Tag: discipleship
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Keep Calm and Follow Jesus (As the Apocalypse Nears)
The apocalypse is a hot topic. Some obsess, some dismiss. But what did Jesus say about what will happen and how to prepare? This sermon (also released as a podcast episode) unpacks the “little apocalypse” of Mark 13.
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Disordered loves
There are a lot of good things in life. But if we put good things in a bad order, good things can leave us in a bad way. Augustine said: “The essence of sin is disordered love.” We love different things. We love family and friends, we love music and certain foods, we love work…
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What can we learn from Jesus’ personal devotional life?
Do you want to be “like Jesus”? Many people say yes–but neglect the formative practices that help get them there. This audio essay is an invitation to become more like Jesus by more closely emulating his own spiritual practices. These reveal something of his “hidden inner life” from which he drew strength.
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A prayer to a king who leads the charge
Let’s root ourselves in (and call out to in prayer) our King at the head of the charge, leading us onto the battlefield.
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The new alternative lifestyle: Christlikeness
Alternative lifestyles. What comes to mind? Well, these days a lot of those things are more mainstream than you think. So what if the new alternative lifestyle was Christlikeness? In this sermon on Mark 10:1-45 (also released as a podcast episode) we explore 5 sections of text which highlight Jesus’ invitation to be a part…
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The word that Christians need to reclaim
It’s a word that has been neglected, sometimes avoided, and even dragged through the muck. This podcast episode and blog explains that it is God’s word, and we are not authorized to erase it. Let’s claim it and live it for the glory of God.
