“Either we control our hearts, or our hearts control us.” Bro. Josh describes how God wants to use us; the condition of our heart is key.
Blessed be the LORD ~Psalm 28:6
Blessed be the LORD ~Psalm 28:6
Sermons on Self-control
“They pushed God as far as they could to see how much they could get away with, and they serve as an example for us.” Paul’s encouragement with regard to temptation is used by Bro. Jeff to encourage us today.
In his intent to destroy us, how does Satan seduce our “fleshly” desires? How does the Holy Spirit help protect us from the devices of the devil? Bro. Jeff details spiritual disease and describes the remedy.
Perfection is the goal! In what areas do we need to grow toward God’s perfection? What are the enemies of that growth? Bro. Jeff claims to be “meddling,” but some truths bear saying.
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.
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.
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.
Because they aren’t careful of their personal integrity, many people lose their ability to be an effective disciple of Christ. Paul’s encouragement to Timothy applies to us as well. Bro. Jeff encourages us to keep our minds on Christ and stand for the gospel.