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Galatians 5:16-23 teaches that at any moment we are either walking by the Holy Spirit or according to the sin nature. Walking by the Spirit, enjoying fellowship with God, walking in the light are virtually synonymous. During these times, the Holy Spirit is working in us to illuminate our minds to the truth of Scripture and to challenge us to apply what we learn. But when we sin, we begin to live based on the sin nature. Our works do not count for eternity. The only way to recover is to confess (admit, acknowledge) our sin to God the Father and we are instantly forgiven, cleansed, and recover our spiritual walk (1 John 1:9). Please make sure you are walking by the Spirit before you begin your Bible study, so it will be spiritually profitable.

Messages with tag - Thankfulness

6 - Faith, Hope, Love [B]
Sun, Feb 27, 2011
by Robert Dean
Passage: Colossians 1:3-5
Series: Colossians (2011)
Duration: 56 mins 2 secs
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35 - Walking in Christ [B]
Sun, Nov 06, 2011
by Robert Dean
Passage: Colossians 2:6-7
Series: Colossians (2011)
Duration: 47 mins 3 secs
The culture of Asia Minor was known for its different philosophies and a tolerance that different religions were accepted within the culture as having equal value. In modern day 21st century society, we experience the same thing. Yet, the Bible clearly teaches that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is a gospel of exclusivity. So how then are Christians to "think", living in such a pagan culture? And is there a secret to the Christian life? In this lesson, we begin to learn more about the 30 imperatives that Paul writes about that are to define the Christian life. The centerpiece of the Epistle of Colossians is in vs. 6-15. The core of that centerpiece is in vs. 6 and 7 - "walk in Him". We learn that this is both positional and experiential.
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3 - Grace and Gratitude [B]
Sun, Jul 14, 2013
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3
Series: 1 Thessalonians (2013)
Duration: 59 mins 31 secs
Time for a gratitude check! Are you near the top of the gratitude gauge or sunk near the zero? If you're too stuck on thinking about yourself to notice what God and others are doing for you, it's hard to be thankful. Listen to this lesson to see how having an entitlement mentality destroys us and our culture. See how the Apostle Paul never failed to express thanksgiving in his epistles. Discover the true meaning of grace and how it impacts our gratitude.
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4 - Grace Orientation: Foundational Spiritual Skill [B]
Tue, Jul 16, 2013
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4
Series: 1 Thessalonians (2013)
Duration: 1 hr 8 mins 13 secs
When an old-fashion teakettle whistles, we need to turn down the heat. The same is true when we find pressures building up in our lives and we feel ready to blow. Listen to this lesson to learn how to handle the adversities of life from a Biblical framework. See the importance of practicing the basic habits that lead to spiritual growth. Move on to advanced spiritual practices and discover the importance of grace orientation so that even in the most tense situations in life we can have peace and calmness as we express our gratitude to God.
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6 - Prayer Priorities: Gratitude, Intercession, and Petition [B]
Thu, Jan 30, 2014
by Robert Dean
Passage: 1 Thessalonians 1:3
Series: 1 Thessalonians (2013)
Duration: 57 mins 3 secs
Please note that at the beginning of the video it is incorrectly labeled 1 Thessalonians Lesson #2. This is actually Lesson #6.

"Oh God, help!" Does this sound like most of your prayers because you wait until you're desperate to pray? Listen to this lesson to learn from the Apostle Paul's prayers. See the importance of turning off all the things that distract us and setting aside time to pray on a regular basis. Discover why praise and gratitude should be the foundation for all our prayers and how learning the Word of God teaches us the spiritual blessings we should praise God for. Instead of asking God only for things for ourselves, learn how to pray for others. Appreciate why we should pray to God the Father as we realize that Jesus and the Holy Spirit are both interceding for us at God's throne.

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180 - How We Apply Grace Orientation [C]
Sun, Feb 12, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 4:26-27
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 49 mins 40 secs
How are we to treat others even when they are rude, bad-tempered, or hateful? Listen to this lesson to learn that the grace God has shown us is to be our standard in dealing with other people. Find out humility is the key and that gratefulness should be our constant attitude. Hear a number of ways Scripture describes how we are to apply grace. When we understand all Christ has done for us, we are to follow the pattern He has set.
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243 - How to Thank God [B]
Sun, Aug 18, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Ephesians 5:20
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 54 mins 13 secs
When unpleasant and adverse things start happening in your life what are you to do? Listen to this message to learn that as a believer it is God's will that you show gratitude to Him for everything, including things you wish were not happening. Learn how often you are to give thanks, who you are to address your thanks to, and what results will happen when you express thanks as you're walking by means of the Holy Spirit.
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