NCCF Church Sharing

August 7, 202314mWatch on YouTube

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Speaker: NCCF Church Title: NCCF Church Sharing Date: 08/06/2023 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 emphasizes that Christians must strive to be an exact reflection of Jesus Christ, both individually through purity and corporately within the local church. The speaker highlights the importance of mutual encouragement within the body of Christ, citing biblical examples of supportive brothers. Ultimately, the message calls for a continuous commitment to 'die to self' in all areas of life, trusting that God's life will work through us.

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Bodybuilders in the New CovenantThe speaker introduces the theme of bodybuilders by looking at Godly brothers in the scriptures who served as functioning members of the body of Christ.

Onesiphorus refreshing PaulPaul writes about Onesiphorus who was not ashamed of Paul's chains and eagerly searched for him in Rome to encourage and refresh him.

Timothy's genuine concern for the churchPaul testifies that Timothy had a rare, genuine concern for the well-being of the church, unlike those who only seek their own interests.

Epaphras laboring in prayerEpaphras is described as a faithful servant who continually labored in earnest prayers that the believers would stand mature and fully assured in God's will.

Philemon's love and refreshing of the saintsPhilemon is recognized for his love and faith toward the Lord and all the saints, whose hearts were refreshed through him.

The life-changing message of death to selfThe message of debt to self is counter-intuitive and contrary to the world, yet it is the most important, life-changing truth for a Christian.

Death working in us and life flowing to othersWhen we constantly embrace dying to self even when we do not feel like it, the result is that Christ's life flows to benefit other people.

Rivers of living water for the thirstyJesus promises that when we are dry, thirsty, and dying to ourselves, rivers of living water will flow from our innermost beings.

The Valley of Dry BonesGod can raise a mighty army out of a valley of dry bones, picturing the incredible work God does when we are completely dead to ourselves.

Contrasting death and life in the BeatitudesEvery Beatitude in the Sermon on the Mount presents a stark contrast between the world's system and the paradoxical way of God's kingdom.

Applying daily dying in everyday situationsWhether dealing with daily frustrations or unfair treatment, choosing to die to self constantly brings forth the promise of divine life.

Passing this promise to the younger generationWith children making up a large portion of the church, the burden is to help the next generation experience the practice of death to self early in life.

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