Do you feel that your spiritual hearing has gotten dulled? Are you looking for deeper spiritual nourishment? Bro. Jeff’s message tonight can help; he helps us know how to develop an eagerness for the Word of God which will help us grow spiritually.
Blessed be the LORD ~Psalm 28:6
Blessed be the LORD ~Psalm 28:6
Sermons on Spiritual Growth
In this continuation from last service, Bro. Jeff explores several questions one could ask about Paul’s example of love. Are you growing in love with the right food and exercise?
Because it is so important, determining how we behave and controlling our emotions, what we believe is the focus of tonight’s study. Learn more about about discernment and false teaching of the day as Bro. Jeff begins discussing a first priority in areas we should examine and test, “The Teaching We Hear.”
Have you ever failed to fill up your vehicle’s gas tank because of other preferences – watching TV or a movie, doing a hobby, going to a game, or catching up on chores, for instance? Not being able to go move ahead due to an empty gas tank isn’t a good situation to be in. Now, reread the previous but replace “vehicle’s gas tank” with “spiritual gas tank.” We are spiritually filled by the Word of God and neglect can have serious consequences, and we are encouraged by Bro. Jeff to realize the absolute essential that God’s revealed Word has in our lives.
Just as a distracted driver can suffer serious destruction, in a spiritual way, a distracted believer can as well. Satan wants to distract us; we must remain focused. In this urgent message for today, Bro. Jeff outlines two areas in which Christians must protect our focus.
Discover. Develop. Do. These actions summarize the unwrapping of spiritual gifts by born-again believers. We are encouraged with six practical steps to becoming a better servant for God’s service as Bro. Jeff continues expounding on the importance of using our spiritual gifts.
Are you neglecting your gift? If you’ve met Jesus in a salvation experience, then you’ve received at least one spiritual gift. To help us better understand, Bro. Jeff explains spiritual gifts and the detrimental affect that inattention has on the body of believers.
Just as Paul stressed to Timothy the importance of attending to truth, Bro. Jeff expresses how much more important that admonishment is for us today. We are nearer to end times than those apostles; our world needs the diligence of believers.
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.
“What the world needs in latter times is a real disciple of Jesus, and the enemy is battling for your mind.” Bro. Jeff continues discussing Paul’s list of important characteristics of real disciples. God may have you in mind to be a dedicated follower.