NCCF Church Sharing - Oct 30, 2016

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Speaker: Church Title: Church Sharing Date: 10-30-2016 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 emphasizes that the goal of Christians is to reflect Jesus by growing in personal purity and functioning corporately within the local church. Drawing from Psalm 18, the message highlights that even during 'days of calamity,' the Lord remains a support. The core message is to consistently run hard after God's promises, maintaining confidence and seeking wisdom and submission in all areas of life, regardless of current circumstances.

Outline

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Rescued from enemies and SaulThe speaker introduces Psalm 18, noting how David praised God on the day He was rescued from the hand of all his enemies and Saul.

Days of calamity versus days of victoryHe contrasts difficult days of low sleep and heavy workloads with days of victory, realizing that God remains his support in both.

Confidence through seeking the LordDrawing on Psalm 27, he explains how acknowledging his need for God on tough days brings steady confidence regardless of outward circumstances.

Growing and becoming strong in the SpiritLooking at Luke 2:40, the speaker prays to continually grow and receive strength and wisdom from the Lord.Luke 2:40

Grace in speech and subjectionHe prays that God's grace would flow into his speech and that he would grow in submission and a soft, yielded heart.

Increasing in wisdom and favorHe desires that his life reflect Jesus' growth in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and man, humbling himself before the Lord.

Running hard after GodThe speaker shares Psalm 63:8 and reflects on what it means to truly run hard after God and His purposes.

Abraham's unwavering faithHe points to Romans 4 to show how Abraham believed God and ran hard in faith even when his body was as good as dead.

Mary Magdalene's persistent pursuitHe describes how Mary Magdalene wept at the empty tomb and refused to leave until she personally found Jesus.John 20:10

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