NCCF Church Sharing - August 8, 2021

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NCCF Church Sharing Date: August 8, 2021 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)

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The central message is the vital importance of encouraging others, drawing parallels from Jesus delaying his ascension to encourage the disciples. True encouragement requires a heart filled with love and a desire to show others God's love. If one cannot encourage others, the speaker suggests starting by encouraging one's own soul or one's family.

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What did Jesus say to Mary Magdalene?Jesus tells Mary not to cling to Him because He has not yet ascended, asking her to go tell His brethren about His ascension.

Why did Jesus delay His ascension?Jesus delayed going to the Father so He could bring a word of encouragement to His scattered and discouraged disciples.

The importance of the ministry of encouragementJesus called the apostles His brothers for the first time and united them under one Father, proving that believers should desire to encourage one another.

How can we encourage our own souls?When lacking someone else to encourage, a person can start by speaking to their own soul and hoping in God, as seen in the Psalms.

Encouraging our kids and those closest to usIt is easy to encourage children, wives, and people at home or church because love is already present and they look up to us for God's truth.

The javelin of discouragement in our livesJust like Goliath's sharp javelin, discouraging forces can pierce our daily lives with brutal intensity.

Who is faster: Goliath's javelin or David's stone?David ran quickly toward the battle line and defeated the giant with a stone before Goliath could strike.

The blessing found in the valleyDavid went into the valley and found five smooth stones that had been shaped by trials and streams, knowing that God is found in valley moments.1 Samuel 17:3

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