Sermons About Virtue
Saved from Religion
Courage is the inner strength to stand against the odds, and face difficulty for a higher cause. C.S. Lewis once said “courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point.” Today in the Word we focus on Paul’s trials. These are more than legal trials, they are also spiritual. In our current culture we tend to choose the path that is easy and expedient, rather than difficult and right one. Jesus died to save us from sin and to call us from cowardice to courage. This is wonderfully illustrated in the life of Paul in Acts 22 and 23.
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The Greatest Virtues 3 - Love
Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly. Spiritual fads, movements, emphases and institutions come and go but these three virtues endure! They are the principle godly characteristics that empower the effective and victorious Christian life!
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A Lesser Virtue
Christians don't hear enough about the virtue of perseverance. We hear a lot about faith, hope, and love, but not about what keeps us going through hard times. Perseverance is essential to the faith. We must run and (most importantly) finish the race.
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Toward An Understanding Of Christian Music Principles
What Biblical Principles should be applied to the area of music?
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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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Redeeming Ruth: A Frowning Providence
The honesty of Naomi, the faith and virtue of Ruth, the providence of God. The story continues...
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King of the Wild Frontier
A number of celebrities and lesser knowns threatened (promised?) to leave the United States if George W. Bush was reelected president in 2004. But before Bush, there was Martin Van Buren, and before today’s political malcontents, there was Davy Crockett (1786–1836), “king of the wild frontier†as the popular 1955 politically incorrect “Ballad of Davy Crockett†described him. In a letter written to Charles Shultz dated December 25, 1834, Crockett complains about Andrew Jackson’s influence over American voters. He describes them as “Volunteer Slaves†and declares his plan to leave the United States and move to Texas if Martin Van Buren, Jackson’s vice-president, is elected to office.
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Pride & Humility, pt. 4 (Philippians 2:1-11)
Humility is the path to Christ-likeness and is marked by self sacrifice. Jesus Christ provides the greatest example of humility in His incarnation and obedience to death, even death on a cross.
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