The Motivation of Love, Part 2 of 4
August 27, 2012
These days, the problem with the word “love” is one of definition. People “love” their cars, and “love” new fashions. But millennia ago, the Apostle Paul wrote the ultimate essay on love. After studying 1 Corinthians 13, there’s no doubt as to what real love is, and what it isn’t. Today we will study more details on God’s view of love — the love He shows us, and the love we are to show to others.
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The world has little interest in the doctrines of Christianity. But it takes notice when believers love one another. As someone has said, our lives are the books that people read every day. Those outside the church are drawn to experience the love that believers share. Today we’ll take a look at why we do what we do, and what our underlying motive must be if we are to reach the lost.
August 24, 2012
In the body of Christ, the strong help the weak, and the healthy help the ailing. No one has to face life’s tough times alone. As each member of the body first submits to God and then serves others, the whole body thrives. In today’s message, Pastor Lutzer provides some tips on how to support each other in times of need.
August 23, 2012
Christians are commanded to present their bodies as living sacrifices acceptable to God. This isn’t easy. The pressure is on — from within and without — for us to do anything but be living sacrifices. In other words, we want to get off the altar and “do our own thing.” Today: some practical help on how to get back on the altar and stay there.
August 22, 2012
Each of us makes choices every day — how to use our time, talents, and treasure, and on setting priorities. As members of the body of Christ we have a mission to fulfill, so a disciplined use of our resources is key to getting God’s work done. Today we will look at how to determine our priorities and how to live by them.
August 21, 2012
The word “diversity” scares some people. They’d rather spend time with like-minded people than embrace those they consider different. But in the body of Christ, there is great diversity. And each believer has a unique contribution to make to the growth of Christ’s kingdom on Earth.
August 20, 2012
For some reason, we tend to think that God is somewhere “up there” looking down to see how His children are doing. But the New Testament paints a different picture in which God sees believers as part of Christ’s body — the church — in a union with Him as intimate as the connection between the parts of a human body. As Christians running the race of life, we don’t run alone. We share the actual life of God Himself.
August 17, 2012
There’s something inside each of us that makes us want to belong and be connected with others in something bigger than ourselves. As Christians, we are blessed to be part of an invisible assembly — the worldwide body of Christ that transcends denominational barriers. Let’s explore why it’s so vital that we understand the body of Christ and our part in it.
August 16, 2012
No self-respecting kid would leave a Christmas present unwrapped. And in the same way, no believer should leave their spiritual gift unwrapped. Each Christian has been entrusted with a unique spiritual capability. Without its use, the body of Christ is incomplete. Today we’ll learn some details on the three different kinds of gifts the Spirit gives to believers.
August 15, 2012
The employees of a well-run company know their abilities as well as the roles they play in making that company profitable. They know that “doing your own thing” is the last way to succeed in any group endeavor. In the body of Christ, believers need each other in the common task of ministry, all serving by using their unique spiritual gifts.
August 14, 2012
When you take apart an old alarm clock you’ll see an amazing array of gears working together to make sure you wake up on time. If any gear gets out of place, the whole thing grinds to a halt. It’s similar in the local church. If people aren’t serving where God wants them to serve, the whole ministry is shortchanged. Today’s message will help us learn what spiritual gifts are and why it’s vital that we find which gifts we have.
August 13, 2012
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