Christian Lifestyle
Sermon on the Mount: Give to the Needy – Matthew 6:1-4
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Jesus assumes that we will be giving to the poor and needy among us. His challenge to us as we do that, is to do it quietly and secretly.
Lend a Helping Hand to an Enemy – Exodus 23:4-5
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Our natural reaction is often to turn away from helping an enemy. But this passage instructs us to lend a helping hand to them.
Walking With Christ: Backpacking as a Model
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The Scripture uses many metaphors to describe walking with Christ. I have found that backpacking works well for me in describing that walk.
Gain the World and Lose Your Soul – Mark 8:36
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Jesus warns us about the dangers of trying to gain the things of this world and the possibility that you could lose your soul in the process.
Be Transformed, Not Conformed – Romans 12:2
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It is easy to conform to the culture you live in. But we are called to be transformed. To be different that the world. And to know God's perfect will.
Set a Guard Over My Mouth – Psalm 141:3
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How often do we speak careless words? The psalmist's prayer that God would set a guard over his mouth should be echoed by all of God's people.
You Can Make a Difference – 2 Kings 5:2-3
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You can make a difference in the lives of those around you. Even seemingly insignificant actions can have an impact.
1 Peter: Christian Ethical Behavior (3:8-12)
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How do we live in community and with those on the outside. Peter here gives us a brief synopsis on Christian ethical behavior. Turn from evil and do good!
1 Peter: Living As Foreigners and Exiles (2:11-17)
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Peter calls on us to live as foreigners and exiles in this world. We need to be sure that our lives in this world reflect well on God and his kingdom.
Do All Things for the Glory of God – 1 Corinthians 10:31
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How do I know if something glorifies God or not? For instance, when I go out for a run in the morning, is God glorified? That can be hard to answer. But I try and imagine God being physically present with me in the activity; running down the road alongside me. Am I embarrassed to…
Basic Expectations for All Believers – 1 Timothy 3:2-3
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Is it only pastors whose expectations are to be above reproach, faithful in their marriage, and self-controlled? Or true of all believers?
Ephesians: Walking Worthy (4:1-6)
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What does walking worthy of our calling mean? In the context of Ephesians 4:1-6, it refers to our role in the body of Christ. Be the best member you can be.
