NCCF Church Sharing - October 21, 2018

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Speaker: Church Title: NCCF Church Sharing Date: 10-21-2018 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 message emphasizes that God's immense love for us, proven by His calling us despite our backgrounds, should compel us to respond with selfless love to others. Instead of judging others' failures, we should adopt a posture of humility, asking, "Perhaps I am the problem." The speaker also draws a parallel to Haggai's message, urging believers not to become comfortable in their blessings but to maintain a burden for God's work.

Outline

The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

How Have You Loved Us?The foundational proof of God's love is that He sovereignly chose us, much like He chose Jacob over Esau despite both coming from the same background.

Responding to People in NeedRecognizing that our own standing comes from unearned grace should keep us from judging others in their struggles and compel us to take responsibility to help them.

Dwelling in Paneled HousesJust as the returning exiles built comfortable homes while neglecting God's temple, Christians can easily drift into satisfying their own lives while losing a burden for God's name.

The Danger of Self-DeceptionHistory shows that truly great servants of God do not seek their own interests, and living a comfortable middle-class life centered on self is a form of self-deception.

Bought with a PriceBecause we belong completely to God who paid for us with His Son, keeping even a small portion of our life for ourselves is like intruding upon property that is entirely His.

Enemies of Christ's ReignIn the parable of the minas, Jesus defines those who do not want Him to reign over them as His enemies, warning us against harboring a selfish will that resists His complete authority.

Seeking God's Interests FirstWhen our prayers and daily desires shift from asking solely for ourselves to caring about what God cares about, we bring profound joy to His heart.

Learning to Righteously RejoiceExamining the Beatitudes and Jesus' teachings on worry reveals that true rejoicing is not about focusing on the gift, but on the Father who feeds the birds and clothes the lilies.Matthew 6:25

Focusing on the Father's HandWhatever comes into our lives—whether good or challenging—is given by the same nail-pierced hand that gave everything for us, assuring us that it is for our ultimate best.

Counting Trials All JoyJames encourages believers to consider trials as joy because the testing of faith produces endurance, leading to spiritual maturity and completeness.

The School of Trials and Spiritual FitnessJust as maximum cardiovascular benefit is achieved during intense exertion in a target heart rate zone, our spiritual growth is maximized during deep trials where we desperately seek God.

Drinking the Father's CupViewed as a wise bestowment from a loving father rather than random chance, every trial is a cup appointed by God, much like Jesus willingly drank the cup given by His Father.

Testing the Genuineness of Our FaithTrials act as a litmus test for our faith, purifying it like gold in the fire and proving its authenticity before the revelation of Jesus Christ.2 Corinthians 13:5

God's Faithful Control and the Great Cloud of WitnessesGod is faithful and will never allow us to be tested beyond what we can bear, surrounding us with the encouragement of fellow believers who walk the same path of faith.1 Corinthians 10:13

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