NCCF Church Sharing - September 23, 2018

September 25, 201821mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: Church Title: NCCF Church Sharing Date: 09-23-2018 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 Christ, both individually and corporately. The speaker emphasizes that Jesus's life serves as the ultimate example, demonstrating that through faith, persistence, and continually seeking to love righteousness and hate lawlessness, believers can experience His great salvation. He urges the congregation to remain persistent in prayer and guard against internal idols that lead to impatience and discouragement.

Outline

The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

Do not neglect such a great salvationDrawing from Hebrews chapter 2, the speaker introduces the warning not to neglect the great salvation we have been given.

Paying close attention to the life of JesusEverything Jesus did became a message and an example for us, as He was made like us and tempted in all things yet without sin.Hebrews 1:2Hebrews 2:17

Jesus sympathizes and helps those who are temptedBecause Jesus experienced temptation, He truly understands us and is both willing and able to help when we approach Him in faith.Hebrews 4:16

Being patient with everyone in daily lifeWe are called to be patient with all people, whether at home with family or on the road with slow drivers, despite our frustrations.1 Thessalonians 5:14

Impatience reveals little idols of the heartImpatience often stems from hidden idols in our hearts that demand honor, comfort, or convenience, which we must guard against.1 John 5:21

The enemy's tactics and the power of the Holy SpiritThe devil seeks to use our impatience to disturb family peace, but we can rely on the Holy Spirit and God's power to keep us from falling.1 Peter 5:8

Jesus became like us to help us grow in mercyJesus became a man so He could experience being wronged and show us how to be merciful, forgiving, and compassionate.

The parable of the unmerciful servantJesus teaches through a parable that God takes mercy seriously, and we must forgive others from the heart as we have been forgiven.

Suffering through temptation by trusting GodWhen reviled or wronged, we must endure internal suffering rather than retaliate, entrusting ourselves to God who judges righteously.

Examining our own hearts for compassionAs we grow, we must check whether we are becoming more merciful like Jesus or simply annoyed by the faults of others.

Related messages

Back to the catalog

NCCF Church

NCCF Church Sharing - September 23, 2018

September 25, 2018 · 21m

Following Jesus Prayer