It has been a while since we were in the book of James. In our last sermon we studied The Dangers of Riches (Jas 5:1-6). We saw The Calamity of Riches (riches do not bring happiness); The Corrosion of Riches (riches do not last); and The Corruption of Riches (riches can corrupt good character). Today’s […]
Spiritual fitness begins with preparation or a passion. You will never grow spiritually until you have a longing to do so. Next spiritual fitness requires self-control. Many things in life threaten to hinder our spiritual fitness. We must have self-control to resist all that may keep us from doing God’s will. Third, spiritual fitness demands […]
Last Sunday morning learned that spiritual fitness training begins with Preparation or a passion. If you have no passion to become spiritually fit, you won’t. Last Sunday evening we learned the importance of self-control. We must rule over our desires and prevent harmful choices. This morning we will look at the role that discipline plays […]
This morning we began a four-part series on Spiritual Fitness Training. In the first part, we looked at the importance of “Preparation”. Before we can become spiritually fit, we must prepare our hearts to seek God’s Word with a passion, do it, and to share it. This evening I want us to consider the important […]
We will soon get back to James and Colossians, but for the first two weeks of the year in the morning and evening services, I us to focus on our spiritual fitness. This time of year we often think about eating better, losing weight, exercising more and getting into better physical shape. Most of us […]
Before the New Testament was completed, God’s people lacked direction for their daily lives. For that reason, God sometimes gave them direction through dreams and angels. Now that we have the complete Bible, God uses it to direct our lives. As we study the Bible and pray, the Holy Spirit will use His word to […]
Preparing for a long trip is always stressful. Thankful it is rare that we must take such a trip with just a minutes’ notice. That is exactly what happened with Joseph and Mary. Transition In this section of the Christmas Story we learn about a sudden move and a sicking murder, yet even in this […]
Have you ever tried to explain something, yet you just could not find the words to describe it? Our text today is about that kind of subject. Read 2 Corinthians 9:15. The word “unspeakable” does not mean that it cannot be talked about. It simply means that it is not able to be fully described. […]
Did the wise men travel by camel? Were they kings? What was their home country? How many of them came? Did the star they followed move? How did they know about the Messiah? We do not know the answers to these questions. We do know that they came to worship Jesus and travelled from the […]
We all enjoy encouragement. When we face difficult circumstances, a word of encouragement can be a huge uplift. A wise person has said that we ought to give ten complements for every one criticism. That is good advice, but not always easy to follow. Joseph and Mary were going to face difficult circumstances in the […]