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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 - Occupation with Christ

76 - Reaching for the Goal [B]
Thursday, June 20, 2024
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 3:12-14
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 2 mins 19 secs
What are you pursuing in your life? Success? Comfort? Enjoyment? Listen to this lesson to learn that Jesus has goals for you. Hear a number of these objectives and their purposes and significance. See that God the Holy Spirit is working to conform us to the character of Christ and learn what occupation with Christ is. Take time to rethink your goals in light of this passage and ask yourself if you are pressing toward the goals that God has set before you.
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196 - Spiritual Skills: Focused on Jesus – Part 2 [C]
Sunday, June 25, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Hebrews 12:1-2
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 55 mins 20 secs
Who is the example believers should follow in their daily lives? Listen to this message to learn that Jesus Christ should be our example and we should think as He thinks. How are we able to do that? Find out it is by focusing our attention on Him and learning about Him through the Bible. Remember you are to be guided by what you think and not what you feel.
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195 - Spiritual Skills: Focused on Jesus [C]
Sunday, June 04, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Hebrews 12:1-2
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 55 mins 10 secs
Is your thinking focused on the Lord Jesus Christ? Listen to this message to learn that in order to focus on Him we have to learn about Him. Find out how we can show we love Him by keeping His commandments, which are found in the Bible. See what weight we are supposed to lay aside and how to endure in difficult times. Remember that the more we focus on Christ, the more the problems and trials in this life lose their importance.
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194 - Spiritual Skills: Occupation with Christ [C]
Sunday, May 28, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Hebrews 12:1-11 & John 13:34-35
Series: Ephesians (2018)
Duration: 43 mins 20 secs

Are you interested in learning how to glorify God in every area of your life? If so, listen to this message to hear that we need to learn the pattern Jesus illustrated for us when He was here on this earth. Find out how to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, so we consider what He would do in every circumstance in life. End this Memorial Day weekend message by watching a powerful, short video telling how our national anthem was written after a fierce battle for our freedom.

The video can be found at The Star Spangled Banner as You've Never Heard it.

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33 - Living to Fulfill our Spiritual Mission [B]
Thursday, February 09, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:25-26
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 10 mins 54 secs
Are you confident of what God’s purpose is for you? Listen to this message to hear of Paul’s absolute confidence that even though he longs to be face-to-face with His Savior, Jesus Christ, he knows that his mission is to continue here on earth helping the Philippian believers to grow to spiritual maturity. Find out that one can only have this confidence when their focus is on learning about Jesus Christ by listening to messages about Him and studying God’s Word. See how this leads to a life full of happiness and joy, no matter how difficult the circumstances.
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32 - How to Focus on Christ [B]
Thursday, February 02, 2023
by Robert Dean
Passage: Philippians 1:20-24
Series: Philippians (2022)
Duration: 1 hr 12 mins 6 secs
Stop and take a moment to honestly answer this question: What is the focus of your life? Listen to this penetrating and valuable lesson about living a life that magnifies and glorifies Christ and makes certain you will not be ashamed at the Judgment Seat of Christ. Find out a number of principles of being occupied with Christ that include studying the Word of God. Hear the story of a blind woman who learned the right end goal and wrote a magnificent song illustrating the means of accomplishing this.
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