Sermons on Spiritual Growth

Leaving a Legacy of Generosity

“We will not hide these truths from our children but will teach the next generation…” (Psalm 78:4) [NLT] “Now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.” (1 Corinthians 13:13) [HCSB] We MUST model and teach generosity because it … • … displays God’s character. “Everything we have has…

Fasting and Prayer in the New Testament

Matthew 6:16 – “16 When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do,for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full.” INTRODUCTION Conversations are “give and take,” and friendships and relationships take time together. • Praying through Scripture to know…

A New Beginning: Reconciling With God

History Nehemiah prayed and fasted  Nehemiah 1:4-6a 4 When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven. 5 Then I said: “Lord, the God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him…

Bring Me A Musician

“‘Now, bring me a musician.’ While the musician played, the Lord’s hand came on Elisha.” (2 Kings 3:15) [CSB] Moab’s Rebellion Against Israel (2 Kings 3)• Israel: (v. 1-3)Descendants of Jacob AKA IsraelKing Joram• Moab: (v. 4-5)Descendants of Lot’s son, MoabKing Mesha• Judah: (v. 6-7)Descendants of Jacob’s son, JudahKing Jehoshaphat• Edom: (v. 8-10)Descendants of Jacob’s…

How To Stop Drifting

“We must, therefore, pay even more attention to what we have heard, so that we will not drift away.”  (Hebrews 2:1) “But you must continue to believe this truth and stand firmly in it. Don’t drift away from the assurance you received when you heard the Good News.” (Colossians 1:23) [NLT] Two Examples of Drifters In…