Category: Christian Living
Subject: Christian Living
Invitation: Ongoing Christian Development
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
2 Peter 1:5-11 talks of the need of continual spiritual development as a child of God.
In Colossians 3, the apostle Paul establishes certain building blocks of Christian character.From the Preacher’s Pen: Shortsighted
I am typing this short article while away from home, and handicapped by having left my reading glasses behind. As such, my near-sightedness is making it difficult to complete the task.
Naturally, I am reminded of Peter’s words in 2 Peter 1:9, “For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins.” The things to which Peter refers are: faith, virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness and love.
Consider that when Peter wrote these words there was no relief for a short sighted person. While I can pick up my glasses, they had no remedy. Such words would be especially poignant to one who suffered from near-sightedness, but would be a vivid picture to all. The Christian without his virtues is severely handicapped. It is difficult for him to accomplish his life’s purpose to serve God, and receive the reward.
In contrast, Peter writes, “For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ” (vs. 8). Peter promises the clear-sighted Christian an entrance “into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (vs. 11). This requires diligence on our part (cf. vs. 10), and it certainly takes work to mature through the process of adding to our faith. What about it? How hard are you working to for such spiritual focus?
Sermon: Words of Wisdom
The book of Ecclesiastes contains several miscellaneous words of wisdom in its pages that have beneficial applications to the Christian’s life.
Sermon: A Committed Life
We must not look back once we become a professing child of God. We must focus our lives on serving Christ first!
Sermon: Proper Attitudes toward Spiritual Work
Every faithful Christian has that which he can and should do for God, as a member of a local congregation. To be useful for the Lord, certain attitudes must be present. Things such as eagerness, diligence, positivity and persistence.
Sermon: The Obligations of Freedom in Christ
The sermon is an exegetical treatment of Galatians 5 & 6, noting that the liberty we obtain in Christ is liberty from sin, not responsibility.
Sermon: At the Crossroads
We all must make choices in our lives. Ultimately, our eternal destiny depends upon taking the narrow and difficult path that leads to life. The lesson discusses several questions all must ask themselves at one time or another, including:
- Will you obey the gospel?
- Will you live above sin?
- Will you pay the price of discipleship?
- Will you remember God while you are young?
- Will you endure to the end?
Invitation: If then you were raised with Christ
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
In Colossians 3:1, Paul introduces an “if/then” statement which establishes two things. If you were raised with Christ, you have an obligation to serve Him, and you have the hope of reward for such service.
Sermon: Spiritual Maturity
A list of five suggestions that will help Christians attain spiritual maturity, and assist in our battle against Satan.
Invitation: Christian Characteristics Equip Us
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
The Christian attributes listed in such places as Galatians 5, 2 Peter 1 and Ephesians 6 equip us to handle Satan’s onslaughts, and prepare us for an eternity in heaven with God.
Sermon: Top Deathbed Regrets
The sermon examines from a Biblical perspective the 5 most commonly stated regrets voiced by individuals who are on their deathbed.
Invitation: Choosing Your Attitude
Invitation delivered by: Josh Jackson
Josh expresses the importance of having and showing a correct attitude in the Christian life. We are to rejoice, even amid tribulation. The point is made that such an attitude is a matter of choice or will.
Sermon: A Good Old Age
Sermon by Bob Ward.
The sermon uses Psalm 90:10-12 to note the life of man, both in its span and its purpose.
Sermon: That Good Part
Sermon by Bob Ward
Bob discusses and applies principles from Jesus’ interaction with Mary and Marth as recorded in Luke 10:38-41.
