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Fairness, or Grace?
| preached | May 14, 2013 |
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| added | May 8, 2013 |
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| scripture | Matthew 20:1-16 |
| topics | Christian Thinking, Grace of God, Ministry |
| type | Sermon |
| id | gs1079 |
Each person is constantly interpreting their world through a grid, through a specific lens. Kevin DeYoung contrasts viewing life through the lens of fairness contra the glasses of grace. Taking us to the Parable of the Vineyard Laborers in Matthew 20, Kevin takes the three questions at the end of Jesus' famous parable to help expose how often the pastor's heart can give into viewing life through the lens of fairness rather than the glasses of grace.
The Use and Abuse of Words
| preached | August 27, 2002 |
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| added | February 25, 2013 |
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| scripture | James 3:1-12 |
| topics | Christian Thinking, Loving Others, Pride & Humility |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2924 |
Our word choices can engender strife and dissension, or they can encourage, nourish, and heal those on the receiving end of our communication. The books of James and Proverbs help us to think about our speech from three perspectives: words to harm, words to help, and words to hide behind.
Thinking Like Christ
| preached | August 28, 2002 |
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| added | February 18, 2013 |
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| scripture | Philippians 4:4-9 |
| topic | Christian Thinking |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2925 |
A mind that is filled with thinking on what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, or praiseworthy will have little time for anxiety-producing, peace-disturbing, joy-destroying thoughts. Properly focusing our minds not only glorifies God, but strengthens our ability to be able to persuade others concerning the truth of the Gospel.
Footsteps in the Sea
| preached | September 4, 2005 |
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| added | October 29, 2012 |
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| scripture | Psalms 107:23-43 |
| topics | Character of God, Christian Thinking |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2465 |
When hurricanes, tsunamis, earthquakes or other disasters occur, we tend to think that God has fallen asleep on the job. Why would He let something like this happen? This timeless question finds its answer in God's providential and loving care. This is a God who plants His footsteps in the sea and the winds and the waves obey Him. This message was given in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, but an understanding that God has loving reasons for all such events helps us rise above the storm, setting our minds and hearts on solid ground.
Convenient Christianity
| preached | July 14, 1985 |
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| added | July 27, 2012 |
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| scripture | Acts 24:22-27 |
| topic | Christian Thinking |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 1134 |
Lessons For Life, Volume 1
| added | April 24, 2012 |
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| topics | Christian Living, Christian Thinking, Evangelism, Faith, Friendship, Jealousy, Jesus Christ, Temptation, Wisdom |
| type | Series |
| id | 26701 |
Young men and women entering college or taking their first steps out into the world will quickly find their faith put to the test. Contemporary influences encourage us to “live for the moment” and to “seize the day” without regard for eternal consequences. The pressure imposed by society to thrive in a competitive world can breed broken friendships, disappointments, and lure young adults away from their devotion to Christ. Teaching from selected Scripture including Psalms, Proverbs, Timothy and James, Alistair Begg speaks to college student audiences about holding firm to Christian convictions. Lessons For Life offers practical, essential teaching on ...
Temptation
| added | February 23, 2012 |
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| scripture | James 1:12-15 |
| topics | Assurance of Salvation, Christian Thinking, Obedience, Temptation |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2861 |
Temptation is the enticement to sin and is rooted in our own evil desire. Outside forces do not compel us to engage in sinful or evil behavior, but the desire within our own hearts draws us into a disobedient realm. While the devil serves as a source of temptation, the decision to indulge in our desires is internally conceived. Alistair Begg explains that acting on temptation is an “inside job” and warns us to be vigilant against its enticement.
Standing For Your Faith
| added | February 23, 2012 |
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| scripture | 2 Timothy 1:3-8 |
| topics | Christian Thinking, Faith, Friendship, Priorities |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2863 |
Alistair Begg recounts his own personal experience of coming to faith in Jesus Christ. Drawing upon his youth in Scotland, England, and later, Michigan, he encourages young people to choose relationships carefully – recognizing that friendships compel us to be good or bad, but seldom neutral. In pivotal moments when peers compel us to act, it is essential to stand firm upon our knowledge that Christ died for our sins and not waiver from our faith.
A Call to the Potential Drifter
| added | February 23, 2012 |
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| scripture | 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 |
| topics | Assurance of Salvation, Christian Thinking, Obedience, Suffering |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2862 |
Daily commitment and devotion are essential to our step-by-step journey toward heaven. The Apostle Paul compares our daily lives to conditioning for a marathon. Such preparation entails strain and difficulty. When we are not prepared for sacrifice, we will never know the joy of the prize. In this message on 1 Corinthians 9, Alistair Begg instructs us to not run aimlessly, but instead to run for the goal of eternal life with Christ.
The Dangers of Jealousy
| added | February 23, 2012 |
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| scripture | Proverbs 27:4 |
| topics | Christian Thinking, Greed, Jealousy |
| type | Sermon |
| id | 2859 |
In a world where material wealth and professional success serve as the benchmarks for happiness, jealousy invokes sadness and anger at others’ good fortune. When jealousy becomes consuming, a path of destruction and broken relationships are left in its wake. What jealousy fails to recognize, however, is that all gifts are apportioned by God according to His all-knowing wisdom. Alistair Begg teaches that jealousy is sinful, breeds a destructive spirit, and must be brought before God in repentance.
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