How persistent are we in our physical and spiritual lives? Do we have the faith and the zeal to run the race so we can obtain the ultimate prize? We must be strong, we must never give up and we must strive to finish the race.
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When, How and About What Should We Be Angry?
Is there righteous anger which Christians should and must have? In this sermon, we will look at examples of righteous men who became angry, and they had godly reasons for that. We will see that even Christ became angry, and why this was the case.
How (Not) To Be a Pharisee!
Christ startled His disciples when He declared to them that they would not inherit the Kingdom of God if their righteousness was not to exceed the righteousness of the Pharisees. The Pharisees were considered to be extremely righteous and law-abiding religious leaders, so how could anyone exceed their righteousness and their zeal for the law? What were the fundamental character flaws of the Pharisees? And how can we make sure that we do not fall into the same trap?
Establish Our Hearts
Our emotions and desires dwell within our hearts. What does it mean when we put our hearts into something? How do we establish our hearts and for what reason?
True Repentance
What is the difference between true repentance—godly sorrow in a godly manner—and the sorrow of the world? What are the seven aspects of true repentance, and what is its end result?
Perseverance
Despite difficulty in the trials we go through in our lives, are we strong enough to remain faithful to God’s way of life?
How Zealous Are We?
Do we have enough zeal for God and His Plan and Way of Life? Do we have godly zeal, or are we motivated by the wrong kind of zeal? Examples in the Old and New Testament show us what God requires of us in preparation for the Kingdom of God.