NCCF Church Sharing - Feb 08, 2015

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Speaker: NCCF Church Title: Church Sharing Date: 02-08-2015 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 member of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

Summary

The speaker discusses the biblical story of Balaam to illustrate the danger of repeatedly questioning God's initial answer. He explains that Balaam's error was not in asking God, but in being dissatisfied with the first answer and asking again, which ultimately displeased God. The message encourages the audience to accept God's word the first time it is given, and also touches on the need to be strong in the Lord, referencing passages on steadfastness and patience.

Outline

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What was the error of Balaam?The speaker explores the story of Balaam in Numbers to understand what it means not to refuse God who speaks, noting that Balaam's error was asking God a second time hoping for a different answer.

Being strong in the Lord through His wordGod wants believers to be strong, energized, and motivated rather than discouraged or lethargic, and He uses His word to refresh and lift them up like water on a dry plant.Ephesians 6:10

Waiting on God's word to encourage othersBelievers should seek God for a specific word to share with others in need rather than just relying on human ideas, remaining silent until God gives them something helpful to say.

Why is God good?Reflecting on the question 'Why do you call me good?', the speaker shares that God is good because believers belong to Him as adopted children and because His kindness leads them to turn away from sin.

There is no partiality with GodBecause God shows no partiality, the remarkable life-transformations He brought about in biblical figures like Paul and Jacob are entirely possible for believers today.Romans 2:11

Overcoming the worries of the world by seeing JesusWhen facing physical pain and worldly worries, the key is to have one's eyes opened to who Jesus truly is in all His power and authority, which immediately calms fear and brings peace.Mark 4:19

The threefold meaning in the blood of JesusReflecting on years of praying for protection through the blood of Jesus, the speaker highlights three aspects found in it: forgiveness of sins, deliverance from the evil one, and divine protection.

New family members share their journeyRaj and Sarah share how God answered their prayers by leading them to this church family where members actively apply God's word and seek to grow together in Christ.