Explore messages on intentional living, guided by deep conviction rather than fleeting emotions. These talks highlight how choosing godly values, resisting cultural pressures, and staying focused on your divine calling lead to a life well-lived. Discover how figures like Daniel and Nehemiah exemplify unwavering resolve. You'll find recurring themes of integrity and perseverance, ensuring a strong finish. Keep exploring how faith-filled resolve shapes a life of lasting purpose.
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 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
In life's busy rhythm, we often feel tugged away from our God-given purpose, much like Nehemiah was tempted to descend from his great work. We encounter our own 'Plains of Ono'—subtle pressures and distractions that try to pull us from our spiritual elevation.
Let Nothing Distract You from Your Calling In life's busy rhythm, we often feel tugged away from our God-given purpose, much like Nehemiah was tempted to descend from his great work. We encounter our own 'Plains of Ono'—subtle pressures and distractions that try
The Man with the Golden Helmet by Rembrandt is a painting of an old soldier who has lived well and retained his strength. Similarly, the apostle Paul was a leader who finished his ministry with honor by running the race with discipline and continually examining himself.
The Man with the Golden Helmet by Rembrandt is a painting of an old soldier who has lived well and retained his strength. Similarly, the apostle Paul was a leader who finished his ministry with honor by running the race with discipline and continually examini...
In this passage, Jesus warns against greed and an excessive attachment to material possessions. He uses the example of a rich man who hoards his wealth without recognizing God or practicing stewardship.
Saint Luke – Chapter XII, starting in verse 13: “Someone in the crowd said to him: “Teacher tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” And Jesus replied: “Men, who appointed me as judge and arbiter between you." you." Then he said to them: “Watch out, be on your guard against all kinds of greed for men’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” Then Jesus told him this parable: “The ground of a certain rich ma
In Ephesians 4:11-16, the Apostle Paul speaks about the different gifts of the church and how they exist to prepare God's people for works of service, bring them into the unity of faith, and guide them in the knowledge of the Son of God. Paul emphasizes the importance of doctrine while also balancing it with the spirit of Christ, which is compassionate, merciful, and loving.
Let's go to the word of God in Ephesians, chapter 4 and I want to pick up where I left off last time, it’s verse 13 and we’re going to go on from there to verse 16. Actually I will begin at 11 so that you get a sense of verse 13 and we’re going to go on from there to verse 16. Actually I will begin at 11 so that you get a sense of the continuity of what we’re speaking about.
The Man with the Golden Helmet is a famous painting by Rembrandt that depicts an old soldier with a melancholic expression. This man has lived well and has not wasted his vitality on destructive pleasures or dishonest acts.
The Man with the Golden Helmet is a famous painting by Rembrandt that depicts an old soldier with a melancholic expression. This man has lived well and has not wasted his vitality on destructive pleasures or dishonest acts.
In the parable of the foolish rich man, we see what not to do when it comes to money and riches. The man didn't acknowledge God, had no sense of stewardship, had no eternal perspective, thought his soul would be satisfied with material things, didn't take God into account when planning for the future, and didn't acknowledge the fragility of life.
Last Sunday we studied the parable of the foolish rich man, the man who put all his hopes in his riches. This man shows us in a very negative way what not to do, how not to relate to money and to riches. Everything he does is simply me, I’m going to make my own decisions, I’m going to do whatever I want with my riches. 2.