As Christians, how do we live in days like these? In this series of messages Dr. Jeremiah lays out principles for living with integrity and standing for Christ against the powers of darkness all around us.
At one time or another, all of us have felt as if we were the only person in the world, totally alone in our struggles. In reality that has never been true of us, but Noah was one person who could actually claim such a grievance. Besides his wife and his three sons (and their wives), Noah had to stand alone against the world with only his faith in God to secure him. Covers Hebrews 11:7.
In this lesson we learn why courageous faith is the best defense against suffering for faith. It is easy to say that one is a Christian if there is likely not to be any retribution for such belief. In many places in the world today, there is a price to pay for faith, as there was in Philippi. Paul called on the Philippians to live the kind of life that was ready to suffer for the sake of Christ. Covers Philippians 1:27-30.
Peter opens his second epistle by telling us God has given us everything we need for life and godliness, and He empowers us for that kind of life by His great and precious promises. We’re not a passive part of the process. We must diligently work to build up the traits that will honor Christ and make us more like Him. Peter tells us to diligently add to our faith the qualities of virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love. This lesson focuses on the aspect of diligence, growing into the likeness of Christ by working at it with all our heart. Covers Selected Scriptures. From the series Everything You Need.
Most people think everyone has a price- it's just a matter of finding it. That's because compromise is seen so often in our world. But it is possible to live without compromise, to remain true to those personal and eternal values which cannot be taken or bought. Covers Daniel 3:1-18.
From the series The Handwriting on the Wall.
Many Western Christians believe that the persecution of the church is something to study in history books. Not true. The Christian church is the most persecuted religious body in the modern world. Jesus' promise of rewards for the persecuted church still applies today. Covers Matthew 5:10-12. From the series How to Be Happy According to Jesus.
Judges 3:7-31. In a culture that reeks of sin's stench- where most people do what's right in their own eyes- it is time for true Christ-followers to exude the sweet fragrance of His loveliness. But that will require a firm resolve to be Christ-exalting people in a Christ-insulting world. It will demand unswerving loyalty to biblical convictions. Will you answer the call? Covers Judges 3:7-31.
The world is in desperate need of integrity, faithfulness, and loyalty. Those traits are so rare today that, when they are noticed, they stand out in the daily news cycle as being something surprising. In truth, integrity should be the norm that pervades and informs every area of our life. In this message, we discover what integrity is and how to build a life of faithfulness. Covers selected Scriptures. From the series A Life Beyond Amazing.
When our lives go through periods of upheaval, it’s easy to become focused on the basic necessities of living and getting through the day instead of on the stability of God. But staying centered in, and focused on, our relationship with Jesus Christ provides a level of protection and security the world cannot offer. To be successful living in this chaotic world, set your heart and mind on Christ. Covers Colossians 3:1-4. From the series Living With Confidence in a Chaotic World.
Throughout the book of Romans, the apostle Paul teaches through contrast: Adam and Christ, slavery and freedom, death and life. In this passage, we will study the difference between the flesh and the Spirit. Join Dr. David Jeremiah to learn how our mindset affects our spiritual life. Covers Romans 8:5-11.
We live in a time that is historically unprecedented in its open idolatry, debauchery, and pursuit of immorality, but as we look to God's Word we gain understanding on how to live for Christ during a time of moral decline. Covers Revelation 1:18-32 plus other selected Scriptures.
From the series Signs: 31 Undeniable Prophecies of the Apocalypse.
Perhaps little is more heartbreaking in the Christian’s life than to watch a fellow believer abandon the faith. But in recent years, more and more professed believers seem to be falling away. In this message, we learn the strategies for guarding against apostasy. Covers 2 Thessalonians 2:3.
Someone once said that the problem with living sacrifices is that they keep trying to crawl off the altar! Being a living sacrifice means to offer every part of oneself to God. Only then, when the idea of total commitment is settled, will the Christian discover God’s good and perfect will. From the series Life Wide Open. Covers Romans 12:1-2.
If you think only the lost can fall for deception, consider this: Jesus warned believers to be wary of deceivers. Are you on high alert? Dr. David Jeremiah returns to Christ’s prophecy in Matthew twenty-four to examine the rise in deception that will occur in earth’s final days. Covers Matthew 24:4-5, 11
