Sermons About Christian-living
United for a Purpose (1 Corinthians 1:10-17)
Paul appeals to the Corinthians to walk in unity. Pride was creating factionalism in the Corinthian church. Humility was the answer; a humility that embraces the ugliness and offense of the cross. In the face of the cross and the gospel there is no room for our pride, because they highlight that we have nothing good in ourselves.
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Hope in Weakness (Romans 8:26-27)
We are weak -- we are weak because of our sin, but we are also weak simply because we are limited, dependent, finite creatures. This weakness reveals itself in our prayers, as well. Even if we pray without distraction, we "do not know what to pray for as we ought." But Paul encourages us that we have the Holy Spirit who intercedes for us in our prayers. And we can have confidence that the Holy Spirit's intercession is perfect because he has perfect knowledge.
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The Gospel and the Law
The Bible is clear God accepts us solely on faith, apart from our performance. But what part do God's commands (do’s), prohibitions (do not’s), and expectations (should do’s) play in God's plan of redemption and the lives of Christians? That is the question we'll address in this week's message.
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Pursuing Growth in Godliness (2 Peter 1:1-11)
Peter reminds us that Jesus has secured our faith, righteousness, grace, forgiveness, and sanctification. Grounded in this, he urges us to persevere and grow in godliness, in the completely sufficient power and grace that Christ has provided.
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Blessed by Faith
Ever heard someone say, "God bless you"? It’s a commonly used expression in various situations, but how does one know whether or not God is truly blessing him/her? In other words, what exactly is God's blessing, and how do we "get" it? In this message, we explore these very practical and personal questions and learn how God blesses us with the Gospel.
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Living by Faith
For many Christians, the role of faith in the process of growth and maturity in Christ is confusing and unclear. Uncertainty and unanswered questions tend to lead us away from the Gospel and back to a religious, works-based mindset. In effect, we return to depending on our performance to live the Christian life. In this sermon, the Apostle Paul reminds the Galatian church of the role of faith, not only in becoming a Christian, but also in growing as a Christian.
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The Hope of All Creation (Romans 8:18-25)
Suffering is a very real part of our experience in the "not yet" of God's kingdom. We will certainly encounter suffering. God provides many comforts and helps to us in our suffering, including the Holy Spirit, fellow believers, and the hope that we have. We can also gain encouragement by seeing God's purposes in suffering, both for us individually and also for creation. God calls us to endure our suffering in hope, and we can be sure that he cares about us in our suffering.
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The Hallmarks of Consistent Christianity
Philippians 1:27-30 The Hallmarks of Consistent Christianity
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The Witness of the Spirit (Romans 8:16-17)
The pillar of our security and assurance in our salvation is the gospel. Do you know, understand and believe the gospel? Are you actively and persistently putting your faith in Christ? Here is your primary assurance that you belong to Christ. In addition to this primary means of assurance, we may also draw assurance from the fact that the gospel and word and Spirit are at work in our lives producing the fruit of the Spirit; and from our experience of God's peace and comfort and nearness in the Spirit.
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