Teaching by Tag: In the World
Wisdom for Living, Part 2: Guard Your Heart
We must guard the “wellspring” of our lives and work diligently to align the core of who we are with what God says is true about Himself, about us, about our place in the world, about life, and about everything else.
Watch / ListenParables, Part 1: The Parable of the Sower
The parable of the sower describes four different conditions of the human heart. We are called to be “Soil Four,” rooted in God’s Word and bearing the fruit of faithfulness.
Watch / ListenGuard Your Heart
Your heart is like a computer operating system, in that it directs your thoughts, decisions, and actions. The Bible tells you to “above all else, guard your heart,” but first you need to make sure that the Spirit of Jesus is your “OS.”
Watch / ListenConformed or Transformed: Discerning the Times as We Follow Jesus, Part 2
You are living in a context that is sending you messages about life, God, yourself, and much more. It takes no effort to be influenced by culture, but as believers, only Jesus should be allowed to shape our identity.
Watch / ListenThe Cost of Not Following Jesus, Part 1
A cost of not following Jesus is that you will have a restless soul and troubled conscience. People who are at rest have an insatiable desire for the Word, a devoted prayer life, a care-less attitude about the things of this world, and a nonjudgmental spirit toward people who are not as mature as they are.
Watch / ListenSo Why Am I Here?, Part 2
Teaching from 1 Peter 2, Pastor Mike continues our series on purpose. We are pilgrims in this world, and must steward our lives in a way that makes much of Christ.
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