In this text, Paul draws a sharp distinction between the spiritual life and the secular life. What is the meaning and application of his instruction for us?
Sermons from February 2017
In our world of “self-fulfillment” and so many broken relationships, it is hard for the world to believe what the Lord teaches about this difficult topic.
All are guilty before God. Does that mean that we must carry guilt around like a large block of ice in a cold, dark place or can we melt it away with God’s help?
Today’s lesson comes from our One Word devotional book for 2017, and it is one of the most beautiful words in the English language: forgiveness. “To err is human, to forgive is divine” (Alexander Pope).
Is questioning Almighty God, our Creator, ok? It is if we follow the example of Abraham, who did not understand God’s plan but proved to live up to his description, “father of the faithful.”
Sometimes we fail and think that we should never try the same thing ever again. However, these disciples learned some great lessons that could help us to be spiritually successful.
Christ tells stories and teaches that we must go deeper into a relationship with Christ or we will go deeper into a relationship with the world.