Sermons tagged #Christlikeness

In order to grow spiritually, we must not simply put off sinful things but put on Christlike character. Christians who treasure Christ will seek to be like Christ.

Does your speech point people to Jesus? Do you talk like Jesus or one of His enemies? Learn seven prayers to overcome the sins of the tongue and maintain Christlike speech. This sermon is part two of a two part sermon. Listen to the first sermon at https://www.sermonaudio.com/dashboard/sermons/81823171010672/ .

Jesus was an early Riser. God made us to be productive in the mornings. Learn 5 Bible reasons to wake up early and be productive.

Does your speech point people to Jesus? Do you talk like Jesus or one of His enemies? Learn seven prayers to overcome the sins of the tongue and maintain Christlike speech.

God is determined to assure our hearts of the unchanging certainty of the hope we have in Jesus Christ God's Promise God's Oath Our Hope

Those who wish to be first must be servant of all. An elder is to be a shepherd of the people of God. When looking for a man to be an elder, we should search for a man whose voice is like that of Christ. He needs to care for the lambs in Jesus' flock. An elder must not lord it over God's people. He must set a good example and have the right motivations. He should be eager to serve and do good for others. We need to look for a man who will protect with foresight, and a man who will lead our souls to living waters. We need a man who knows where in the Scriptures to direct us when we need to find green pastures. In short, when electing an elder, we need to look for a man who strives to be like Jesus Christ.

As an expression of the fruit of the Spirit, gentleness is strength under control, power harnessed in loving service and respectful actions.

The Greek word translated "goodness," is a rare word that combines being good and doing good. It means kindness in actual manifestation, virtue equipped for action, a bountiful propensity both to will and do what is good, intrinsic goodness producing generosity.

Matt and Alan continue the Gospel Community series as they open up the letter to the Ephesians. Our rich, secure identity in Jesus, because of his gentle, humble kindness towards us, propels us toward Spirit-filled love and unity in our relationships with one another.

The world does not encourage us to be Christlike. We find that encouragement in the Kingdom of God and among its citizens in the Lord's church.

Kindness is the Spirit-produced disposition of doing good to others with a sincere desire to benefit them.

The Bible tells us that when people glimpse the glory of God – fear and awe is the response. Yet, the God of all glory, is Father to His people. His glory makes Him trustworthy. Jesus brings us to His presence through His incarnation and His work of redemption. The Spirit's work is to draw people to Christ and show us truth. Wondrous Triune God of Glory and Grace!

The Bible tells us that when people glimpse the glory of God – fear and awe is the response. Yet, the God of all glory, is Father to His people. His glory makes Him trustworthy. Jesus brings us to His presence through His incarnation and His work of redemption. The Spirit's work is to draw people to Christ and show us truth. Wondrous Triune God of Glory and Grace!

Patience refers to the Spirit produced quality of mind that disposes us to take everything in good part and not to be easily offended. It is the Spirit produced ability to put up with other people even when that is not an easy thing to do and to bear ongoing hardship while anticipating a future relief from God.

Most of us desire to live productive, fruitful lives. But it is possible to be successful as the world deems success, and yet fail in the area where it ultimately counts-- in our relationship with God. Are you spiritually dead or alive? How can you tell your status? By the presence of fruit! Those spiritually alive have a vital connection with Jesus Christ! And because they are plugged in to Jesus the true vine, they will bear fruit-- the fruit of Christlike character and conduct. The proof of the root is in the fruit. No fruit or bad fruit reveals that one is not vitally connected to Jesus. They are dead branches, destined to be burned. Genuine believers however produce righteous behavior which will result in eternal joy and blessing. Are you therefore dead or alive?