Sermons on Self-control

The Way of Peace 16

January 8, 2023
Jeff Anders
Anger, Holy Spirit, Peace, Self-control, Sin
Luke 1

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.

The Way of Peace 15

January 8, 2023
Jeff Anders
Conversion, Death, God's Wrath, Holy Spirit, Peace, Self-control, Sin
Luke 1

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.

The Way of Peace 12

January 1, 2023
Jeff Anders
Conversion, God's Word, Holy Spirit, Peace, Salvation, Self-control, Wisdom
Luke 1

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.

Prove All Things 14

September 8, 2021
Jeff Anders
Christ, Contentment, Covetousness, God, Idolatry, Jesus, Prayer, Self-control, Sin, Wisdom

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.

The Latter Times 8

July 25, 2021
Jeff Anders
Attitude, Christian Lifestyle, Discipline, End Times, Envy, Faithfulness, Forgiveness, God, God's Love, Last Days, Longsuffering, Love, Patience, Righteousness, Self-control, Selflessness, Service, Spiritual Growth, Steadfastness

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.

The Latter Times 6

July 21, 2021
Jeff Anders
Backsliding, Behavior, Christ, Christian Lifestyle, Commitment, End Times, Faithfulness, False Teaching, God, Holiness, Honesty, Humility, Hypocrisy, Jesus, Last Days, Persecution, Perseverance, Pride, Righteousness, Salvation, Self-control, Sin, Temptation

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.

Welcome Home, Part 17

June 21, 2020
Jeff Anders
Backsliding, Christ, Commitment, Covetousness, Diligence, Discipline, Greed, Jesus, Ministry, Obedience, Paul's Ministry, Perseverance, Prayer, Sacrifice, Salvation, Satan, Self-control, Selflessness, Service, Sin, Stewardship, Surrender, Temptation, Worldliness

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.

Revelations From the Resurrection, Part 10

May 3, 2020
Jeff Anders
Christ, Christian Lifestyle, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Repentance, Salvation, Self-control, Selflessness, Sin, Spiritual Warfare, Wisdom

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.