A JOY WORTH PROTECTING – Philippians 2:19-30
Theme: We must beware of the joy-robbing power of ‘religious legalism’.
Month: June 2012
Sins of the Father?
Does God still punish the children if they are good-hearted, faithful people, just because their parents have sinned?”
THE CAUSE OF CONFLICTS – James 4:1-3
Theme: The cause of conflicts without is the presence of inordinate passions within.
LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON – Philippians 2:20
Theme: Effective spiritual mentoring is like a father/son relationship.
WISDOM FROM ABOVE – James 3:13-18
Theme: In this passage, James distinguishes ‘worldly wisdom’ from ‘wisdom from above’.
TWO MODEL SERVANTS – Philippians 2:19-30
Theme: Timothy and Epaphroditus model for us the essential characteristics of effective servants of Christ.
PURIFY THE DISPENSER! – James 3:9-12
Theme: In this passage, James reminds us that God cannot use tongues that are not pure.
THE JOY OF A 'POURED-OUT' LIFE – Philippians 2:17-18
Theme: Real joy is to be found in giving our lives for each other as Jesus gave Himself for us.