NCCF Church Sharing

December 28, 202026mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: NCCF Church Title: NCCF Church Sharing Date: 12/27/2020 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 true discipleship requires a radical, all-consuming devotion to God that surpasses all earthly loves, mirroring Jesus' obedience to the Father. The core teaching is that the blessing is not found in merely knowing scripture or accumulating knowledge, but in actively doing what is known. This requires a simple, devoted heart focused on God's presence, rather than outward religious activity.

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Radical obedience through Ezekiel's exampleGod asked Ezekiel not to mourn the death of his wife as a sign to Israel, showing supreme love and obedience to God above all else.

Loving the Lord supremely over all relationshipsJesus states that being His disciple requires a love for Him that far surpasses love for family or even one's own life.

Learning from David's simple devotion to GodComparing David and Solomon shows that God is not impressed by outward religious works, but desires a simple, heart-level relationship with His people.

The blessing is in doing, not just knowingThe speaker reflects on John 13:17, emphasizing that spiritual blessing comes from putting God's word into practice rather than just gathering information.John 13:17

Beware of pharisaical knowledge without realityAccumulating biblical knowledge without a corresponding life of obedience runs the risk of falling into hypocritical Pharisaism.Luke 12:1

Applying truth to everyday situationsLike keeping dangerous objects away from a child, believers must carefully and practically remove spiritual hazards and apply every truth taught by God.

Jesus washing feet and dying to selfKnowing Judas was about to betray Him, Jesus still humbled Himself to wash the disciples' feet, demonstrating how to die to personal rights and personalities.

Making allowance for one another in lovePaul instructs believers in Ephesians to be patient, humble, and make allowances for each other's faults to maintain the unity of the Spirit.

Dwelling together in true unityTrue fellowship among brothers and sisters requires dying to our own preferences and personalities so we can truly be at peace with all people.

Understanding the holiness of Christ's loveJesus washed feet out of a complete, heavenly love, and believers must receive this cleansing to have a part with Him and love others.

Happiness at home through a servant's heartThe word 'blessed' can mean happy; true happiness is found by following Jesus's example of serving instead of demanding that others meet our expectations.

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