Local Sermons on Spiritual Growth
Fear Thou Not, I Will Help Thee
Isaiah 41:10-21 P1. The Charge From God to Live a Fearless Life Isaiah 41:10,13-14; Jeremiah 30:10; 46:28; Zephaniah 3:16; Exodus 14:13 P2. The Consolation of Overcoming The Furious Contenders By Faith Isaiah 41:11-12, 15-20; 1 John 4:18; 2 Kings 19:6-7; Acts 27:1-17,21-25,29-31,41-44 P3. The Conscious Change of A Believer from Fear to Faith Isaiah 41:21; Genesis 15:1; 26:24; 21:17; 26:7; Deuteronomy 1:21; 3:2, 22
Where is my Honor and Fear?
Malachi 1:6-14 P1. The Callousness of the Priest That Shows Contempt for God Malachi 1:7-8,10,12-13; 1 Kings 22:51-53; Daniel 3:15-18; Exodus 5:1-2; Ephesians 4:17-22 P2. The Contention of God Against the Critics of His Honour and Fear Malachi 1:9-11,14; Daniel 4:13-17; John 3:18-20 P3. The Call to Filial Obedience for the Defiant in God’s Service Malachi 1:9; Ephesians 4:22-27; 1 Samuel 15:22; Romans 5:19; 6:16; 16:19; 1:5
Righteousness, Peace and Joy in the Holy Ghost
Romans 14:17,18 The Lord does not want believers to be bogged down by ‘non-essentials’. He expressly gives us a checklist of what the kingdom life entails – “righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost”. These three virtues are not mutually exclusive – they work together. Every good Christian must not only possess righteousness, peace, and the joy in the Holy Ghost, but must be a channel through which these virtues flows to the world. “If you carefully fulfill the…
The Undeniable Power of a Holy Life
2 Kings 20:1-7 A holy life is a life of power! While some people think holy living is not possible, the scriptures make it clear that it is possible. (Titus 2:11). The Lord clearly commands us and calls to a life of holiness, and He has graciously promised and provided the wherewithal. If we are committed to living a transparently holy life, the power and privilege accruable is limitless! “For I am the Lord your God: ye shall therefore sanctify…
Faith for Divine Restoration
Joel 2:25-27; Hebrews 11:6; Psalm 33:18-22 Faith is indispensable to the Christian life. It is not only the key that opens the door to the Kingdom, but also, the determinant of the beneficiaries of the exceeding and precious promises of God. Persistent pain and distresses in this life often perplex many believers. Patience is a prerequisite for Divine Restoration for every believer seeking a way out of “the sufferings of this present time”, be they self-inflicted or heaven-sent for the…