Teaching by Tag: Integrity
The Fruit of the Spirit, Part 3
When we accept Jesus as our Savior, we must set aside performance and the works of the law as our operating principle. We receive the Holy Spirit, who empowers us to live a life that is consistent with Him. As we pursue this relationship, fruit begins to grow.
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Colossians, Part 1: Background & Context
We must shed the elementary and deceitful teachings of this world, knowing that Christ is supreme and sufficient. And then we must live that out in the diverse body that Jesus is creating.
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Take It From an Old Man
An “old guy” encourages young people (and not-so-young people) to live lives filled with wisdom and integrity.
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In the Beginning, Part 39: The Importance of Integrity
Integrity sets an example, is void of selfish ambition, doesn’t shift the blame, admits wrong, calms conflict, creates a safe environment, and keeps short accounts.
Watch / ListenIn the Beginning, Part 36: The Power of Providence
Providence does not condone the wrongdoing of men, but it does leverage the wrongdoing of men. Man’s schemes are no match for the providence of God.
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Moral Integrity, Part 2
When you surround yourself with a community who truly understands the Christian faith, you are able to find true victory in your walk with Jesus.
Watch / ListenMoral Integrity, Part 1
Understand that you will never fully understand the opposite sex. But if you seek to learn someone’s story, you might have more sympathy than judgment.
Watch / ListenIn the Beginning, Part 25: Abraham and Abimelek
The world is looking for evidence of hypocrisy in Christians’ lives, and they will find it. But we can have hope in knowing that even though we could not live up to God’s standard, Jesus did.
Watch / ListenIn the Beginning, Part 15: Abraham’s Character
The gospel is best communicated where the conviction of those who believe it can be observed by those who don’t.
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The Conscience
We tend to think of our conscience as a thermometer that registers the moral temperature around us. In reality, the conscience is more like a thermostat, which can be "reprogrammed" by the influences around us.
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Wisdom vs. Intelligence
Wisdom does not guarantee you won’t have problems in life, but is does guarantee you won't be the cause. In the moral realm, intellect is driven by passion; wisdom is driven by truth.
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Rooted: A Study of Deeper Faith in Colossians, Part 11
Character counts. For better or worse, human character always impacts history. But divine character, led and influenced by the Holy Spirit, always impacts eternity.
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Philippians: A Journey Toward Humble Joy, Part 7
Good relationships are built on who you are, not what you can do. Integrity is the glue that holds relationships together.
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Ruth: A Story of God’s Redemptive Love, Part 4
There is often a disconnect between how we see ourselves and how others see us. As representatives of Christ in a fallen world, we should take inventory of our character in light of Scripture. The character of Ruth and generosity of Boaz point us toward an integral life in Christ.
Watch / ListenRuth: A Story of God’s Redemptive Love, Part 3
How does God accomplish His great purposes without negating our choices as free moral agents? As we continue our series, Pastor Mike looks at how the providential goodness of God is seen in the life of Ruth and in the arrival of Christ.
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