Sermons on Spiritual Growth (Page 8)
For The Purpose of Godliness Too Part 2
Titus 2:11-13 11 For the grace of God has appeared, [a]bringing salvation to all men, 12 [b]instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, 13 looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of [c]our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, Godliness is to have your life lined up with Christ’s life – to be living God-ward, instead of world-ward.
For The Purpose of Godliness Part 1
Practical Godliness What does it do?Teaches us to live and thinks Jesus does. Titus 2: 11-13 11 For the grace of God has appeared, [a]bringing salvation to all men, 12 [b]instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, 13 looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of [c]our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus,
Promises 2 – What of the Future?
⦁ Dream big for Jesus!⦁ God wants the best for your life in the Son.⦁ What does that mean?⦁ I have no idea—Praise the Lord!⦁ But God knows.⦁ Ask…seek…knock (Mt.7:7). Jeremiah 29:11 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
What’s Your Coping Mechanism?
How do you deal with stress?What do you do?Who do you turn to?What are your coping mechanisms?What are your solutions to a troubled heart? John 14:1 Jesus Comforts His Disciples 14 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God[a]; believe also in me.
Purpose Part 3 – What is my Purpose Specifically?
What is my specific purpose as a Christian? Sounds like a good question … until! Somebody gets the answer wrong. Amos 7:14-15 14 Then Amos replied to Amaziah, “I am not a prophet, nor am I the son of a prophet; for I am a herdsman and a [a]grower of sycamore figs. 15 But the Lord took me from [b]following the flock and the Lord said to me, ‘Go prophesy to My people Israel.’
The Battle For Your Mind 2 – Taking Captive Every Thought
The enemy of your soul lies about God.To temp usTo divide usTo loop accusing words in our minds to destroy us Develop a battle plan John 8:44 44 You are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. Whenever he speaks [a]a lie, he speaks from his own nature, for he is a liar and the father of [b]lies.
Purpose Part 2 – What is my Purpose?
Your Purpose?:Making money.Being the boss.Having Fun.Being popular.Not necessarily bad…for a while!But …Without Christ there is always a sense of emptiness in our pursuits… Colossians 3:17 17 Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.
The Battle for the Mind Part 1 – Challenge Your Thoughts
Challenge Your Thoughts!What are you hearing?What are you thinking?What are you believing? Romans 8:5-9 5 For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace, 7 because the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God,…
Purpose Part 1 – According to His Purpose
A man without purpose is like a ship without a rudder.God has promised to make everything beneficial to His people.This is God’s gracious providence at work.God’s purpose is that we take Christ’s joy to the nations.It is not that we will escape Satan’s miseries.But that God will make every one of our hardships an instrument to do us good. Romans 8:28 28 And we know that [a]God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who…
The Gospel Part 4 – I Am Not Ashamed
I am not ashamed – Give No GroundI am not ashamed – Standing God’s groundI am not ashamed – Prayer’s powerI am not ashamed – The source of my confidenceI am not ashamed – Counted worthy to sufferI am not ashamed – The way is secure Luke 9:26 26 For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when He comes in His glory, and the glory of the Father and of the holy…