NCCF Church Sharing - January 14, 2018

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Speaker: Church Title: NCCF Church Sharing Date: 01-14-2018 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 the Christian goal is to reflect Jesus Christ both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. Key themes include relying on the Holy Spirit's confirmation of God's word and maintaining joy regardless of circumstances by trusting in God's predetermined plan. The speaker also addressed the deceptive sin of the love of money, urging listeners to seek the Kingdom of God first and trusting in God's promise to heal unfaithfulness.

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God has given us eternal lifeThe testimony is that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.1 John 5:7

John's last testimonyWhen disciples came to John questioning people going to Jesus, John responded that a man can receive nothing unless it is given from heaven.John 3:27

Is my joy made full?Considering John's situation challenges us to ask if our joy is complete, accepting whatever God prepares without substituting our own plans.

Realizing the love of moneyMarriage and increased living expenses revealed a hidden love of money, which Jesus warns cannot coexist with serving God.

When money is decreasingTight budgets cause excessive thinking about money, pushing us to prove God's promise to supply our needs even in expensive places.

When money is increasingA larger paycheck brought happiness, exposing that joy was tied to money rather than staying anchored in God.

God's promise to heal unfaithfulnessAfter chapters of Israel's unfaithfulness, God promises to heal their apostasy, a promise to claim for freedom from the love of money.Hosea 14:4

Preparing the PassoverJesus sent disciples to prepare the Passover room, but an oversight left no servant to wash their dusty feet.

Who will wash the feet?The disciples each reasoned why someone else should meet the obvious need rather than lowering themselves to serve.

Jesus takes the towelDespite teaching them about humility for years, Jesus Himself took off His clothes, put on a towel, and washed their feet.

Living out love through the Holy SpiritWe do not have to work up God's love on our own; the Holy Spirit within us enables His love to be perfected in our daily lives.

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