Introduction: Life is War 1. The Universality of Suffering: No one is exempt1.1 Job’s TestimonyHe cried: “Man who is born of a woman is few of days and full of trouble.” (Job 14:1, ESV)1.2 Paul’s WitnessHe wrote: “For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now.”…
Introduction :Jesus warned His disciples in John 15:18:“If the world hates you, know that it has hated Me before it hated you.”Paul added in 2 Timothy 3:12:Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” 1. What is Persecution?1.1 Definition:Persecution is suffering for Christ’s sake. It is opposition, slander,…
Romans 12v11Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. (ESV) Introduction:The Nature and Danger of Sloth 1. Defining Sloth Biblically1.1 Key Biblical Terms a. Slothful (oknēros): sluggish, backward in effort. b. Idle: refusing labour when duty calls. c. Apathy: spiritual indifference, coldness of heart. d. Proverbs 13:4.1.2 A Practical Definition …
Theme:Christ redeems sinners enslaved to gluttony and addiction, empowering them to live in self-controlled freedom for His glory. Introduction:Understanding Addiction and Gluttony in a Broken World. Biblical Definitions:Gluttony is the overindulgence of God’s gifts, especially food and drink, to the point that it becomes idolatrous, self-centred, and enslaving.Proverbs 23:20-21: “Be not among drunkards or among…
Philippians 4:4-9Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding,…
Mark 9v24Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, “I believe; help my unbelief!” (ESV) 1. The nature of doubt and lack of faith. 2. The dangers of doubt. 3. God’s compassion toward doubters. 4. The remedies for doubt. 5. Encouragement for doubting believers.
1 John 5 v21 1. The Biblical Definition of IdolatryIdolatry is giving ultimate love, loyalty, trust, fear, or worship to anything or anyone other than the one true God.– Exodus 20:3–4– Romans 1:25Here are two things to note:a. Idolatry may be external, worshiping an image, bowing before a relic, burning incense to a statue.b. Idolatry…
Key Text: Proverbs 12:22Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are His delight. (ESV) Theme:God is a God of truth; lying and deception come from Satan, and those saved by grace are called to speak the truth in love. 1. The Origin of Lying: Satan, the Father of Lies.1.1…
Key Verse – Ephesians 4:31:“Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamour and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.” (ESV) Introduction: The Fire of Fleshly Anger:* Why anger is a common but dangerous temptation.* Connection to the doctrine of indwelling sin (Romans 7).* Goal: To understand, expose, and mortify sinful…
Theme:Envy and jealousy are sinful distortions of desire that destroy love, distort God’s providence, and must be mortified through the Gospel. Doctrine:Sin originates in the heart (Mark 7:21–23); envy is a work of the flesh (Gal. 5:19–21); Christ’s righteousness frees us from comparing ourselves to others. Focus:We must recognize envy and jealousy as deadly sins,…