shining in dark workplacesWhen God's light shines in our hearts, we do not need to remain depressed or discouraged by the gossip and negativity around us.

Christ as the radiance of God's gloryJust as rays reveal the sun, Christ is the radiance of God's glory who allows us to know God as our Father.Hebrews 1:3

Blinded by sinAlthough the sun shines brightly, people fail to experience God as their Father because sin acts as a cloud blinding their eyes.

Experiencing God's glory through repentanceWhen God reveals sin in our hearts through His word, confessing and repenting removes the barrier so we can experience His full glory.

A concluding call to sit at Jesus' feetBelievers are encouraged to let go of sin, remember the glory shining upon them, and ask God to reveal any hidden sin as they sit at His feet.

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