Freedom In Christ - Speaking Correctly
07/25/10
Dr. Phil Wilkes, Matthew 12:22-37
Jesus continues to transform lives during his public ministry. When he casts a demon out of a man he is accused by the Pharisees of being the prince of demons. Words are powerful. What you say comes from what is in your heart. The Pharisees reveal their hearts are far from God by their accusations against Jesus. Their own words condemn them. Jesus tells us that by sinning against the Holy Spirit a person commits a sin that cannot be forgiven. It is committed with words that come from a heart that no longer is sensitive or responds to the Holy Spirit in one’s life.
This message examines what the unpardonable sin is and how your words reveal the true condition of your heart and soul. The good news is when you allow the Holy Spirit to change your heart you become a child of God, born again, free from the control of a sinful nature and given a new life in Christ.
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Jesus continues to transform lives during his public ministry. When he casts a demon out of a man he is accused by the Pharisees of being the prince of demons. Words are powerful. What you say comes from what is in your heart. The Pharisees reveal their hearts are far from God by their accusations against Jesus. Their own words condemn them. Jesus tells us that by sinning against the Holy Spirit a person commits a sin that cannot be forgiven. It is committed with words that come from a heart that no longer is sensitive or responds to the Holy Spirit in one’s life.
This message examines what the unpardonable sin is and how your words reveal the true condition of your heart and soul. The good news is when you allow the Holy Spirit to change your heart you become a child of God, born again, free from the control of a sinful nature and given a new life in Christ.
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Freedom In Christ - Legalism Defeated
07/18/10
Dr. Phil Wilkes, Matthew 12:1-14
Sometimes a person wanting to live for Jesus begins to find no joy or peace in their walk. Why can this happen? Often it may be because the focus has shifted from nurturing a relationship with Jesus to keeping rules and regulations. Legalism will rob a Christian of the joy and vibrancy of a relationship with Jesus. In this message you will consider the dangers of legalism and learn three steps you can take to keep your relationship with Christ alive and vibrant.
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Sometimes a person wanting to live for Jesus begins to find no joy or peace in their walk. Why can this happen? Often it may be because the focus has shifted from nurturing a relationship with Jesus to keeping rules and regulations. Legalism will rob a Christian of the joy and vibrancy of a relationship with Jesus. In this message you will consider the dangers of legalism and learn three steps you can take to keep your relationship with Christ alive and vibrant.
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Freedom In Christ - Burdens Released
07/11/10
Dr. Phil Wilkes, Matthew 11:27-30
Have you ever noticed how the burdens and problems you face in life have a tendency to build on one another? Life can rapidly overwhelm a person. Jesus lets you know in this passage that you don’t have to just muddle through life. Often a person will struggle in silence believing that with time things will get better. Often, however, life becomes more of a burden and struggle. Whatever your burden, the Lord Jesus invites you to come to Him so he can carry those burdens. In this passage Jesus assures you that He wants to walk with you, lighten your load and meet your needs.
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Have you ever noticed how the burdens and problems you face in life have a tendency to build on one another? Life can rapidly overwhelm a person. Jesus lets you know in this passage that you don’t have to just muddle through life. Often a person will struggle in silence believing that with time things will get better. Often, however, life becomes more of a burden and struggle. Whatever your burden, the Lord Jesus invites you to come to Him so he can carry those burdens. In this passage Jesus assures you that He wants to walk with you, lighten your load and meet your needs.
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Freedom in Christ - Spiritual Stubbornness Overcome
07/04/10
Dr. Phil Wilkes, Matthew 11:16-26
We celebrate our nation’s birthday today. We recognize and honor all those who made sacrifices to protect our freedom. Through Jesus Christ we experience freedom from the control of a sinful nature. With freedom comes responsibility.
Jesus speaks in this passage about the stubbornness of those who heard Jesus teach but really didn’t hear him. They were too set in their ways to allow God’s truth to penetrate their cold hearts.
You can avoid spiritual stubbornness by protecting yourself from three things that can harm your spiritual life. This message looks at ways to be spiritually healthy while avoiding getting stuck in ways that are not beneficial to you or others. Through Christ you really can experience ultimate freedom, freedom to become the man or woman that God desires for you.
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We celebrate our nation’s birthday today. We recognize and honor all those who made sacrifices to protect our freedom. Through Jesus Christ we experience freedom from the control of a sinful nature. With freedom comes responsibility.
Jesus speaks in this passage about the stubbornness of those who heard Jesus teach but really didn’t hear him. They were too set in their ways to allow God’s truth to penetrate their cold hearts.
You can avoid spiritual stubbornness by protecting yourself from three things that can harm your spiritual life. This message looks at ways to be spiritually healthy while avoiding getting stuck in ways that are not beneficial to you or others. Through Christ you really can experience ultimate freedom, freedom to become the man or woman that God desires for you.
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