KNOWING God and self – Page 12

This Is Why Many Raised In Christian Homes Later Turn From Christ

14 Dec 2021 Michael A

For failure to count the cost, the children of religious parents often do not turn out well, and they bring disgrace on Christianity. Familiar from their earliest years with the form and theory of the gospel, taught even from infancy to repeat the most common Bible verses, being used to being instructed in the gospel every week, or even to instruct others in Sunday school, they often grow up professing Christianity without knowing why or without ever having thought seriously about it. Then when the realities of grown-up life begin to press upon them, they often astound everyone by dropping all their Christian ways and plunging right into the world. Why? Because they had never thoroughly understood the sacrifices that Christianity involves….

The Apostasy of Worldly Demas – Reverend Romesh Prakashpalan Sermon

13 Dec 2021 Michael A

Reverend Romesh Prakashpalan preached on 2 Timothy 4:10; based on that text, he explored why Demos apostatized. Simultaneously, he discussed the consequences of Demos’ actions. Questions were presented to listeners to keep them from doing like Demos; consequences were also clarified. The solution is to love the Lord more than one’s life and via prayer seek His help to accomplish that to the saving on you own soul. [Highlight points accompany this 55 minute sermon, for those who don’t have the time to listen.]

Christ Always Lives To Intercede, by Jeff Mayfield

8 Dec 2021 Michael A

In the 6 minute video of this post, Jeff Mayfield explains chapter 8 of Dane Ortland’s book, Gentle and Lowly. Herein, Christ’s intercession for believers is discussed in terms of Hebrews 7:25. Once a believer realized it is impossible to make himself acceptable to God the Father, he is inclined to solely trust in Christ. This message is very encouraging if you have been struggling and failing in your fight against sin.

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

Jesus Will Never Cast You Out: Jeff Mayfield, Part 6

16 Nov 2021 Michael A

In the following 4 minute video, Dr. Jeff Mayfield highlights chapter 6 of Dane Ortland’s book, Gentle and Lowly; Mayfield provides numerous examples of why Jesus will not cast out:

Only Bad People Can Go To Heaven; That Is, You Must Know You Are A Sinner….

24 Oct 2021 Michael A

The following short sermon was preached today by Alistair Begg; he titled it, The Crown Of Righteousness. I got the above title from a statement he made during the sermon – those words should appeal to people who may believe they are too bad for heaven; that is, they could be helped greatly by hearing what Begg had to say. [The 21 minute mp4 sermon is preceded by bulleted highlights]

Christ Delights to Comfort His Children – Jeff Mayfield, Part 3

22 Oct 2021 Michael A

This is Jeff Mayfield’s third video on Dane Ortlund’s book Gentle and Lowly; herein, he is talking about Christ’s delight to comfort [the sinners who are] His children. If you have been given understanding by God’s Spirit that you are in fact, a helpless sinner and that you need the Savior…then this 6 minute video will benefit you.

The Lord’s Compassion For Sinners – Jeff Mayfield, Part Two

15 Oct 2021 Michael A

This is Jeff Mayfield’s second video on Dane Ortlund’s book Gentle and Lowly; herein, he is talking about Christ’s compassion for sinners. If you have been given understanding by God’s Spirit that you are in fact, a helpless sinner and that you need the Savior…then this 7 minute video will benefit you. There is also a 36 minute video wherein Dane Ortlund answers questions about the heart of God from Christians on every continent. I found it very beneficial, you will also – the questions are about various aspects of walking with the Lord.

The Degrees Of Sin: Building A Christian Conscience – R C Sproul

13 Oct 2021 Michael A

R C Sproul articulated a secular psychiatrist’s argument against Jesus’ statements in the Sermon on the Mount; the psychiatrist believed Jesus to be saying that lustful thoughts are equivalent with adultery; R C explains the man’s errors. If you have never thought much about the degrees of sin and righteousness spoken of in scripture, then you will obtain much insight from this teaching video

The Heart of God – Jeff Mayfield

8 Oct 2021 Michael A

In the 8 minute video of this post, Jeff Mayfield is noting the significant aspects of chapter one of a book he is studying with his congregation: Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund. His message was basically, don’t wait to come to God after sinning because He is merciful to sinners and the rationale for that statement:

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