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Gossiping and complaining destroys. Our words can be life-giving. or they can break the spirit. We can tear down or build up. We should seek to build up and to avoid talebearing. When offended, one should either overlook the fault with a fervent love that covers sin, or we should privately confront the offender with the motivation of gaining our brother. We should be motivated not only by a desire for justice, but also by a desire for the other's good.
This message explores the profound implications of humanity being created in God's image, emphasizing that mistreatment of others constitutes an indirect assault upon the divine. It asserts that sin, particularly the failure to love one's neighbor, distorts the reflection of God's character, while the incarnation serves as both a revelation of God's nature and a means of restoring the marred image within believers. Drawing from Genesis, James, Colossians, and Romans, the message underscores the Christian calling to accurately represent God through a life of truth and love, ultimately highlighting God's ongoing work of conforming believers to the image of his Son and renewing them to reflect his grace and mercy.
Confessional Hebrews 10:14, Rom. 8:13, Col 3:1-5, 2 Corinthians 3:18
The sermon explores the challenging doctrine of God's sovereignty and grace, particularly as it relates to the question of election and the seemingly unfair nature of divine choice. Drawing from John 6, the message contends that individuals do not come to Christ through their own volition but are irresistibly drawn by the Father, a concept illustrated through the Greek word 'compel' and supported by passages from Isaiah and Romans. Ultimately, the sermon emphasizes that salvation is entirely a gift of God's grace, prompting humility and a recognition that any faith is a result of divine kindness, not human merit, and encouraging listeners to embrace this truth and ascribe all glory to God.
Even good things can be dangerous when allowed to crowd out the best.
Men often make plans without regard for God, but Scripture reminds us that our lives are a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. A man's heart plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps. Even as believers we often get caught up in the details of life and forget that we live in the presence of God. We forget that we should say, "If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that."
Humble submission before the Lord each day is necessary for effective service in His kingdom.
We must not diminish the attributes or character of God so that God seems more acceptable to us. We must not diminish God's righteousness and justice and therefore minimize his wrath. It is in understanding the depth of our sin, and the depth of God's wrath for sin, that we understand the work of Christ and the depth of God's love for His people.
Daily feeding from the Bible is the primary means for preserving our walk with God.
Having confessed our sin, is it then possible to stand before God on our own merit, being sinless?
God's promise of justice should bring us peace about the sins of others - and humble soberness about ourselves.
When faced with injustice David and Jesus both entrusted themselves to him who judges justly. They asked God for deliverance, they declared their innocence, they called on God to judge, they were confident of his justice, and they praise God for his righteousness.
Feeling like a beloved child of God is not trivial, because all our love for others is a refection of and a response to God's love for us. To sense God's love we should earnestly seek his face through his Word and prayer.
Psalm 6 is the first of the seven penitential psalms. This psalm shows us how our relationship with God can be restored after we have sinned and are experiencing his heavy hand of discipline.
While we may be tempted to see weakness in the church, as it is comprised of imperfect, sinful men.Colossians 3:12-17; Ephesians 4:2-3; Galatians 6:2; Hebrews 10:24-25
John 3:16 highlights the greatness of God's love, which is seen clearly when we look at the object of God's love, the origin of God's love, the cost of God's love, the intensity of God's love, and the benefits of God's love.
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