This Sunday morning's sermon was a sermon on James 3 the tongue. In Pilgrim's Progress, John Bunyan describes his character Talkative as "a saint abroad and a devil at home." Does that describe you?A Sermon on James 3 the Tongue The misuse of the tongue is spiritual arson. A loose tongue affects others and hurts us too. What is in your Heart Comes Out through your … [Read more...] about I Want to Live Right | Watch Your Mouth! (James 3:1-12)
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Links to Equip Christian Leaders – 07/09/18
Here's a round up of this week's posts and the top leadership and productivity articles I've read this week, particularly from church leader websites. You'll also find a summary of this week's content on www.equippinghispeople.com. Here are the top five articles on leadership or productivity from church leader websites I've read this past week: Why “Finishing … [Read more...] about Links to Equip Christian Leaders – 07/09/18
Worshipping Wholly (Romans 12:1-2 MSG)
In this sermon about Romans 12 1-2, we recall that worship is giving ourselves back to God in response to his love, goodness and greatness. It' not all about turning up to meetings on a Sunday, although that is part of it. Are we guilty of reducing it to that sometimes?Unthinking Worship Paul uses the metaphor of sacrifice deliberately. In the ancient world, religion … [Read more...] about Worshipping Wholly (Romans 12:1-2 MSG)
What Do You Look Like? (James 1:17-27)
In this sermon about James 1, we learn that our shortsightedness when it comes to our failings and weaknesses is endemic to the human condition. So how can we see our sin more clearly?God's Word is a Mirror God’s Word is like a mirror. It allows self-examination. But if you only glance at yourself in God’s Word and then walk away you are deceiving yourself. James … [Read more...] about What Do You Look Like? (James 1:17-27)
Self Denial: The Salvationist’s Most Effective Weapon
The greatest gift The Salvation Army has to give the world is Salvationists sold out on self denial. The self denial spiritual discipline is a Salvation Army essential.Self Denial is Counter-Cultural Why do I say that? Because it is so counter-cultural, particularly in the west. Our culture is me, me, me. It's about what I want to do, what I want to say and what I want … [Read more...] about Self Denial: The Salvationist’s Most Effective Weapon
Social Media: The Best Use of Your Time?
How much time do you spend on social media? Do you think you might be addicted to it? Are you worried about social media and time wasting? Does the time you spend on your computer, phone or tablet help you in your Christian journey or not?Make the Most of Time In the Bible, the Apostle Paul writes: Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making … [Read more...] about Social Media: The Best Use of Your Time?
Holiness: Radical Followers (Luke 9:21-17)
The Salvation Army is a holiness movement. We believe that Jesus' followers must be radical.Jesus Believes in You Jesus believes you can live this way. He believes you can live like he lived. Holiness: Learning to Be Like Jesus Ours is not a life like everyone else's with a sprinkling of Jesus on the side. Discipleship is about giving your entire life to Christ, … [Read more...] about Holiness: Radical Followers (Luke 9:21-17)
Living as Fed People (Ephesians 5:15-20)
Do you waste time? Wasted time can never be gotten back. You need to be filled with the Holy Spirit to make the most of the time you have available to you.Be Careful How You Live Paul says, be very careful how you live. Live to please God.That takes energy and effort. Spiritual maturity and holiness only come with work. It takes time. Filled with the Holy … [Read more...] about Living as Fed People (Ephesians 5:15-20)
Holiness: A Family Resemblance
How much do you resemble your Heavenly Father? When people look at you, can they see a glimpse of Jesus Christ? Is your life one of holiness?To Be Like Jesus General John Gowans wrote: To be like Jesus! This hope possesses me, In every thought and deed, This is my aim, my creed; To be like Jesus! This hope possesses me, His Spirit helping me, Like him I’ll … [Read more...] about Holiness: A Family Resemblance
We Believe | God’s Best China (1 Peter 1)
To be holy is to be set apart from the world for special use, like our best china. The problem is we are not totally set apart, we are still in the world. To live a life of holiness seems impossible, but it is a divine command.Redemption Makes Us Holy In our fallen state and in our dirty, messy world, how can we ever hope to be holy as God is holy? The answer is … [Read more...] about We Believe | God’s Best China (1 Peter 1)
