NCCF Church Sharing - June 14, 2015

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Speaker: Church Title: Church Sharing Date: 06-14-2015 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 emphasizes that a mark of spiritual growth is increasing sensitivity to one's own sin and unChristlike behavior. He shares personal convictions regarding negative talk, citing Matthew 12:36 about accounting for every careless word. The message warns against becoming 'busy bodies' or gossips, which stems from pride, and stresses the importance of guarding one's speech, especially when interacting with unbelievers.

Outline

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Growing in sensitivity to our sinThe mark of God's blessing and spiritual growth is growing in sensitivity to un-christlikeness and being convicted over smaller sins.

Conviction over idle words and gossipAfter speaking negatively about someone, Bobby was convicted over idle words and busybodiness that ruins Christian testimony.

The difference between punishment and disciplineChristians are disciplined by God out of love, while Jesus took the punishment of justice for us.

Not being careful to walk with all the heartRoger uses King Jehu's partial obedience to warn against complacency and failing to root out every hidden sin.

Being ready for the return of ChristJust as a homeowner would be alert for a thief, believers must be watchful and ready for the unexpected return of Jesus.

Seeking God's kingdom without a formulaWe should seek God's kingdom and righteousness because we genuinely care about His interests rather than treating Him like a formula to get what we want.Matthew 6:33

Having faith to bring others to JesusThrough the story of the paralytic lowered through the roof, Surin is challenged to have faith and pray for his father-in-law's physical and spiritual needs.

The fear of the Lord and humilityLooking at Moses and Isaiah, Paul C. highlights that approaching God requires removing our sandals, recognizing our sin, and walking in profound humility.

Covering truth with the flesh of graceReflecting on Titus, Paul C. reminds us not to judge others harshly, remembering we were once saved purely by God's mercy rather than our own merit.

Renewing strength while waiting on the LordAfter struggling with muscle issues, Surin rejoices in hiking Mission Peak and experiencing God's faithfulness to renew strength for the weary.Isaiah 40:29–31

Spiritual lessons from hiking up a mountainHiking serves as a metaphor for overcoming sin: just like water and air are freely available on a trail, the Holy Spirit gives us grace and strength to keep climbing.

Laying aside every weightTo make fast spiritual progress, we must cast down negative thoughts, receive and give encouragement, and lay aside every extra sin and baggage.

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