Category: Christian Living
Subject: Christian Living
Invitation: It Is All About Christ
Invitation delivered by: Stan Cox
Galatians 3:28, there is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female. All are one in Christ. Colossians 3:10-ff, all Christians should live godly, because Christ is the overriding influence in our lives.
Sermon: General Aspects of the Christian Character
Colossians 3:12- 4:6. In the latter part of Colossians 3, Paul describes various aspects of the Christian’s character which will impact his life daily.
Sermon: What the Bible Says About Teenagers
Sermon by Armando Vera.
Armando discusses the teenage years, with admonitions and exhortations.
Sermon: The Elect of God
Colossians 3:12 identifies Christians as the elect of God. The text reveals what the elect, or new man is to do in his new life as one accepted of God.
Sermon: If Then You Were Raised With Christ
Colossians 3:1. “If then you were raised with Christ…” There is a consequence to our being raised with Christ. Things that are expected of us as a result of the blessing we have received from our Lord. We are to seek the things above, that are of Christ.
Sermon: Now That I’m A Christian
Speaker: Dennis Craig
Certain responsibilites and privileges follow one who becomes a Christian. The sermon discusses these things that follow becoming a child of God:
- Rejoice for Salvation
- Be Holy
- Study God’s Word
- Pray to God
- Assemble with the Saints
- Pepare for the Future
Sermon: A Single Minded Pursuit of the Kingdom
Jesus promised in His sermon on the mount that if we seek first the kingdom of God, all the necessities of life would be added to us (cf. Matthew 6:33). This lesson does not emphasize the promise, rather what does it mean to seek first the kingdom of God.
Invitation: The Character of the New Man
Invitation delivered by: Justin Carrell
Justin gives a paraphrase of Colossians 3, as Paul describes the character of the new man of Christ.
Sermon: Are You A Mature Christian?
Hebrews 5:2-ff helps to shape a discussion about Christian Maturity. What are some of the characteristics you will have if you can say that you are a mature Christian?
Sermon: On What Are You Building Your Life?
Jeremiah Cox asks “On what are you building your life?” He then shows through the scriptures the proper foundation for a life that is acceptable to God.
From the Preacher’s Pen: Be Strong in the Lord
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might” (Ephesians 6:10).
The call to “be strong” is one that can be appreciated by all Christians. We all want to be strong. No one wants to be weak. However, spiritual strength is a challenge. Our adversary, the devil “walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour” (1 Peter 5:8).
The fortunate truth revealed in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is that our strength is “in the Lord,” our power is “of His might.” He equips us in our battle with the devil.
While it is true that our redemption is accomplished through the sacrifice of our Lord, the emphasis of Paul in this text is the tools or “armor of God” that is supplied for our use. The list is given in verses 14-17:
“Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints.”
When we equip ourselves with truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, the word of God and prayer, we will be blessed with God’s strength and might. Thus prepared, we will be able to “stand against the wiles of the devil” (11).
Sermon: Companionship in Chirst
Companionship in Christ means:
- Shared work and shared success
- Help for the one who stumbles
- Preventive support, leading to success
- Strength against spiritual danger
Sermon: “Let us go on to perfection”
The text of Hebrews 5:12 – 6:3 teaches us that we should mature in Christ. This should happen by reason of time (5:12); by reason of use (5:13-14); and because it is God’s will for us (6:3).
Sermon: The Cost of our Discipleship
Jonathan Hinds uses the text of Luke 14:25-ff to introduce a lesson on the subject, The Cost of our Discipleship.
Invitation: How to be Abased and to Abound
Invitation delivered by: Kyle Chamblee
In a discussion of Philippians 4:12-13, Kyle points out that we must appeal to the strength of Christ both during bad times (when discouragement may set in), and during good times (when temptation may distract).
