NCCF Church Sharing - September 16, 2018

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Speaker: Church Title: NCCF Church Sharing Date: 09-16-2018 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 central message is that Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus by maintaining a standard of sound doctrine and practical Christianity in all areas of life. The speaker emphasizes that true discipleship is demonstrated not just by teaching, but by one's character, citing examples from Paul's life and Malachi's character. Ultimately, living this life requires the power of the Holy Spirit, which the speaker assures the audience is given richly to all who believe.

Outline

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Retaining the standard of sound wordsPaul instructs Timothy to retain the standard of sound words, raising the question of how a church maintains its standard without lowering it or adding human rules.2 Timothy 1:13

Sound doctrine as practical ChristianitySound doctrine is practical Christianity that applies to every area of daily life, which is what truly matters to God.

Paul's life and Levi's characterPaul wanted Timothy to remember his life and conduct alongside his teaching, much like God remembered Levi's character and upright walk.2 Timothy 3:10

Living a life above reproachBelievers should aspire to live a life so pure that even opponents and enemies can find no ground for accusation, just as was seen in the life of Daniel.Titus 2:8

Receiving the Holy Spirit richlyTo live this life, believers need the help of the Holy Spirit, whom God pours out richly upon the disobedient and needy through Jesus Christ.

Proving God's promises in daily lifeBy experiencing God's promises and provision in everyday situations like living in the Bay Area, believers can speak with confidence and encourage others.Titus 3:8

Boasting in weaknessPaul learned to boast in his weaknesses so that the power of Christ could rest upon him, as God's grace is always sufficient.2 Corinthians 12:9

Biblical examples of weakness and strengthFigures like Peter, Moses, and the woman with the issue of blood all faced their limitations, only to find God's strength and presence in their deepest need.Matthew 26:35

Distinguishing God's voice from condemnationThe enemy often disguises condemnation as God's voice after a fall, making believers wallow in guilt rather than receiving the Father's loving embrace.

The call to serve from love, not a drill sergeantWhen facing failure or the demands of service, believers often hear a drill sergeant's voice, whereas God calls His people to work together out of love.

God's thoughts and ways are full of pardonThough human thoughts default to condemnation, God's ways are marked by abundant pardon, compassion, and leading His children out with joy and peace.

Suffering hardship as a good soldierA good soldier of Christ Jesus avoids getting entangled in everyday civilian affairs in order to please the one who enlisted him.

A detached mindset and pure devotionBelievers must maintain a constant sense of detachment from earthly things and actively fight for simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ.Romans 12:2

Setting the mind on things aboveBelievers are called to continually keep seeking the things above where Christ is seated, letting communion with the Father matter more than earthly disappointments.Colossians 3:1–2

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