Developing the Disciplines in your Walk (part V)

This week we look at the Spiritual Discipline of SOLITUDE.

There is a lifestyle unique to being a Christian which takes time, education, and development to grow in…especially when you live in a land where concrete, cars, computers, and cell phones rule the land. Last week we looked at the discipline of rest, it is funny how much of the inventions of our age are actually tools to help us work harder. This week’s discipline focuses on the individual’s need to be alone sometimes.

Matthew 6:6 “But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”

Matthew 14:13 “Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a desolate place by himself.”

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The Jesus Family (part I) - “Jesus Family Does Not Lose the Battles Which Count”

The first of a sermon series called “The Jesus Family.” The sermon title is “Jesus Family Does Not Lose the Battles Which Count” and addresses the theme of spiritual warfare and the protection of a spiritual family. The sermon is an exegetical treatment of Romans 8:12-13. This sermon was originally preached September 9th of 2007 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA.

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Developing the Disciplines in your Walk (part IV)

There are many spiritual disciplines God makes available to us as means for growing, stabilizing, and delighting us in a pursuit of his glory. I am expounding on 9 of them, one each week in my blog.

This week we look at the biblical discipline of rest. This is a discipline I have not been good at and lately I have been spending more time trying to work on, learn it and develop it in my life. Here is what I have been learning…

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Barnabas: The Son of Encouragement

A biographical sermon on the life and ministry of Barnabas. This sermon addresses the theme of encouragement and is based on selected texts in the book of Acts. This sermon was originally preached September 2nd of 2007 at The Resolved Church in San Diego, CA.

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