NCCF Church Sharing - September 22, 2019

September 26, 201930mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: NCCF Church Title: Church Sharing Date: 09-22-2019 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 is to live without fear because Jesus is present in every situation, comparing life's challenges to a boat in a storm. The speaker emphasizes relying on promises like John 6:37, which assures that Jesus will never cast believers away. He encourages trusting God's timing, even when situations seem hopeless, and focusing on the core need to lead others to know Christ.

Outline

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He will never cast us awayJohn 6:37 is highlighted as an anchor verse reminding us that when we come to Jesus, He will never cast us away despite our feelings of condemnation.John 6:37

The Father is with meReflecting on Jesus' testimony in John 16:32, the speaker reminds believers that even when left alone, we are not alone because the Father is always with us.

Do not be afraid any longer, only believeLooking at Jairus bringing his dying daughter to Jesus in Mark 5:36, believers are encouraged to respond in faith and trust rather than fear or haste.

Treating fear as a command to disobeyFear should be taken as seriously as any other sin because Jesus commanded us not to fear, calling us to a heart of pure faith without a hint of anxiety.

Keeping our eyes focused on Christ at the centerJust like an optical illusion with arrows, we must keep our eyes fixed on Christ at the center instead of getting distracted by discouragers and the law around us.

A river to swim inThe measuring of the waters in Ezekiel 47 represents the fullness of the Holy Spirit, which is deep enough that we must dive in rather than stay in shallow safety.

Words of grace for the downcast soulIn John 8, Jesus offers words of grace to the woman caught in adultery, drawing her close while turning away her accusers.

Finding a home at God's altarPsalm 84 shows that even the smallest sparrow or swallow finds a nest at God's altar, reminding us that God cares for the tiniest details of our lives.

He gives to his beloved even in sleepPsalm 127:2 reminds us that our hard labor and anxious efforts do not secure our lives, but God provides for His beloved even while they sleep.

From emptiness to fullness through trialsThe story of Naomi in the Book of Ruth illustrates how God uses bitter trials and hardships for our good to make us more compassionate and humble.

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