We can't claim to be Christians while consistently producing bad fruit, doing Christianity on our own terms. We must depend fully on Christ and be planted in Him, so that we can bear good fruit that honours Him, regardless of the season, both in good times and bad.
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Abiding (Part 2)
We must be people who live according to the beliefs we claim to have in following God's Word. Jesus urges us to make Him the anchor of our lives so that we truly abide in Him. Simply knowing God's Word is not abiding in Him. We need to carry God's Word in our hearts, and trust it enough to live by it and for it with all our life.
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Abiding (Part 1)
The Word of God does not get old or outdated. If you believe it, you are compelled to live by it. Abiding is not just coming to church, flicking through your Bible or listening to sermons. Aboding is choosing to follow the Word of God and everything Jesus says in order to bear fruit that reflects the love and life and character of Christ.
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The power of the mind (Part 2)
We need to guard our thoughts and nurture a Christ-like mindset. The mind often finds fault with others, overlooks personal envy, and distorts reality, making us believe our suffering is worse than everyone else. To avoid destructive thinking, we need to constantly renew our minds in order to discern His will and stay sensitive to the Holy Spirit.
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The power of the mind (Part 1)
As we go through life, work on having the right mindset to be able to overcome strongholds and to navigate life's challenges. Our mind can serve as a filter to all our thoughts to guard our hearts. We are able to 'gird the loins' of our mind by reading the Bible to distinguish truth, reminding ourselves of God's promises, and reciting and speaking His word. These bring us peace and freedom.
We pray these sermons will encourage you in your walk and pursuit of God’s truth. We firmly believe that knowledge alone puffs up and that God calls us to live lives in which we are doers of His Word and not hearers only.
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