Sermons tagged #Individualism

We are all always being discipled by someone or something. If we are not deliberately following Jesus, we will follow someone else by default. We must choose: what framework, what ways of thinking, what paradigm, will I build my life upon? Jesus and the apostles said the true Way is a communal lifestyle in which we are learning to live in the reality of our new identity in Christ.

This class concludes the overview of Paul David Tripp's unsurpassed primer for biblical counseling, INSTRUMENTS IN THE REDEEMER'S HANDS. It will help you know how to instill a Christian's identity in Christ and also provide accountability. The material at the end will give you practical directions and encouragements for beginning your biblical counseling and reaching out to others with the Gospel.

Parent your child in holiness not selfishness

It may not seem fair for all of Israel to suffer because of the sin of one person, but Achan illustrates the reality that God deals with us covenantally.

What does it mean to be part of a church community? What does "living together as a church" look like? This is a primer that will be useful as a reminder for church members and to prepare new Christians for church membership (and for non-Christians to get a picture of real life in church community!)

Christians must grow up into Jesus. So, you must go to Jesus. But where do you find Jesus? In His Word and in His Church.

What's the BIG change that has driven us to our "Strange New World"? And what forces have contributed to it. You'll find out in this class based on Chapter 1 of Dr. Carl Trueman's important book "Strange New World".

When people think of ethics, even Christian ethics, they most often think of sticky ethical conundrums. And most people think they have an intrinsic sense of right and wrong, but it's crucial that we're able to analyze and articulate our ethic in a clear fashion, (1) so that we can be consistent, and (2) so we have some hope of answering some of those particular moral dilemmas we face from time to time. This first part of our discussion in Christian ethics focuses on articulating a biblical theory of ethics, with which we can then apply to some of those sticky moral dilemmas.

Many today claim to not have religion. Is that true? I what do they place faith?

A rich, young ruler approaches Jesus and asks him what he must do to inherit eternal life. Boasting in his performance, he tells Jesus he's obeyed the commandments of God since his youth. Jesus challenges him to stop building his identity on money and morality, to give everything he has to the poor, and to come empty-handed and follow him as a disciple. What can we learn about the remedy for self-reliance from this encounter?

How should Christmas make us re-think the meaning of success? You'll find out in this message about true counter-cultural Christianity - a counter-culture that grows out of the meaning of Christ's coming into the world.

"Heed the First Voice" Sermon and discussion on Revelation 4:5-6. Join the conversation with Household of Faith in Christ in the comments section. www.householdoffaithinchrist.com.

True freedom is found only in Christ, the Son, who sets believing sinners free and unites them as one people to follow Him. In this message we contrast the true freedom given by Christ with two "false freedoms" that are embraced by our secular and confused culture: Expressive Individualism and Critical Theory

Why God requires that believers bring their children to be baptized.

Because Jesus is saving the world, the Spirit and the Apostles testify to our abiding in God, and His in us.

The issue - eating food offered to idols. The argument - against Paul's advice. The answer - Paul teaches the psychology behind the matter - our past conditions affect how we behave. The application - while many things are right in themselves, love is more important than knowledge, so don't be a stumblingblock to your brother.

Easter Service 2019.