NCCF Church Sharing - March 10, 2019

March 11, 201914mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: Church Title: Church Sharing Date: 03-10-2019 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 true religion is not merely outward observance but internal consistency, as illustrated by James 1:26. The speaker stresses that a person who claims to be religious but fails to bridle their tongue or deceive their own heart has worthless religion. He encourages listeners to align their speech with God's promises held in their heart, drawing parallels to Abraham's faith and Jesus' perfect self-control.

Outline

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Replacing names in James 1:26The speaker invites the congregation to personalize James 1:26 by replacing generic terms with their own names to see the verse as a direct command.

The danger of failing to practice what we studySharing a personal story of failing a math exam because he relied on mental memorization without writing things down, the speaker questions if preaching without practicing makes religion worthless.

Comparing our words to God's promisesExamining life through tough questions reveals how easily we complain or boast in our own strength instead of declaring God's promises when facing mountains.

Abraham's example of faithLooking at Abraham's trials, the speaker notes how we should use our mouths to confess God's promises rather than speaking out of fear or disbelief.

Holding off until God's will is clearAfter hesitating to share a point, the speaker found rest in remembering that Jesus only moved and spoke when He saw the Father doing it.John 5:19

Understanding the bridle of the LordThe bridle on a horse restrains it from doing its own will, much like the Holy Spirit restrains a believer from moving forward without God.

Jesus before the PhariseesJesus displayed a perfect bridle by refusing to speak when the Pharisees persisted, waiting entirely for God's timing.

Mastering our bodily members under graceUnder grace rather than law, believers can present their body's members as instruments of righteousness by submitting to God's bridle.

Moving beyond just not cursingWhile often taught in childhood as a rule against cursing, James 1:26 actually calls believers to never speak their own words.James 1:26

Seeking God's glory through His words aloneQuoting Jesus, the speaker emphasizes that anyone seeking their own glory speaks their own words, whereas true disciples seek God's glory by speaking only what the Father gives.

The New Covenant mark in EzekielEzekiel 16 describes a mark of entering the New Covenant where believers are humbled and stop opening their mouths in self-reliance.Ezekiel 16:62

Quality over quantity in speechAs Paul noted in 1 Corinthians, speaking a few Spirit-given words matters far more than an abundance of human ideas, leading the speaker to desire complete silence unless God commands speech.

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