There are two ways of living: in the flesh with the consequences of misery, or in the Spirit where we can enjoy peace. Some Bibles translate the ninth fruit of the Spirit as “self-control,” but Bro. Jeff explains how “temperance” is much more.
Blessed be the LORD ~Psalm 28:6
Blessed be the LORD ~Psalm 28:6
"flesh" Tagged Sermons
Today Bro. Jeff identifies some dangers that lead to us being spiritually “hard of hearing.” What does the Bible say about speaking in tongues? About who should speak? About our speech in general?
Bro. Jeff paints a humorous, but vivid, picture of what an entrapped life looks like. How can you be truly liberated? Where is freedom found? Do you want to be truly free? Learn more here!
The deception… The doom… The day…of harvest. Paul’s exhortations are the focus of Bro. Jeff’s message on a “theology about the end.” Where will you spend eternity?
“If you aren’t willing to suffer, you won’t follow Jesus.” Christ suffered on the cross for you and I; God’s plan for us is also to take up a cross, to endure for the gospel’s sake. Straight from God’s Word, Bro. Jeff paints a picture of what it looks like to follow Jesus.
What does it mean to REALLY follow Jesus? Modern religious teachings don’t always line up with what Christ taught. In this powerful message, Bro. Jeff pleads with us to say “no” to self and “yes” to the Spirit of God, to surrender ourselves to the will of God in our lives.
If you’ve ever accidentally taken the wrong exit when traveling, then you understand the need to turn back and head the right direction. That need is even more great when we are headed the wrong direction spiritually. Bro. Jeff exhorts us to examine the way that we live and look for places in our lives in which we may be going the wrong way.
How long has it been since you got away from distractions and got alone with God in prayer? We are in the middle of a spiritual battle, and warriors cannot sleep on duty; spiritual battles are won or lost in the prayer closet. Bro. Jeff uses the example of Jesus to encourage us in our spiritual life.
As we continue learning about the first missionary journey, we find out that John Mark backed out. Why did he do that? Bible scholars have speculated, but the real application is in examining reasons believers give up today. In this powerful message, Bro. Jeff goes through his “dangerous dozen” reasons why Christians drop out of their Christian service.
Previously, Bro. Jeff described the scene and two of the characters – the sorcerer and the deputy. Here, he describes in more detail the third character, the warrior. This inspiring Biblical account also provides insight, encouragement, and advice for Christians today.