NCCF Church Sharing

October 17, 202213mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: NCCF Church Title: NCCF Church Sharing Date: 10/16/2022 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 central message is that Christian life requires a daily commitment to choose the new life provided by God's living Word over the thoughts of the flesh. The speaker illustrates this through several personal testimonies, including resisting a trip to India based on God's word, overcoming discouragement from sin, receiving spiritual renewal, and trusting in the Lord rather than self-strength. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to live by the imperishable Word of God.

Outline

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

Reciting 1 Peter 1:23The congregation recites the memory verse about being born again through the living and enduring word of God.

The Daily Born-Again ExperienceThe speaker realizes that being born again is a daily experience of choosing the new life of God's Word over the flesh.

First Instance: Travel to IndiaWhen facing a confusing visa delay for an India trip, God used Genesis to guide the speaker not to go that summer, leading to their son's baptism.

Second Instance: Overcoming Sin and DiscouragementWhen discouraged after falling into sin, the speaker was restored by God's promise in Micah that the Lord is light even in darkness.

Third Instance: Overcoming DrynessFeeling spiritually dry, the speaker received Isaiah's promise of water on thirsty land and the Spirit poured out on offspring.

Fourth Instance: Trusting God in Job StrugglesStruggling with job stress using self-reliance led to fear, but Jeremiah contrasted trusting mankind versus trusting the Lord.

Fifth Instance: God's Spirit Brooding Over UsReflecting on Genesis, the speaker is amazed that God's spirit brooded over them even when they were an unbeliever, encouraging prayer for unsaved family.

Reflecting on the Doomsday Seed VaultThe speaker compares the Doomsday seed vault and earthly plans for financial security with relying on God's eternal provisions.

The Parable of the Rich ManJesus warns against greed and storing up possessions because life does not consist of an abundance of things.

Dying to Self and the New BirthHitting rock bottom taught the speaker that dying to self is lifelong, rooted in the imperishable seed of Jesus.

New Strength and Freedom from SinBeing born of God means His seed remains in believers, giving them new strength and the power to resist sin.

Living Out the Kingdom Where PlantedPurified by obeying the truth, believers are called to love deeply and be a blessing right where they are planted as husbands, fathers, and family.

The Value of Meditating on God's WordMeditating on the memory verse kept distractions away and underscored the vital importance of midweek studies and the Word.

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