How can you know if you are a genuine Christian? Just as there are ways you can tell if a diamond is real or fake, there are also ways we can see if our faith is real or fake.
Akigawa Baptist Church
Sermons by Steve Carter (Page 19)
How do we protect our heart from being overwhelmed by difficult situations, even when we know God is in control? How do we live in a way that lets us shine as lights in the world that brings God glory? Choose to be joyful!
Last week, we looked at what it means to watch and learn from others in our lives, and also the importance of showing others how God’s grace is flowing through your life. But what happens if you aren’t like Paul or Timothy? What if you don’t think you have all that much of God’s grace…
For most of us, we learn best by watching and learning from other people. This is also true for how we grow as Christians. As Paul prepares to send Timothy to the church in Philippi, we see how important it is to “watch and learn.”
Teamwork is an important part of team sports, and it’s also an important aspect of living as a Christian. But what does it mean for us to be team players? How do we do it well?
Imagine your favorite baseball player came to watch you play in a big tournament game. That feeling of both excitement and nervousness at the same time is a lot like what today’s Bible passage is describing.
Last week we saw how low Jesus was willing to go in humbling himself. Jesus’ descent of humility was massive. Today, we’re going to see that it didn’t end there. It’s followed by his soaring ascent of glory. How is that ascension described and how are we connected to it?
“Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.” This phrase unites the connection we have with Jesus and the connection we have with one another. The more we can uncover the depth and magnitude of its meaning, the more amazing this phrase becomes.
Did you ever play connect-the-dots when you were a kid? The church is actually a lot like that. Our connection with one another can become a beautiful display of the glory of Jesus.
Having a clear sense of our future can motivate our present actions. This is especially true for us as dads. Today we’re going to see how the Bible applies this concept to how we as dads love and care for our kids.
