Here, Bro. Jeff focuses on the supreme authority of Jesus Christ and the humble, servant-like example our Lord provides for us.
…with His stripes we are healed. ~Isaiah 53:5
…with His stripes we are healed. ~Isaiah 53:5
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What an amazing act of love Jesus Christ did! While keeping his deity, entirely and perfectly, He lowered himself to the role of being totally human. Even more awe-inspiring is the completely selfless and humble attitude He exampled for us in his humanity…that of a servant, a slave. Bro. Jeff encourages us to seek to be more selfless like our Savior.
“When Jesus thought about who He was, as equal with the Father, He didn’t think about what that would benefit Him. He thought in terms of what He needed to do to save us. Paul taught that you and I need to have that same kind of mind, one more concerned about others than what would benefit ourselves.” Here, Bro. Jeff focuses on the selfless attitude of Christ.
Focusing on Christian love, Bro. Jeff continues looking at the example of Onesimus, a runaway slave that gained spiritual freedom in salvation. Listen to see how important it is that God’s love is reflected in us, in our vulnerability with others and concern for one another.
Are you using your God-given gifts, talents, and resources for God? We learn the definition and requirement for stewardship as Bro. Jeff looks at Luke’s example of a faithful manager of God’s blessings.
What a powerful and encouraging message on spiritual growth and forgiveness! As Bro. Jeff examines Paul’s friend John Mark, we gain insightful and practical advice on how to break free from the chains of hurt, bitterness, and unforgiveness. We hope you are as blessed as we were by this sermon!
The idea of repayment, reconciliation, and restoration is important in the Bible, and Bro. Jeff shares some important Biblical truths regarding financial and spiritual debt in this message from Philemon.
Bro. Jeff lays the foundation of this series by explaining the culture, context, and characters of Paul’s letter to Philemon. We learn about the conflict between a master and his slave after the slave ran away. We learn about the grace and peace encouraged by Paul.
Jesus said, “Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.” We can learn some important lessons from Christ’s words to his disciples; Bro. Jeff shares here.
Christ’s authority is the focus of this message where we learn more about the mission given to the Master’s men. Bro. Jeff also makes application for us today; we have the right to be on mission everywhere we are!