Tag archive for "christian living"

Colossians Bible Study (What's So Great About Jesus)

Colossians 4, Walk In Wisdom

29 May 2011

Click here to listen to this lesson. The apostle Paul concludes his letter to the Colossians with the call to walk in wisdom. True disciples have their lives hidden in Christ. Paul is going to describe the life and speech of the spiritual. Persistence In Prayer Paul commands us to continue steadfastly in prayer. Paul [...]

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Titus Bible Study (Ready For Every Good Work)

Titus 3, Right Conduct in an Evil World

23 November 2008

Click here to listen to this lesson. The third chapter of Titus describes the Christian conduct necessary in an evil world. 1 Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and [...]

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Beginning Studies: God's Plan For You

Lesson 6 – Responsibilities Of A Christian

07 January 2006

In this lesson we want to look at what the responsibilities and duties given to each Christian. Jesus has given us commands for how we ought to live our lives. Notice 2 Corinthians 5:17, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become [...]

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Godliness

Patience: Practicing Godliness

06 January 2006

Introduction We have considering the ways that we can practice godliness to be more fitting to the character of God. Humility, contentment, self-control, and peace are all important characteristics that we must add to our faith and way of living. This morning I would like for us to consider another important part of the fruit [...]

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Godliness

Peace: Practicing Godliness

05 January 2006

Introduction: The world is always seeking for peace. We are told to visualize world peace. People are in great pursuit to find inner peace and personal tranquility. There has been an explosion in the use of new age techniques, yoga, and other mental and physical exercises to try to help find that peace. Yet no [...]

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Godliness

Self-Control

04 January 2006

Introduction: “A person without self-control is as defenseless as a city with broken-down walls” (Proverbs 25:28). In biblical times, the walls of the city were the most important aspect of defense from intruders. To have a breach in the walls was to have a weakness such that the enemy could come in and strike. Recall [...]

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Godliness

Contentment

03 January 2006

Introduction: We have been studying how to practice godliness in our lives. Last time, we consider how true humility is required of us toward God, toward God’s word, toward others, and toward ourselves. But there is more we must add to our character to meet God’s definition of godliness. Consider 1 Timothy 6:6, “But godliness [...]

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Godliness

True Humility

02 January 2006

Introduction: We have begun a study on our need to practice godliness. Our key passage was 1 Timothy 4:7-8, “Train yourself in godliness, for, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” God has called each of us [...]

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Godliness

Trained in Godliness

01 January 2006

Introduction: We have spent time talking about our need to pursue holiness from the command given by God, “but, as the One who called you is holy, you also are to be holy in all your conduct; for it is written, be holy, because I am holy” (1 Peter 1:15-16). In our efforts to attain [...]

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