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HOLY SPIRIT (Part- 24) – Chasing the wind. Question: Why is self-control so important for Christians? – Solomon gives us a good overview. Question: Who is Solomon? – Solomon: – Had it all. – Inherited the largest and most powerful kingdom in his region of the … Continue reading
HOLY SPIRIT (Part 23) Last week (Part-22) we looked at a life of self-indulgence; This week we will look at a life of self-control. Self-control is probably one of the greatest obstacles to living the life of a believer. Whenever we fail to exercise self-control, we become vulnerable to many of Satan’s schemes. We open … Continue reading
HOLY SPIRIT (Part 22) Self-control – Greek word for “self-control” is “egkrateia” (which means – continence; temperance; self-control); in essence it means “restraining passions and appetites”. Note: “akrasia” is the opposite (it means – to enjoy in excess; self-indulgence). – (Acts 24:22-27) Question: What was the basic message … Continue reading
HOLY SPIRIT (Part 21) – The ultimate teacher – Some things to consider regarding instruction: – God’s teachers are not called to use the Word of God like a baseball bat. Note: The sword of the Spirit is to injure Satan and not the body of Christ. – We can … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Therefore rejoice, you heavens and you who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea, because the devil has gone down to you! He is filled with fury, because he knows that his time is short.” (Revelation 12:12) MEDITATION: Satan opposes the salvation of those who are lost and seek … Continue reading
HOLY SPIRIT (Part 20) – A teachable spirit. Question: What can prevent us from having a teachable spirit? – Fear (lack of faith) – Rebelliousness – Pride – Laziness – Stubbornness – Self-centeredness – Arrogance (have all the answers) – Attention deficit – (James 1:19-25) In … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have found your deeds unfinished in the sight of my God. (Revelation 3:2) MEDITATION: Satan opposes the prayers of those who are saved. One of his main objectives in opposing the work of God is to discourage (and hopefully stop) Christians … Continue reading
HOLY SPIRIT (Part-19) Gentle giants – Gentleness: The Greek word is “praotes” which means: meekness; mildness; forebearance. Primarily it does not denote an outward expression of feeling, but an inward grace of the soul; calmness toward God in particular. It is the acceptance of God’s dealing with us and considering … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: “Therefore rejoice, you heavens and you who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea, because the devil has gone down to you! He is filled with fury, because he knows that his time is short.” (Revelation 12:12) MEDITATION: We should never make jokes about the Devil, or speak lightly … Continue reading
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