My Jammed Finger
Christians ought to respond when a member of Christ’s body is harmed. Will we take care of one another?
Tag: Care
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Being Involved Without Being Invested
This is an emotional phenomenon known as attachment: when we identify with it to the point of ownership. We take everything said or done about the subject “personally.”
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You Can’t Do That Just On Easter Sunday
Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 5:15, “and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.” You can’t do that just on Easter Sunday.
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God Provides for His Saints
God provides for the saints by 1) Sealing the Saints of the Past, 2) Saving the Saints of the Present, 3) Sheltering the Saints from the Future. The hearer should marvel at the wonderful blessings that God has given to his saints in the past, present, and future.
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Second Corinthians Seven and Eight
An audio sermon on 2 Corinthians 7-8, on godly sorrow that leads to repentance and the grace of generous giving. The post contains the text of both chapters.
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Does “Just a Little Talk with Jesus” Make It Right?
Does "Just a Little Talk with Jesus" make it right? We must sing with understanding (1 Corinthians 14:15). The song fits if Jesus speaks to us through His word.
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First Corinthians 11-12
An audio sermon on 1 Corinthians 11-12, covering the head covering, the Lord's Supper, and spiritual gifts in the one body. The post contains the text of both chapters.
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First Corinthians Seven and Eight – To the Married
It is good for a man not to touch a woman. 2 Nevertheless, because of sexual immorality, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband. 3 Let the husband render to his wife the affection due her, and likewise also the wife to her husband.
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What Does It Mean to be a Disciple of Jesus?
Being a disciple of Jesus means being committed to Jesus and His values by 1) listening and following Jesus as my spiritual leader, 2) participating in the church, Jesus’ instrument to address concerns in the world, and 3) caring about other people in both physical and spiritual ways. The listener should be able to understand and relate what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. This sermon is designed to develop a deeper sense of commitment to Jesus and His values.
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Let’s Wash Feet!
Jesus washed feet to teach us to serve one another (John 13:3-15). When we "wash feet," we count others more significant than ourselves (Philippians 2:3-4).
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God’s Word Manages Our Relationships
When God’s word has place in our life, it will manage our relationships to the best. We should trust in God’s word to manage our relationships.
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If I Were a Rich Man
If I were a rich man, I would recognize, 1) my relationship with God regarding wealth, 2) the reasons God has given for wealth, 3) the problems associated with wealth. The hearer should be able to understand their responsibilities and attitudes toward wealth. I want everyone to have a proper, healthy, and reverent attitude toward the teaching within God's word regarding wealth.
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Follow The Rules!?
Phariseeism begins with practical, sensible rules (Matthew 15:1-2). But Jesus was not merely practical and sensible; He was radical. To every objection, "Yes, but Jesus."
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God’s Word and Our Afflictions
God’s word provides for us in the time of our afflictions. It teaches us that 1) God is good; 2) Afflictions Refine the Righteous, 3) The wicked will not comfort us. Each hearer should understand that in times of distress we need to go to God and his word for comfort, peace, and help.
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The Grace of God in King David’s Graciousness
In this lesson, we will examine David’s practice of grace to Saul’s house. David understood that: 1) Grace was a Desire, 2) Grace was Proactive, 3) Grace Restores, 4) Grace Gives. Each person should learn what it means to be gracious to others and resolve to practice more grace in our lives.
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In Praise of the Mother’s Maker
We praise the Maker of our mothers (Genesis 3:20), who made them 1) Kind, 2) Compassionate, 3) Caring. Each person should understand the importance of a mother's role.
