Tag: wisdom
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What is the biblical definition of wisdom, and how do I live that way?
Wisdom is good. But what is it? If fifty million people say something is wise, is it? Not necessarily. In this sermon on Matthew 7:24-29 (also released as a podcast episode), I unpack Jesus’ own definition. We also look very clearly at how to live that way.
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God meets you where you’re at [Sermon]
There’s an old saying: “God meets you where you’re at, not where you should be at.” It was true for the Colossians, Saul, and Johnny Cash in Nickajack cave. This sermon explores the powerful mystery of “Christ in you, the hope of glory,” even for imperfect people. I explore Colossians 1:24-2:5 and take us through…
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Christ in you, the hope of glory (Growing Deeper with Colossians 1:24-2:5)
A mystery that was hidden for ages and generations has now been revealed: “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” Really? In sinful me? (Yes.) This podcast is a Bible study on Colossians 1:24-2:5. Paul also talks about his own suffering and how Christ is the treasure chest of all wisdom and knowledge.
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Four Signs of Spiritual Maturity
Maturity is meant to be shared. People on the narrow path need people on the narrow path. This episode and post outlines four signs of spiritual maturity. What if God had given someone you know—and perhaps even you—a measure of maturity which would help others along the path?
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Your Christ Compass [Sermon]
Korean airlines flight 007 was bound for South Korea. It’s trajectory was off only a few degrees… and it led to disaster. This sermon explores the powerful-but-neglected visit of the wise men in Matthew 2. How do we ensure the trajectory of our lives isn’t off so that arrive at our destination, not disaster? At…
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The Visit of the Wise Men, Herod’s Treachery, Exceeding Joy (Growing Deeper with Matthew 2)
Who were the wise men? Where did they come from? What is their significance? (More than we are often led to believe). This episode is a Bible study on Matthew 2 and the visit of the wise men from the east.
