Video Talk Philippians 2:1-4 ESV “So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but … Continue reading Unity of Mind
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Can Humans Be Trusted?
Video Talk Psalms 118:5-9,14-15 ESV “Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free. The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? The Lord is on my side as my helper; I shall look in triumph on those who … Continue reading Can Humans Be Trusted?
Toward the Goal
Video Talk Philippians 3:2-3,13b-21 ESV “Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh.” “But one thing I do: forgetting what lies … Continue reading Toward the Goal
If Truly Past, then Not in Present
Video Talk Ephesians 2:1-7 ESV “And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— among whom we all once lived in the passions … Continue reading If Truly Past, then Not in Present
Without Excuse
Video Talk Colossians 2:6-8 ESV “Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according … Continue reading Without Excuse
Obedience to Authorities
Video Talk 1 Peter 2:13-16 NASB “Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority, or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and the praise of those who do right. For such is the will of God, that by doing … Continue reading Obedience to Authorities
Christ’s True Servants
Video Talk Isaiah 49:5-6 ESV “And now the Lord says, he who formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob back to him; and that Israel might be gathered to him— for I am honored in the eyes of the Lord, and my God has become my strength— he says: ‘It … Continue reading Christ’s True Servants
Grieved by Various Trials
Video Talk 1 Peter 1:6-9 ESV “In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at … Continue reading Grieved by Various Trials
Wives Submitting to Husbands
Video Talk 1 Peter 3:1-6 ESV Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, when they see your respectful and pure conduct. Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair … Continue reading Wives Submitting to Husbands
Clay in the Potter’s Hands
Video Talk Jeremiah 18:1-11 ESV The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: “Arise, and go down to the potter's house, and there I will let you hear my words.” So I went down to the potter's house, and there he was working at his wheel. And the vessel he was making of clay … Continue reading Clay in the Potter’s Hands