Church of Christ
Text:Timothy 1:5 and Philippians 2:1-8 Introduction:The greatest idol in our lives is “Self!” For those who are not yet Christians they are usually driven by selfishness and greed. The “Self” can also reign in a Christian’s life if they are not in subjection to God’s will as found in the Scriptures. Point 1: Conscience and…
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Intro: *Gal 5:16-17 Process for Overcoming Oil & Water Don’t Mix Matt 6:24 Two masters…hat one vs. love and serve the other James 4:4-8a World/God (Sneak peak into point #III: “Resist” one Submit and draw near = I (God) will draw near to you) James 3:9-12 II Cor 6: 14-18 Righteousness vs. Lawlessness, Light vs.…
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Text:Titus 1:5 and 1 Corinthians 2:16 Introduction:How does a person build their conscience. Our conscience is the internal faculty by which we acquired the will of God to govern our lives. It is the faculty which recognizes and distinguishes between good and evil prompting and commending good and rejecting and condemn evil. We must possess,…
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Text:1 Timothy 1:5 and 2 Corinthians 4:1-2 Introduction: “You cannot give away what you don’t possess!” To manifest Truth to others we must discern good and evil and then we must consistently choose good and refuse evil. In so doing we touch the hearts, mind, and conscience in others. Point 1: What is a Good…
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Text:1 Peter 3:13-16 and Hebrews 13:18 Introduction: What do we know about the conscience? Everyone has one. It acts as a judge and witness of our conduct. Our words and deeds impact the conscience in other people. The conscience is labeled good, evil, blameless, or defiled. The purpose of this lesson is to define a…
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Text: 1 Timothy 1:5 and Luke 8:9-15 Introduction:Those people who receive and accept the Word of God with an honest and good heart are the ones who will be productive in their Christian life. They will not only grow in character and Christ-likeness but will lead others to a saving knowledge of Christ. Point 1:…
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Text:Matthew 5:8 and Psalm 24:1-6 Introduction:Those who have a pure heart before God are the ones who enjoy the rich blessings of true peace and contentment. Their lives are free from the burden of sin and they can freely express joy in living. Those who are not Christians are not able to see or appreciate…
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Text: 1 Timothy 1:5, Titus 1:10-16 Introduction:To live one’s life according to God’s will as found in His Word is to be pure in heart and deed. To reject His Word and to choose to live according to a different standard is to live a life defiled. Point 1: To the Pure, All Things are…
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Text: 1 Timothy 1:5, Proverbs 28:14 & Proverbs 28:26 Introduction: Our purity of heart depends our hatred of evil, loving and trusting the Lord, believing His ways are right, and choosing to live our lives according to His standard of life. Point 1: The Curse of a Calloused, Misguided Heart Trusting “Self” and not God…
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