NCCF Church Sharing - Sep 25, 2016

September 28, 201618mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: Church Title: NCCF Church Sharing Date: 09-25-2016 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 uses the story of Abraham interceding for Sodom to teach lessons on persistent prayer and boldness. He advises listeners not to stop asking God for things, even if answers seem delayed, and to pray boldly rather than timidly. Furthermore, he encourages moving beyond praying from anxiety or fear to praying from a place of thanksgiving, which is a true sign of faith.

Outline

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Why did Abraham stop praying for Sodom?Abraham interceded for Sodom down to ten righteous people, then stopped asking, leading the speaker to reflect on why we sometimes stop praying for things.

Learning to ask God boldlyAbraham asked hesitantly from a place of feeling like dust, teaching the speaker that believers should ask God boldly.

Bringing burdens to God instead of relying on selfTrying to carry troubles in our own strength is like a child struggling with a heavy bag without looking to their father for help.

Praying from a place of ThanksgivingPaul instructs believers to be anxious for nothing but present requests with thanksgiving, trusting in God's goodness.

Passing through Vanity Fair and avoiding Doubting CastleReflecting on Pilgrim's Progress, the speaker shares the importance of ignoring worldly vanity, marking spiritual traps for others, and marveling at God's grace.

Introduction and appreciation for the church familyA new attendee shares how purposeful God has been in guiding them to the church from Atlanta and expresses gratitude for the supportive community.

Santosh's testimony and journey to faithSantosh shares how his family experienced God's grace through difficult times and how watching online sermons led them to this church.

Bonita's testimony and desire for baptismBonita shares her background in a Christian family, realizing the importance of fellowship after moving, and her desire to be baptized by choice.

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