Explore resources on what it means to uphold Kingdom values in a world often at odds with them. This label unveils discussions on taking firm, sometimes unpopular, positions for your faith, like Daniel's resolve not to defile himself. You'll find guidance for navigating ministry in a skeptical cultural climate and living a life dedicated to God, offering your body as a living sacrifice. Keep exploring how to stand firm in your convictions.
The speaker discusses the character of Daniel in the Old Testament and how he exemplifies integrity, taking unpopular positions, and taking great risks for the values of the Kingdom of God. The speaker relates Daniel's situation to the current context of living in a society that is against Godly principles, specifically mentioning the legalization of homosexual marriage in Massachusetts.
“But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself in this way. Now God, caused the official to show favor and sympathy to Daniel. Then compare our appearance with that of the young men who eat royal food and treat your servants in accordance with what you see.” So he agreed to this and tested them for ten days, and at the end of the ten days they l
The current cultural climate is increasingly skeptical and alienated towards Christianity and Christian institutions. This makes it difficult to carry out ministries that are both attractive to the prevailing ethos and biblically faithful.
Today you set out on a journey that is glorious, but also daunting. This graduating class will have to minister in large degree to a culture that, perhaps like never before in American history, is alienated and skeptical will make it increasingly difficult to carry out ministries that will be attractive to the prevailing ethos and at the same time biblically faithful. The challenges and temptations you will face over the course of your m
The speaker presents a personal vision for revival in New England, acknowledging that it reflects their own theological and cultural views. They believe that revival will inevitably lead to controversy as the Kingdom of God confronts existing structures and false beliefs.
Presentation given at ' Biblical Worldview Conference ' in Boston April 7,2006: I have been assigned the task of presenting a vision for revival in New England. I will begin with a disclaimer. therefore very partial and relative in its content. I do not pretend to be giving a “Thus saith the Lord,” or to be declaring absolute, incontestable truth.
The sermon is focused on the importance of living a life of Godly values and character, rather than just displaying spiritual gifts or emotions. The speaker emphasizes the need for persistence, discipline, honesty, and excellence in our daily lives, which will ensure success and peace in the long run.
Romans 12 beginning with verse 1: " .... therefore I urge you brothers in view of God’s mercy to offer your bodies as living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God. with many members and these members do not all have the same function so in Christ we who are many form one body and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts according to the grace given to us.
The article discusses the call for the church to become a Generation of Radical Obedience, ready to witness God do amazing things. The author compares this call to Joshua's call to consecrate themselves before crossing the Jordan River to reach the Promised Land.
Only a people willing to pay the price to become a Generation of Radical Obedience will ever plumb the world-transforming depths of God’s Amazing Mercy and Love. This is the most “Amazing Thing” about our God. told the people, “ Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do amazing things among you. ” Joshua 3:5 AMAZING THINGS AHEAD - BUT ARE WE READY?
The sermon focuses on the importance of balancing the gifts of the spirit and the fruit of the spirit in the Christian life and in the church. The gifts of the spirit refer to the supernatural power of God, while the fruit of the spirit refers to the character of the Christian, the Christ-likeness.
Let’s take some time to meditate a little bit about what God has to speak to us tonight. If you have your Bible with you, why don’t you turn to Genesis, chapter 13. your Bible with you, why don’t you turn to Genesis, chapter 13. It’s another one of those favorite passages of mine, that I want to share with you tonight.
In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of Christians participating in the secular process, particularly in voting. They emphasize the need to discern what belongs to Caesar's realm and what belongs to the Kingdom of God, and to obey the laws of the land as long as they do not contradict higher laws of the spirit.
Now let’s go to the word of the Lord in the Book of Esther. I’m going to read a couple of verses from there. place for the Jews, but you and your house and the house of your father shall perish, and who knows if you have come to the Kingdom for such a time as this.” Lord in a very delicate topic we commit ourselves to you and t
Faith is a belief system that impacts every aspect of one's life, from moral beliefs to relationships and worldview. It requires taking risks and often leads to action, even in the face of uncertainty and contradiction.
Children are experts at the illogical and the counteraction or the counterintuitive, they can enter into the magic of play and belief. That’s why it’s easier for them. enter into the lane of faith and for a scientist because, you know, that’s the way it is. If faith is countercultural, counterintuitive and counter rational.