Speaker: NCCF Church
Title: NCCF Church Sharing
Date: 11/19/2023
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
Christians are called to become exact reflections of Jesus through individual purity and corporate participation in the local church. The speaker emphasizes that believers must deeply trust God's word and promises, recognizing Him as a loving Father rather than a harsh judge, and that the Holy Spirit dwelling within us provides greater assurance than miraculous displays. Walking the narrow path God calls us to requires endurance through temptation and opposition, but God's promises ensure we have the strength to escape and persevere.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
From viewing God as a hard master to a loving fatherThe song Open the Eyes of My Heart changed the speaker's view of God from a hard judge and stepfather to a loving father who gave His Son to save a sinner.
Why we gather together as believersBelievers come together not to bring honor to themselves, but to be reassured of God's goodness and His desire to live with us for eternity.
Knowing God's word is more real than our own existenceTo believe God is a loving father, we must be completely sure that His word, commandments, and promises are more real to us than our own existence.
Having something better than Old Testament displays of powerWhile people in the past looked for signs like the Red Sea splitting or Lazarus being raised, believers today have something far better: the Holy Spirit living inside us.
Three key verses to help us understand God as a loving fatherThe speaker introduces a commandment from Matthew 7, a statement about being hated for Jesus' name from Matthew 10, and a promise from 1 Corinthians 10.Matthew 7:13–14
God provides a way to endure temptationFirst Corinthians 10:13 promises that God is faithful and will not allow us to be tempted beyond what we can bear, providing a way of escape so we can endure.1 Corinthians 10:13
The chained lions on the narrow pathUsing imagery from Pilgrim's Progress, the speaker explains that the lions on the narrow path are chained by God, so they cannot attack those who stay on the path.
Bruised reeds and smoldering wicksThough believers may feel like bruised reeds or smoldering wicks through life's trials, God in His faithfulness will never let us be completely broken or put out.
The higher standard of the New CovenantJesus raised the standard in the New Covenant, teaching us to deal with heart issues like anger and lust rather than just outward actions.
A worldly proverb compared to the Christian lifeWhile a worldly proverb says going up a hill is hard and going down is easy, the speaker views the Christian climb toward God as easy and descending into sin as hard.
Overcoming to give glory and honor to GodGod helps us overcome every situation so that our lives give glory and honor to Him as overcomers who honor Him with their lives.
Recognizing a flawed perspective in prayerThe speaker admits he easily turns to God in major matters like forgiveness, healing, or marriage, but often neglects to include Him in routine daily decisions.
Praying without ceasing in daily work and lifeFirst Thessalonians 5:17 calls believers to pray without ceasing, turning routine life into constant fellowship and purposeful guidance by the Holy Spirit.1 Thessalonians 5:17
Confidence that God hears and answers according to His willFirst John 5:14-15 gives us confidence that when we ask anything according to His will, He hears us and grants our requests.1 John 5:14–15
Encouraging the younger generation to include God in everythingIncluding God in daily routine situations at school and work results in the best possible outcome and enables us to rejoice always in His perfect will.
Speaker: NCCF Church
Title: NCCF Church Sharing
Date: 11/19/2023
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
Christians are called to become exact reflections of Jesus through individual purity and corporate participation in the local church. The speaker emphasizes that believers must deeply trust God's word and promises, recognizing Him as a loving Father rather than a harsh judge, and that the Holy Spirit dwelling within us provides greater assurance than miraculous displays. Walking the narrow path God calls us to requires endurance through temptation and opposition, but God's promises ensure we have the strength to escape and persevere.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
From viewing God as a hard master to a loving fatherThe song Open the Eyes of My Heart changed the speaker's view of God from a hard judge and stepfather to a loving father who gave His Son to save a sinner.
Why we gather together as believersBelievers come together not to bring honor to themselves, but to be reassured of God's goodness and His desire to live with us for eternity.
Knowing God's word is more real than our own existenceTo believe God is a loving father, we must be completely sure that His word, commandments, and promises are more real to us than our own existence.
Having something better than Old Testament displays of powerWhile people in the past looked for signs like the Red Sea splitting or Lazarus being raised, believers today have something far better: the Holy Spirit living inside us.
Three key verses to help us understand God as a loving fatherThe speaker introduces a commandment from Matthew 7, a statement about being hated for Jesus' name from Matthew 10, and a promise from 1 Corinthians 10.Matthew 7:13–14
God provides a way to endure temptationFirst Corinthians 10:13 promises that God is faithful and will not allow us to be tempted beyond what we can bear, providing a way of escape so we can endure.1 Corinthians 10:13
The chained lions on the narrow pathUsing imagery from Pilgrim's Progress, the speaker explains that the lions on the narrow path are chained by God, so they cannot attack those who stay on the path.
Bruised reeds and smoldering wicksThough believers may feel like bruised reeds or smoldering wicks through life's trials, God in His faithfulness will never let us be completely broken or put out.
The higher standard of the New CovenantJesus raised the standard in the New Covenant, teaching us to deal with heart issues like anger and lust rather than just outward actions.
A worldly proverb compared to the Christian lifeWhile a worldly proverb says going up a hill is hard and going down is easy, the speaker views the Christian climb toward God as easy and descending into sin as hard.
Overcoming to give glory and honor to GodGod helps us overcome every situation so that our lives give glory and honor to Him as overcomers who honor Him with their lives.
Recognizing a flawed perspective in prayerThe speaker admits he easily turns to God in major matters like forgiveness, healing, or marriage, but often neglects to include Him in routine daily decisions.
Praying without ceasing in daily work and lifeFirst Thessalonians 5:17 calls believers to pray without ceasing, turning routine life into constant fellowship and purposeful guidance by the Holy Spirit.1 Thessalonians 5:17
Confidence that God hears and answers according to His willFirst John 5:14-15 gives us confidence that when we ask anything according to His will, He hears us and grants our requests.1 John 5:14–15
Encouraging the younger generation to include God in everythingIncluding God in daily routine situations at school and work results in the best possible outcome and enables us to rejoice always in His perfect will.
