NCCF Church Sharing - March 01, 2015

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Speaker: Church Title: NCCF Church Sharing Date: 03-01-2015 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 emphasizes that true worship is not limited to singing but is a life sacrifice and following Jesus. He draws from Psalm 69 to argue that praising God during affliction is more pleasing to Him than making sacrifices. The core message is that believers should maintain a spirit of willing praise to God, even amidst difficulty, recognizing that all blessings come from Him.

Outline

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Victory through praiseStudying a chapter on victory through praise convicts Jeremy that he has not given praise its proper place in his life, often separating worship entirely from praise.

When praising is better than sacrificingPraising God while in affliction and pain is more pleasing to Him than making traditional sacrifices.

Having a willing heart like DavidDavid recognized that all things come from God's hand, and he rejoiced in the people's willingness to give back to God from what He provided.

Praising God regardless of circumstancesBelievers should not wait for good outcomes to praise God, but should offer praise even in the middle of adversity because of His sovereignty.

Praising the name of the LordGod's names describe His character, and praising the names of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit reminds believers of His love, salvation, and help.

The joy of fellowshipThe primary blessing and gift God gives is fellowship with Him and with other believers, which brings complete joy.

People and God make places specialReflecting on trips to Yosemite, Jeremy realizes that the beauty of a place is secondary to the people and the relationship with God experienced there.

The fruit of the Spirit of adoptionOver time, the Holy Spirit deepens a believer's appreciation for the cross and the reality of adoption, producing true joy and love.

Rejoicing in brothers and sistersPaul viewed the believers in Philippi as his joy and crown, showing the deep value of fellowship within the body of Christ.

Shifting focus from petty struggles to GodBobby describes feeling frustrated by disorganized coworkers and how God used those moments to shift his focus toward trusting and depending on Him.

Living by the Spirit in difficult situationsFaced with the choice to react in anger or seek the Holy Spirit's help, Bobby is reminded not to grow weary in doing good so that he may reap eternal life.

Working heartily for the LordBelievers are called to work with sincerity and fear of the Lord, serving Christ rather than men and receiving the reward of their inheritance.Colossians 3:22–25

Displaying God's character to othersBy responding with patience and grace in hard circumstances, believers allow others to experience God's compassion and mercy firsthand.2 Peter 3:9

Created for HimAll things were created through Christ and for Him, meaning the fundamental purpose of human life is to exist entirely for God.

Giving all glory to GodIn the parable of the talents, the faithful servants returned all that they earned back to their master, challenging believers to keep none of God's glory for themselves.

Moving from "for me" to "for him"Paul concludes that believers must abandon a self-centered "for me" attitude and fully embrace a life lived "for him."

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