“Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.” Continuing with key words of winning for God, Bro. Jeff takes tonight’s word “direction” and describes the path of the believer, what it is, what it isn’t.
Blessed be the LORD ~Psalm 28:6
Blessed be the LORD ~Psalm 28:6
"self-control" Tagged Sermons
Tonight, Bro. Jeff takes us on a trip to the graveyard with a list of what the Bible indicates needs to be buried and never dug back up.
If you’ve been made new and alive, why would you want to hang on to the old and dead? Paul tells us that believers still battle with our sinful nature; Bro. Jeff explains how allowing the Holy Spirit to control pleases God and avoids misery and destruction.
Temperance is more than self-control. We’re learning about this fruit of the Spirit, including some key words that provide understanding and instruction on how this fruit grows in the life of a Christian. Previously, Bro. Jeff discussed “danger” and “deprive.” Learn about the third key word “death” and the Bible’s hit list.
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.
This time of year many people make resolutions which typically involve gaining control of some area of their lives. In this timely and practical message, Bro. Jeff gives a very thorough, Biblical explanation of many areas where we lack self-control, the consequences of our lack of self-discipline, and the hope we have in our Helper.
The Bible admonishes us to abstain from evil, but how do we do that? We can all benefit from Bro. Jeff’s list of keys for avoiding evil.
Because God wants to make us examples of love, faithfulness, and purity, we are once again challenged with the question, “If everyone followed my example, what kind of church would we be?” Bro. Jeff inspires us to do serious self-examination and surrender to God’s will for our lives.
Believers can’t be starved and filled simultaneously. In this powerful and thought-provoking message, Bro. Jeff stresses the two most important aspects of our lives and encourages us to practice starving that which is preventing us from being filled with the Holy Spirit and God’s power in our lives.
How was Job able to endure the extensive pain and devastation he suffered? Bro. Jeff begins by explaining the relationship Job had which helped him to cope and overcome. That same relationship will get us through the trials and tribulations in our lives.