NCCF Church Sharing

February 22, 202119mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: NCCF Church Title: NCCF Church Sharing Date: 02/21/2021 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 urges the audience to guard their hearts from seeking approval from people, emphasizing that God knows our deepest motives. True spiritual growth requires prioritizing the approval of God over the praise or judgment of men. Furthermore, the message stresses the need for daily, attentive connection with God, warning against spiritual complacency, even when surrounded by godly people or church activity.

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The Lord sees the hidden motives of the heartProverbs 15:11 reveals that death and destruction hold no secrets from the Lord, and He knows the inner motives of humanity.

Areas where we seek approval from menBelievers must guard against seeking a good reputation through bible knowledge, prayer, giving, or trying to impress others.

Seeking the approval of God rather than peopleJohn 12:43 notes that some rulers loved human approval rather than God's approval, making it vital to seek to please the Lord.

Being known by God through loving HimFirst Corinthians 8:2 states that if anyone loves God, he is known by Him, requiring us to love God with all our heart and obey His commandments.

The danger of routine and complacencyAfter months at home during lockdowns, it is easy for routine and complacency to set in physically and spiritually without major trials.

The warning from the Israelites in the wildernessFirst Corinthians 10:1-5 describes how the Israelites had spiritual food and drink from Christ, yet with most of them God was not well pleased.

Taking heed and testing our daily connectivityBelievers must listen with close attention to God daily, ensuring their spiritual connectivity is strong rather than buffering.

The risk of spiritual atrophy like an unguided axeIsaiah 10:15-16 warns against boasting in our own accomplishments and losing our connection to God, which leads to a gradual spiritual starvation.

Finding salvation by seeking Jesus with all the heartJesus seeks to save the lost from sin, and those who call upon Him with a repentant heart find compassion and pardon.

God works on the ground of brokenness and humilityPsalm 34:18 shows that the Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Today is the best time to seek the LordBelievers are reminded to return to the pure devotion they had when they first knew the Lord, seeking God Himself rather than just His blessings.

Seeking the Lord Himself like the early disciplesIn John 1:37, the disciples followed Jesus simply to be with Him, desiring the person of Christ rather than just his help or wisdom.John 1:37

Responding to Jesus' call right nowJesus responds to those who seek Him with an immediate invitation to come and see, showing that now is the time to act.

Heeding the word without making a delayed planWhen God brings correction or instruction, believers should heed the word immediately rather than postponing dealing with Him.

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