Oldness of Letter VS Newness of Spirit
The scripture tells us (Romans 7:6) that we no longer serve God in an "oldness of the letter" but rather in a "newness of the Spirit". What does this mean? - Oldness of Letter VS Newness of Spirit.
The scripture tells us (Romans 7:6) that we no longer serve God in an "oldness of the letter" but rather in a "newness of the Spirit". What does this mean? - Oldness of Letter VS Newness of Spirit.
The Apostle Paul wrote (Romans 7:15-24) that no matter how much he "willed" to do the "right" thing, he still failed to do it. He finally comes to the end of himself and asks the question, "Who will deliver me from this body of death?" He then proceeds to answer his own question by stating, "The Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death!" - Will Power VS Spirit Power.
The Apostle Paul was greatly used by God in his generation. However, he had to endure much persecution. How was he able to endure all of his trials and stay on message with the Gospel? Paul tells us his secret. - Contentment.
There was an occasion in Jesus ministry where the religious leaders tried to trap Him regarding a case where a woman was caught in the act of adultery. He was given the choice of stoning her according to the law or not stoning her and disregarding the law. Have you ever been in a situation where it seems all your choices are wrong? - Doing The Next Right Thing.
From the time we wake up to the time we start our day there is something in between we call "The Morning Routine". We don't call that process a devotion time. We call it a routine. This message is about the other morning routine - The Morning Routine.
Jesus once told His disciples that they were worth more than many sparrows which begs the question, "What are you worth?" - What Are You Worth?
Shortly before Jesus went to the cross, He had a powerful Q & A session with His disciples. The answers that Jesus provided them 2000 years ago are the same answers we need today. - Q & A Session With Jesus.
One day, while the disciples were out in the boat, they saw Jesus walking on the water. Just to be sure, Peter asked Jesus to tell him to come out on the water too. Jesus said, "Come." With amazing faith and obedience, Peter climbs over the side of the boat and actually walks on the water. However, after he felt the wind and saw the waves, he began to sink. Jesus then grabbed him and asked why he doubted. We've all been there where we've started out in faith, and genuinely experienced something supernatural, but are then are distracted by something natural that causes us to let go of our faith. We can learn a lot from Peter about what it means to live for God - Peter's Greatest Hits (And Misses).
The scripture clearly states (Romans 8:1) that there is now "no condemnation" for those who are in Christ Jesus and who walk after the Spirit. Is it possible to live a condemnation-free life in the face of failure & temptation? - No Condemnation.
Paul told Timothy to "Fight the Good Fight of Faith" and to "Lay Hold on Eternal Life". What does this mean and how do we do it? - Reconstructing Faith: Fight & Lay Hold.
Paul told Timothy multiple times (1 Timothy 6:11, 2 Timothy 2:22) that he needed to both FLEE & PURSUE. These 2 admonitions are a powerful 1-2 punch in overcoming temptation and staying strong in our faith - Reconstructing Faith: Flee & Pursue.
The Apostle Paul warned a young pastor (Timothy) about different kinds of distractions that can cause people to stray from their faith (1 Timothy 1:18-19, 1 Timothy 6:9-10). However, Paul went on to give him powerful instructions about how to strengthen a believer's faith (1 Timothy 6:11-12). - Reconstructing Faith.