Conquering Evil Thoughts 10 November 2019 PM – Genesis 6:5 – Thoughts – Scott Childs Introduction: There have been many battle strategies used by successful generals down through history. Though they varied in type, they all had one thing in common; they worked to conquer the enemy. Just before the flood in Genesis 6:5, we […]
Self-Control is Rewarding 3 November 2019 PM – 1Corinthians 9:25 – Temperance – Scott Childs Introduction: Having a garden is very rewarding. It gives us needed exercise. It is fun to watch plants grow and produce. It is wonderful to eat fresh fruits and vegetables. It is enjoyable to be able to share with others. […]
Self-Control is Demanding 27 October 2019 PM – 1 Corinthians 9:25-27 – Temperance – Scott Childs Introduction: God tells us in James 3:7-8, “For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind: But the tongue can no man tame; […]
Self-Control is Supernatural 20 October 2019 PM – Galatians 5:22-23 – Temperance – Scott Childs Introduction: Last week, we began this brief series on self-control. We identified the fact that we all struggle with self-control in one area or another. Paul wrote, (1 Corinthians 9:25-27) “And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate […]
Self-Control is Preparatory 13 October 2019 PM – 1 Corinthians 9:25 – Temperance – Scott Childs Introduction: Read text. The word temperance, as used in the Bible, refers more to self-control than it does to avoiding excess. When God tells us to be temperate, he is saying that we must control ourselves. Self-control is forcing […]