Speaker: Bobby McDonald & Jeremy Utley
Title: Our Journeys With NCCF
Date: 05-13-2018
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 speaker shares how his life with God transformed from a shallow understanding of faith to a deep appreciation for God's overflowing love, which is revealed through New Covenant truths. He emphasizes that true Christian life involves more than just avoiding sin; it requires a radical transformation of one's inner self and embracing the cross. Ultimately, he stresses that genuine church fellowship is impossible without each member actively carrying their cross.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Recognizing God's Sovereign DrawingLooking back, the speaker realizes that even in his youth, it was God's constant love and sovereign drawing that put a desire in his heart for Him.John 6:44
Moving Beyond a Shallow, Self-Centered Christian LifeFor years the speaker maintained a shallow walk where he only went to God like a baby crying out for help with problems, until deeper truths began to open his eyes.
A Changed View of God's Overflowing LoveNew covenant teaching transformed his view of God's love from a slightly moist sponge that required hard effort to squeeze, to an overflowing sponge where even daily inconveniences are drops of His love.
Being Passionately Delivered from Sin through the CrossGod's burden is to transform what we are, passionately delivering us from slavery to sin through the cross, not as a harsh taskmaster, but out of deep love for our good.
Real Fellowship Requires Carrying the CrossReal church family fellowship is hindered by sin, but those who follow Jesus's words and do the will of God become the true family that can fellowship together forever.
From Constant Discouragement to the Hope of His CallingReflecting on the past, the speaker contrasts a former life of constant condemnation, guilt, and despair with the vibrant hope he now knows.Ephesians 1:18
Comprehending the Love of Christ Along with All the SaintsTrue knowledge of God's love and security is not found in isolation, but is comprehended along with all the saints as the church family ministers and encourages one another daily.Ephesians 3:17–18
Observing the Word Made Flesh in Brothers and SistersRather than just hearing abstract theology or being told that commands like 'sin shall not be master over you' only apply in heaven, the speaker witnessed the literal pattern lived out in his brothers and sisters.Romans 6:14
Finding True Love and Continuing in What Has Been LearnedDrawn in by witnessing the love of God in a local class amidst deep personal despair, the speaker values knowing the people from whom these precious truths were learned.
The Value of a Local Body Where Lives Are OpenThe unique blessing of a local church family is having a transparent community where members can genuinely say 'you have seen how I lived among you' out of an overflowing relationship with the Father.
Speaker: Bobby McDonald & Jeremy Utley
Title: Our Journeys With NCCF
Date: 05-13-2018
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 speaker shares how his life with God transformed from a shallow understanding of faith to a deep appreciation for God's overflowing love, which is revealed through New Covenant truths. He emphasizes that true Christian life involves more than just avoiding sin; it requires a radical transformation of one's inner self and embracing the cross. Ultimately, he stresses that genuine church fellowship is impossible without each member actively carrying their cross.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Recognizing God's Sovereign DrawingLooking back, the speaker realizes that even in his youth, it was God's constant love and sovereign drawing that put a desire in his heart for Him.John 6:44
Moving Beyond a Shallow, Self-Centered Christian LifeFor years the speaker maintained a shallow walk where he only went to God like a baby crying out for help with problems, until deeper truths began to open his eyes.
A Changed View of God's Overflowing LoveNew covenant teaching transformed his view of God's love from a slightly moist sponge that required hard effort to squeeze, to an overflowing sponge where even daily inconveniences are drops of His love.
Being Passionately Delivered from Sin through the CrossGod's burden is to transform what we are, passionately delivering us from slavery to sin through the cross, not as a harsh taskmaster, but out of deep love for our good.
Real Fellowship Requires Carrying the CrossReal church family fellowship is hindered by sin, but those who follow Jesus's words and do the will of God become the true family that can fellowship together forever.
From Constant Discouragement to the Hope of His CallingReflecting on the past, the speaker contrasts a former life of constant condemnation, guilt, and despair with the vibrant hope he now knows.Ephesians 1:18
Comprehending the Love of Christ Along with All the SaintsTrue knowledge of God's love and security is not found in isolation, but is comprehended along with all the saints as the church family ministers and encourages one another daily.Ephesians 3:17–18
Observing the Word Made Flesh in Brothers and SistersRather than just hearing abstract theology or being told that commands like 'sin shall not be master over you' only apply in heaven, the speaker witnessed the literal pattern lived out in his brothers and sisters.Romans 6:14
Finding True Love and Continuing in What Has Been LearnedDrawn in by witnessing the love of God in a local class amidst deep personal despair, the speaker values knowing the people from whom these precious truths were learned.
The Value of a Local Body Where Lives Are OpenThe unique blessing of a local church family is having a transparent community where members can genuinely say 'you have seen how I lived among you' out of an overflowing relationship with the Father.
