Christian Walk – Page 17

What Christ Calls His Followers To Do – John Piper

18 Nov 2021 Michael A

What does it mean to “believe” in Christ, to pick up your cross and follow Him? Pastor Piper explains these words biblically. His sermon is extremely valuable because Christian culture gets these things very wrong. This post contains a 12 minute excerpt of his 64 minute sermon; it also contains the entire sermon for those who want to know the foundation he laid before he got to the crux of the text that is stated in excerpt; and the application he proposed after the excerpt. Hopefully, the excerpt will whet your appetite to hear the entire sermon, it is valuable in this time of false gospel messages and short cuts to the Christian life

Christian Growth, Part Two – It Is Real And Expected By God

14 Nov 2021 Michael A

Do we make progress in our Christian lives? Do we grow? These questions are always useful, but especially so at certain times. A Saturday night, a communion Sunday, a birthday, the end of a year – all these are seasons that should cause us to think and make us look within. Time is flying quickly. Life is quickly fleeing away. The hour is daily drawing nearer when the reality of our Christianity will be tested and it will be seen whether we have built on the rock or on the sand (Matthew 7:24-27). Certainly it is wise for us to examine ourselves from time to time and take account of our souls. Are we progressing in spiritual things? Are we growing in holiness?

Christian Growth, Part One – What Does It Look Like?

10 Nov 2021 Michael A

I am beginning a short series on Christian growth from J C Ryle’s book on holiness. He covered that topic in chapter five; I will probably take 3-4 posts to cover it. The 3 minute video excerpt herein is an introduction to Ryle and more than that: Pastor John Piper was teaching a group of pastors about J C Ryle and recommending aspects of his ministry style to them. Piper’s message derives from the ninth chapter of Ryle’s book, titled: Lot – A Beacon. Therein Ryle explained why the scriptural account of Lot’s life should be a warning beacon to us.

Carter Conlon – Is it Time to Run From Your Church? (Sermon Jam)

9 Nov 2021 Michael A

Jeremiah 5:23 The people are revolting and rebellious… They are gone, their heart is not with God; neither do they desire the fear of the Lord… Run from churches in the US and Canada where the Bible is not preached! Run from churches where there is no theology of the cross; no soul-searching word; no repentance of sin; no mention of the blood of Christ that saves! Run from churches where you’re comfortable in your sin – if you go there with sin in your life and do not experience conviction

Leonard Ravenhill – Will You Stay on the Cross? (Sermon Jam)

7 Nov 2021 Michael A

The following 14 minute Leonard Ravenhill sermon excerpt is about the true Christian life wherein one bears his cross, separates from the world, denies himself and follows Christ. A picture of the true Christian life is contrasted with the counterfeit Christian life which most are living. Ravenhill illustrated the process of the true Christian life by talking about wheat being planted, bearing fruit, and harvested. He talked about separation in a very memorable way; his illustrations enable one to see the pain of living that kind of live, that pain would likely only be experienced during the transition from leading a worldly life to leading a godly life and dying to self….

‘Nothing Short of Child Sacrifice’: Pelosi’s Archbishop Says Her Pro-Abortion Bill Is What He’d Expect from a ‘Satanist’

7 Oct 2021 Michael A

The Archbishop of San Francisco issued a scathing statement saying the pro-abortion Women’s Health Protection Act (HR 3755) passed by Congress is something he’d expect from a “devout Satanist” rather than a devoted Catholic. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone called out Catholic politicians, such as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), who had praised the pro-abortion measure saying it’s about people’s medical choices.

The Believer’s Lifelong Battle for Holiness – Dr. John MacArthur

4 Oct 2021 Michael A

The MacArthur sermon in this post is preceded by a list of highlights for those who don’t have 45 minutes to listen. He answered many questions that believers have about what it means to walk in Spirit; about justification, sanctification and salvation. He also delved into pietism and the holiness movement; and legalism; these topics were considered to narrow down the meaning of true walking in the Spirit, as the others are common sideroads. If you are a new Christian, this sermon is worth coming back to many times, bookmark it.

Recognizing and Responding to Affliction: From The Rare Jewel Of Christian Contentment

14 Sep 2021 Michael A

The following short passage from The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment, by Jeremiah Burroughs, is being posted to show two basic things about afflictions that God sends into the lives of Christians to fashion them to the image of His Son: 1), how one should respond and 2), what an affliction might look like. Burroughs stated more than once in his book that God routinely sends affliction into the lives of His children, Burroughs calls that “being in the school of Christ.”

Many Are Called And Few Are Chosen – Q&A Response By Dr. John MacArthur

8 Sep 2021 Michael A

In this post, a questioner asked Dr. MacArthur about the difference between true Christians and counterfeits; MacArthur framed his response in terms of the scripture ‘many are called and few are chosen.’ The video response is just over a minute in length.

The Parable Of The Soils, Matthew 13 – Dr. John MacArthur

3 Sep 2021 Michael A

This post contains the mp3 sermon and the accompanying PDF of Dr. MacArthur’s sermon on the parable of the soils from Matthew 13; several highlight points precede the sermon, these state some of the most significant points; a pdf of the sermon is also posted, for those who would rather read than listen

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