Sober-Minded, Self-Controlled, and Disciplined

What type of man can lead the church as an elder?  So far in our series, we’ve considered the qualifications about a man’s morality and family-life.  This lesson will consider three similar yet distinct qualities the Holy Spirit providers concerning a man’s demeanor and attitude. In this lesson, we’ll see what it means for an elder to be sober-minded, self-controlled, and a man of discipline!

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Understand This

Some passages in the Bible may be difficult to understand, but some passages are straightforward and easy to understand.  James 1:19-21 is one such passage.  In fact, James explicitly states he expects his readers to understand the commands he shares.  This sermon covers these brief verses and their important commands such as:

    • Be quick to listen
    • Be slow to speak
    • Be slow to anger
    • Rid yourself of moral filth
    • Humbly receive the implanted Word

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Is God Close?

All Christians will face times when they feel alone. In some cases this can lead to despair, and in others it can lead to sin. In this lesson, David Brown draws on the example of Joseph and many other Bible passages to remind Christians we are never alone, for God is always close to us!

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Why, God?

Does spiritual frustration ever leave you wanting to ask God, “Why?” If so, you’re not alone. And while we must be careful in such situations, those very circumstances might lead to a stronger faith. In this lesson, James Smith demonstrates this truth with a study on the book of Habakkuk!
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