NCCF Church Sharing

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Speaker: NCCF Church Title: NCCF Church Sharing Date: 09/10/2023 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

The central message is that Christian growth requires a two-part process: first, dying to one's own earthly desires and sins, and second, allowing God's grace to manifest through the resulting love and compassion. The speaker emphasizes practical areas for this surrender, including letting go of bitterness, anxiety, and the need for external validation, drawing parallels to scripture and personal experience.

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Putting on a heart of compassionThe speaker introduces the memory verse about putting on a garment of love and kindness as Christ has loved us.

Putting to death what is earthlyReading from Colossians and Ephesians, the speaker emphasizes that we must put off evil desires, anger, and impurity before wearing a new garment.Ephesians 5:5

Letting go of bitterness in our heartsThe speaker shares how taking thoughts captive helps overcome everyday temptations to feel bitter over minor inconveniences.

Letting go of anxiety and worrySurrendering confusing and draining situations to God brings true rest and peace, replacing fear with the spirit of adoption.

Getting rid of the need for validationAvoiding foolish controversies and arguments prevents us from being led away from God's rest.

Clothing ourselves with Jesus ChristReading from Romans, the speaker notes the call to put on the Lord Jesus Christ and make no provision for the flesh.

Longing for and seeking the Holy SpiritThe speaker shares how he overcame doubts about whether the Holy Spirit was for him, comforted by promises that the Father gives the Spirit to those who ask.

The ultimate purpose of the Holy SpiritRather than focusing solely on spiritual gifts, we are reminded that the Holy Spirit leads us to behold God's glory and praise Him.

The priesthood of Melchizedek as a calling for usJust like Melchizedek prayed for Abraham and pointed him to God as the source of victory, everyday believers are called to intercede and encourage others.

Chopping down versus fertilizingReflecting on the parable of the unfruitful fig tree, the speaker encourages believers to choose to 'fertilize' struggling people with small acts of love rather than chopping them down.

Checking if we are disciples firstBefore interacting with the high standard of the Sermon on the Mount, we must ensure we are truly disciples who seek to honor the Lord.

Walking the narrow way with a gentle SaviorThe Lord does not give commands and leave us alone; He walks the narrow way with us, offering His grace and humble heart to help us obey.Matthew 11:28–30

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