Category: Spiritual Growth

Prove All things pt 3 Hold Fast that which is Good

Prove All things pt 3 Hold Fast that which is Good

You need Faith – But without faith it is impossible to please him

I Have Science

Prove All Things 1Th 5:21 KJV (21)  Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Test, Discern, Examine

Be like the Bereans

Why should we prove all things?  

Jesus’ Example of Preaching the Gospel

Jesus’ Example of Preaching the Gospel

There is no better example to study and imitate in “preaching the gospel of God” (Mk.1:14) than Jesus Christ Himself:

  • His teaching was perfect.
  • His conduct was perfect.
  • After all, He was sinless!
1.  Jesus preached in accordance with God’s expectations 
2.  Jesus preached to save the lost
3.  Jesus preached because of compassion for the lost
4.  Jesus’ conversations had a spiritual goal in mind
5.  Jesus’ preaching emphasized God’s authority
6.  Jesus preached to all kinds of sinners
7.  Jesus’ preaching was narrow
8.  Jesus preached baptism to religious people
9.  Jesus preached about commitment
10.  Jesus encouraged others to preach
11.  Jesus’ preaching did not always change lives

Spiritual Growth is a Choice

Spiritual Growth is a Choice

Just as a healthy physical life involves growth, so too a healthy spiritual life is a process of growth

Physical growth takes place naturally/automatically.

  • But spiritual growth is not automatic – it is a choice we have to make.

Sadly, not all Christians grow spiritually

Spiritual Growth Is A Choice

  1. Commanded by God
  2. Requires diligent effort
  3. Assisted by God
  4. The example of the Thessalonians

Words of Defeat or Words of Victory?

Words of Defeat or Words of Victory?

How do we react when things don’t go as planned?

  • How do we react when times are hard?

Perhaps you have economic, family or health concerns?

Do we live our lives with words of defeat (like Job’s wife, the sons of Israel, the one talent man, Felix)?

Or do we live our lives with words of victory (like Job, King Hezekiah, Queen Esther, the apostle Paul)?

Prove All Things. Pt 1 Quench Not the Spirit 1Th 5:19

Prove All Things. Pt 1 Quench Not the Spirit 1Th 5:19

  • The Spirit
  • The Pouring out of the spirit was prophesied Joe 2:28-29 KJV
  • We receive the Spirit at water Baptism Act 2:38 KJV
  • Why do we need the Spirit? For the Apostles Joh 14:26 KJV For Us Rom 8:26 KJV
  • The Spirit Can be Taken Psa 51:11 KJV
  • Quench not
  • Stiffnecked and Rebellious from the start Deu 9:6-7 KJV
  • Surely It Changed Once in the Land Jer 5:23-31 NAS95
  • What About in Jesus day Mat 15:8-9 KJV
  • Enough is Enough Neh 9:30 KJV
  • Watch! For the Son of Man Come A Name that you Live Mat 25:1-4 KJV ( (lu17:20-21) 1Pe 4:16 NAS95 Rev 3:1 KJV
  • The Bride Groom Comes Mat 25:5-6 Heb 10:36-37 KJV
  • I know you Not Mat 25:7-13

Nehemiah’s Love for God and for People

1.  Nehemiah’s love for God

(i) Nehemiah prayed to God regularly

(ii) Nehemiah knew God’s word and applied it to life

(iii) Nehemiah feared God

(iv) Nehemiah was a servant of God

(v) Nehemiah persevered in the work of God

2.  Nehemiah’s love for people

(i) Nehemiah was concerned for others

(ii) Nehemiah encouraged others

(iii) Nehemiah was a good example to others

(iv) Nehemiah saw the good in others

Pride Goes Before a Fall

  • Introduction Pro 16:17-19
  • The Sin Of Pride
  • The Attributes/Characteristics of Proud Person Psa 10:2-11, Pro 13:10
  • God Will judge the Proud according to his deeds Psa 94:2-4 This side of Eternity Lev 26:17-20 Or in the Day of the Lord Isa 2:11-12
  • Pride in Action Hamans Promotion Est 3:1-6 Hamans Boast and Conspiring Est 5:9-14. Let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined. Est 7:6-10
  • Blessings of the Humble Boast No Longer 1Sa 2:3 Jer 9:24
  • Be Contrite and Humble Isa 57:15, Luk 18:9-14
  • Humility in Action 2Co 12:2-9