This document discusses the concept of ungodliness, which refers to living one's life with little thought of God, God's will, or dependence on God. While we may avoid obvious sins, we can still be ungodly if we seldom consider how God wants us to live. The document encourages developing intimacy with God, doing all activities to glorify Him, and recognizing that we depend on Him for everything. It urges readers to honestly assess how godly or ungodly they are in their daily lives.
Based on Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges, this lesson outlines seven general directions for dealing with sin. While specific sins will be addressed in future lessons, these general directions apply to dealing with any and all sin in our lives.
Based on "Respectable Sins" by Jerry Bridges, this lesson describes how vile, ugly, and destructive sin truly is. In order to truly apply the remedy for sin, we have to see it for what it is. Sin is rebellion against the Law of God, but it is also despising the Person of God.
Based on Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges, this lesson deals with the sin of anger. Anger leads to bitterness, then hatred, and then wrath. This lesson also addresses anger towards God, which can poison the soul.
Based on Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges, this lesson deals with the power of the Holy Spirit and how it is expressed in our lives. The Holy Spirit convicts us of sin, empowers us to deal with sin by putting it to death in our lives, and works on His own to make us more like Christ. The principle of dependent responsibility is an interesting one and is discussed here as well.
Based on "Respectable Sins" by Jerry Bridges, this lesson describes how we have renamed and relabeled sin so as to have sin disappear from the life of the Christian.
Based on "Respectable Sins" by Jerry Bridges, this lesson focuses on the sins of selfishness, specifically with regards to our interests, our time, our money, and being inconsiderate of others.
Based on Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges, this lesson looks at the remedy for sin, the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Christians tend to forget that the Gospel is for sinners and that they still qualify as such. This lessons talks about how to deal with sin in your life and how to preach the Gospel to yourself each morning.
This is the first lesson in a new series based on the book "Respectable Sins" by Jerry Bridges. This lesson defines saint and sanctification and describes the struggle to live a life consistent with our state of being-a separated and set apart saint.
Based on Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges, this lesson outlines seven general directions for dealing with sin. While specific sins will be addressed in future lessons, these general directions apply to dealing with any and all sin in our lives.
Based on "Respectable Sins" by Jerry Bridges, this lesson describes how vile, ugly, and destructive sin truly is. In order to truly apply the remedy for sin, we have to see it for what it is. Sin is rebellion against the Law of God, but it is also despising the Person of God.
Based on Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges, this lesson deals with the sin of anger. Anger leads to bitterness, then hatred, and then wrath. This lesson also addresses anger towards God, which can poison the soul.
Based on Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges, this lesson deals with the power of the Holy Spirit and how it is expressed in our lives. The Holy Spirit convicts us of sin, empowers us to deal with sin by putting it to death in our lives, and works on His own to make us more like Christ. The principle of dependent responsibility is an interesting one and is discussed here as well.
Based on "Respectable Sins" by Jerry Bridges, this lesson describes how we have renamed and relabeled sin so as to have sin disappear from the life of the Christian.
Based on "Respectable Sins" by Jerry Bridges, this lesson focuses on the sins of selfishness, specifically with regards to our interests, our time, our money, and being inconsiderate of others.
Based on Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges, this lesson looks at the remedy for sin, the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Christians tend to forget that the Gospel is for sinners and that they still qualify as such. This lessons talks about how to deal with sin in your life and how to preach the Gospel to yourself each morning.
This is the first lesson in a new series based on the book "Respectable Sins" by Jerry Bridges. This lesson defines saint and sanctification and describes the struggle to live a life consistent with our state of being-a separated and set apart saint.
Love abounding in knowledge - Phil 1:9-11David Turner
We should love God with all our heart and love others as ourselves. But, love should be abounding with knowledge. Down load this and other PowerPoint sermons at Bibleguy.org
It's hard for most people to grasp the concept of being a slave. Most would deny that they are servants. But the reality is that we are all slaves/servants to something. If one is honest with himself He'll admit that he is in bondage to his job, to a location where he lives, to a bad marriage, to a sick and dying body and most of all to sin. Paul speaks in the context to the Roman empire where the majority of his listeners are servants. You may not be this kind of a servant, but the principles are still applicable to employees, students and even children. Jesus did not come to rule but to serve. We are to do the same.
Make Me A Servant
Make me a servant Lord, make me like you
For you are a servant, make me one, too.
Make me a servant, do what you must do
To make me a servant, make me like you.
To love my brother, to serve like you do.
I humble my spirit, I bow before yo.
And through my service, I'll be just like you.
So make me a servant, make me like you.
Open my hands Lord and teach me to share
Open my heart Lord and teach me to care,
For service to others is service to you.
Make me a servant, make me like you.
This sermon will focus on two key Pauline texts. In 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Paul gives us some general instructions in demolishing strongholds by using God's means. In Ephesians 2 he identifies 3 strongholds by name, the world, the flesh and the devil.
We’re Wrestling Who? - Ephesians 6:10-13David Turner
Our battles are not against flesh and blood. Our battles are against Principalities and Powers. These adversaries are much bigger than us and cannot be defeated by our own strength. In Ephesians 6:10-13 Paul identifies who we are really wrestling with and follows up with advice on how to compete to gain victory. For this and other PowerPoint Presentations go to www.Bibleguy.org.
Based on "Respectable Sins" by Jerry Bridges, this lesson examines the sin of pride; specifically, pride of moral self-righteousness, doctrinal pride, pride of achievement, and an independent spirit. The fact that God is the source of all our success, that we need to be humble in our doctrine and opinions, and that we need to maintain a teachable spirit are all emphasized.
Based on "Respectable Sins" by Jerry Bridges, this lesson addresses the sins of anxiety (fear), worry, and frustration (anger). God cares about us and wants us to cast all our fears on Him because of His care for us. Dealing with these sins in a biblical fashion is the focus of the lesson.
Love abounding in knowledge - Phil 1:9-11David Turner
We should love God with all our heart and love others as ourselves. But, love should be abounding with knowledge. Down load this and other PowerPoint sermons at Bibleguy.org
It's hard for most people to grasp the concept of being a slave. Most would deny that they are servants. But the reality is that we are all slaves/servants to something. If one is honest with himself He'll admit that he is in bondage to his job, to a location where he lives, to a bad marriage, to a sick and dying body and most of all to sin. Paul speaks in the context to the Roman empire where the majority of his listeners are servants. You may not be this kind of a servant, but the principles are still applicable to employees, students and even children. Jesus did not come to rule but to serve. We are to do the same.
Make Me A Servant
Make me a servant Lord, make me like you
For you are a servant, make me one, too.
Make me a servant, do what you must do
To make me a servant, make me like you.
To love my brother, to serve like you do.
I humble my spirit, I bow before yo.
And through my service, I'll be just like you.
So make me a servant, make me like you.
Open my hands Lord and teach me to share
Open my heart Lord and teach me to care,
For service to others is service to you.
Make me a servant, make me like you.
This sermon will focus on two key Pauline texts. In 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Paul gives us some general instructions in demolishing strongholds by using God's means. In Ephesians 2 he identifies 3 strongholds by name, the world, the flesh and the devil.
We’re Wrestling Who? - Ephesians 6:10-13David Turner
Our battles are not against flesh and blood. Our battles are against Principalities and Powers. These adversaries are much bigger than us and cannot be defeated by our own strength. In Ephesians 6:10-13 Paul identifies who we are really wrestling with and follows up with advice on how to compete to gain victory. For this and other PowerPoint Presentations go to www.Bibleguy.org.
Based on "Respectable Sins" by Jerry Bridges, this lesson examines the sin of pride; specifically, pride of moral self-righteousness, doctrinal pride, pride of achievement, and an independent spirit. The fact that God is the source of all our success, that we need to be humble in our doctrine and opinions, and that we need to maintain a teachable spirit are all emphasized.
Based on "Respectable Sins" by Jerry Bridges, this lesson addresses the sins of anxiety (fear), worry, and frustration (anger). God cares about us and wants us to cast all our fears on Him because of His care for us. Dealing with these sins in a biblical fashion is the focus of the lesson.
Based on "Why I believe" by D.James Kennedy, this lesson discusses the trustworthiness of the Bible and its Author. Prophecy is telling history in advance. This lesson discusses Tyre, Samaria, and Babylon.
Based on "Daniel: Standing Firm for God" by Gene A Getz, this lesson examines Daniel chapter 3 and the fiery furnace. This lesson teaches that Christians need not fear death when they place all their trust in God.
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This lesson from Galatians 5:13-26 discusses the fruit of the Spirit, how the Spirit enables us to fulfill the law of love, to overcome the flesh, and to produce fruit. The works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit are contrasted to show the freedom we have in Christ
Based on "Daniel: Standing Firm for God" by Gene A Getz and Daniel 6, this lesson examines the story of Daniel and the lion's den. This story shows us how Christians can hold true to their faith, even when their workplace is at times hostile to it.
The Encounter Story is filled with uplifting articles of what God is doing throughout the various areas of Encounter Revival Ministries. This is our quarterly publication meant to keep you updated with how your involvement with Encounter is helping us do great things for God and His people in the U.S. and around the world!
What are the teachings or instruction of the Lord except a reflection of His character? Study is not about memorizing verses but getting to know the Author.
This is a study of Jesus being no respecter of persons. He treated all people with equal respect and care and did not have any prejudice against certain people that made Him treat them differently.
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLDLearnyoga
Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Today’s World" delves into the inspiring tales of Hanuman, highlighting lessons of devotion, strength, and selfless service that resonate in modern life. These stories illustrate how Hanuman's unwavering faith and courage can guide us through challenges and foster resilience. Through these timeless narratives, readers can find profound wisdom to apply in their daily lives.
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
2. We are all guilty of ungodliness to some
degree.
We don’t think of ourselves as ungodly because we are Christians, attend church,
avoid scandalous sins, and live respectable lives.
Romans 1:18
Paul points out there is a difference between ungodliness and unrighteousness.
Ungodliness describes an attitude towards God. Unrighteousness refers to sinful
thoughts, actions, or deeds.
An atheist or an avowed secularist is obviously an ungodly person, but so are a lot
of morally decent people who say they believe in God.
3. Ungodliness means living one’s everyday life with little or no thought of God, or of
God’s will, or of God’s glory, or of one’s dependence on God.
We encounter people every day who lead moral, respectable lives yet are still
ungodly because God is essentially irrelevant to their lives.
There are people who will attend our church today who will not think about God
after they leave here today until next week.
Some of us will get up, read our Bibles, and pray at the start of the day tomorrow,
but then we go about the day’s activity and live as if God doesn’t exist.
James 4:13-15
James doesn’t condemn these people for planning ahead, but for planning that
does not acknowledge their dependence on God.
How often do you make plans that do not consider God or our dependence on
Him at all?
4. We couldn’t accomplish the most mundane tasks of life without some planning.
We often make plans without recognizing our utter dependence on God to carry
them out.
We seldom think of our accountability to God and our responsibility to live
according to His moral will as revealed to us in Scripture.
It’s not that we are living obviously sinful lives; it’s just that we seldom think about
the will of God and are content to simply avoid obvious sins.
Colossians 1:9-10
This is an incredibly God-centered prayer!
Remember, the Colossians were not super Christians; they were ordinary people
living in the middle of an ungodly culture. Paul still expected them – and prayed
they would live - godly lives.
How does Paul’s prayer for the Colossians compare with our prayers for ourselves,
our families, and our friends?
Do your prayers reflect a concern for God’s will, God’s glory, and a desire to live a
life pleasing to God? Or are your prayers more of a “to-do” list for God to
intervene in for family and friends?
5. There is nothing wrong with bringing your real needs to God: it is one way to
acknowledge our dependence upon Him.
If that is all you pray about, your prayers are human-centered, not God-centered,
and in that sense we are ungodly to some degree.
Colossians 3:22-24
Paul instructs the Christian slaves (likely a large part of the Colossian church) how
to serve their masters in a godly fashion.
When you go to school or work, do you “work heartily as unto the Lord” or are you
doing your school work or working your job purely for yourself with no thought of
pleasing God?
I Corinthians 10:31
“All” includes every activity of our lives. We are to drive to the glory of God. We
are to shop to the glory of God. We are to engage in social relationships (or social
media) to the glory of God.
6. It means doing everything with a two-fold
goal.
First, I desire that all that I do be pleasing to God. I want God to be pleased with
way I go about ordinary activities. I pray over the day before me, asking the Holy
Spirit to direct my thoughts, words, and actions so they will be pleasing to God.
Second, to do all to the glory of God means that I desire that all my activities of an
ordinary day will honor God before other people.
Matthew 5:16
Romans 2:23-24
If everyone you interact with in the course of an ordinary day knows that you trust
in Christ as Savior, would your words and actions glorify God before them?
7. An even more telling indicator of our tendency towards ungodliness is our meager
desire to develop an intimate relationship with God.
Psalm 42:1-2
Psalm 63:1
Psalm 27:4
Being moral and upright, or even being busy in Christian service yet have little to
no desire to develop an intimate relationship with God is a sure mark of
ungodliness.
For the godly person, God is the center and focal point of his or her life.
Every circumstance is viewed through the lens of God-centeredness.
Here’s the question you should be asking if you are honest with yourself: “How
ungodly am I? How much of my life do I live without any regard to God? How
much of my daily activities do I go through without any reference to God?”
8. Total godliness and utter ungodliness are opposite ends of the spectrum. All of us
are between these two extremes.
Only Jesus ever lived a totally godly life, and no believer has ever been utterly
ungodly.
Remember, we are not talking righteousness versus wickedness. We are talking
about living a life as if God were relevant or irrelevant.
Why do surveys and studies show that there is so little difference in the values of
Christians and non-Christians?
Most Christians just ignore God apart from church on Sunday morning.
This ungodly attitude is one of our most basic sins.
How much would your pride be curbed if you always remembered that all that you
have, are, and accomplish is by the grace of God?
How much would your tongue be tamed (from gossip, cursing, sarcasm, etc) if you
lived every moment in the presence of an all-seeing, all-hearing God?
9. I Timothy 4:7
Exercise here refers to the daily activity necessary to practice and prepare for an athletic
contest. It implies commitment, consistency, and discipline in training.
You should be as committed to growing in godliness as you are to any physical training.
The goal in the pursuit of godliness should be to grow more in our conscious awareness
that every moment of our lives is lived in the presence of God; that we are responsible
to Him and dependent upon Him.
What would you do differently in your various activities of the day if you were seeking
to do all for the glory of God?
Pray that God will make your more conscious of the fact that you live every moment of
every day under His all-seeing eye.
Be as mindful of Him as He is of you!
10. Scriptures to memorize, ponder, and pray
over to help in this area:
I Timothy 4:7-8
I Corinthians 10:31
Colossians 1:9-10
Colossians 3:23
Psalm 42:1-2
Psalm 63:1
Psalm 27:4