Be Reconciled to thy Brother, Matt 5:23-24

Be Reconciled to thy Brother Matt. 5:23-24 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Without going into the doctrinal teaching of Matt 5:23-24, we can see very clearly that the Lord values reconciliation between brothers even above giving.  In the particular example of Matt 5, reconciliation with this brother is something you control because...

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Characteristics of Disciples, Acts 11:26

Characteristics of Disciples Acts 11:26 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Today we are going to look in the Bible to see some of the characteristics of disciples.  One of the reasons is that there are those who call themselves disciples but they aren’t, in truth, and this lesson will hopefully help them...

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Practical Spirituality for Christians Gal. 6:1-9

Practical Spirituality for Christians Gal. 6:1-9 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In Gal. 6, Paul explains practical spirituality for Christians. Paul already explained the problem with going back under the law after you’re saved.  His conclusion at the end of chapter 5, to remedy these problems, was for the Galatians to walk...

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Responsibility and Reward Prov. 3:1-10

Responsibility & Reward Prov 3: 1-10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The Bible is a very practical book and Proverbs is loaded with life principles.  In this passage are five principle responsibilities that men have and each is accompanied by a related reward.  Fulfill this responsibility and you will have that...

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The Priority of the Lord’s Harvest Luke 9:57-58

The Priority of the Lord’s Harvest Luke 9:57 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In a call from God, his harvest must be your priority.  The priority of the Lord’s harvest takes precedence over everything else in your life. These priorities can interfere: The priority of your comforts – Lk 9:57-58 – John the...

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Confusion

Confusion CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When we come to church and deal with spiritual matters, we aren’t always dealing with them the way God intended.  For instance, when people think about the Lord’s expectations in their lives they often confuse what they are doing with what he wants. They’ll confuse: Reformation...

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Stewardship

Stewardship CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO A steward is an individual who is a supervisor over another person’s stuff – in our lives we are stewards over some things that the Lord has given us.  And in order to properly handle our stewardship we need certain qualities and we need to know...

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Habits

Habits are things we do repeatedly, most of the time we are hardly aware that we have them. They’re on autopilot.            True or false: It is easier to give up good ones than bad ones. It is easier to identify bad habits in other people rather than yourself.  (Illustration): Four...

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Inhibiting the Work of Salvation

Inhibiting the Work of Salvation Phil. 2:12-13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Salvation is not by works, but once you are saved, once God is in you, then you have to work out what God is working in you.  But many Christians don’t do this.  Here are some things that inhibit your...

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