In the second part of this topic series, Pastor Joe invites us to look at five areas of our lives where we can begin to address the practice of self-control: faith, love, work, health, and rest.
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Is there a difference between "self help" and "self control?" What is self control, and what does the Bible say about it?
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Pastor Joe offers practical advice on how you can become a better bible teacher—whether by leading a five-minute devotional, or teaching a full Sunday School class.
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Pastor Joe introduces us to John Bunyan and his treatise on prayer. What is prayer, and how does understanding what it is help us to do it better? And what do John Bunyan, Doc Holiday, and Dave Mustaine have in common?
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Many Christians know enough of the faith to share it with others, but struggle to find a way of transitioning from everyday conversations to the gospel. In this video Pastor Joe offers examples and practical tips to move a conversation into the world of faith.
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While evangelism is the privilege and responsibility of all Christians, most of us seldom share the gospel with people in our communities. In this video, Pastor Joe offers ten reasons you might stink at evangelism.
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If salvation is free, how can following Jesus cost us anything? Pastor Joe walks us through what the "cost of discipleship" really is.
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How is ”fearing God” compatible with the love of God? Should followers of Jesus be afraid of their maker? Pastor Joe takes a look at what fearing God is, why it is important, and how to grow in a healthy fear of the Lord.
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Pastor Joe offers four simple and practical steps any Christian can take to become a better theologian.
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Most of us struggle with forms of anger that are unjustified. And even our righteous indignation at the evils in our world often produce little fruit. What can Christians do with our anger that will please the Lord and help the world?
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Throughout Scripture, God clearly calls us to not worry or be anxious, but to trust him in all things. What is fear, worry, and anxiety, and how does trusting God help us to overcome them?
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What are the easiest and most practical ways to begin or reboot your personal discipline of prayer and Bible study? Pastor Joe shares his favorite tools and habits.
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What are the easiest and most practical ways to begin or reboot your personal discipline of prayer and Bible study? Pastor Joe shares his favorite tools and habits.
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What are some of the most common temptations we face, and how can we fight back against these “devices” of Satan? Pastor Joe shares some insights from the puritan Thomas Brooks’s classic, Precious Remedies Against Satan’s Devices.
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What does Jesus mean when he says, “I am gentle, and lowly in heart?” What do these words reveal about the person of Jesus, and how should they impact us personally? Pastor Joe interacts with Matthew 11:29 and Dane Ortlund’s new and wonderful book, Gentle and Lowly.
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How can we effectively encourage one another, avoiding empty flattery and superficial “attaboys?” Why is encouragement important, and what are the key ingredients to biblical encouragement?
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The most commonly missing or misunderstood aspect of prayer is reasoning with God. While we shouldn’t barter with God, we should reason with God in our prayers by appealing to our need and his glory.
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What is the source of a Christian’s confidence and hope in the midst of uncertainty and danger? What does God’s promise of preservation look like for us in the midst of the COVID-10 pandemic? Psalm 16, as a Psalm of Confidence, grounds us in God’s promises and presence.
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Pastor Joe teaches on the three uses of God’s law and why every Christian should delight in God’s commands.
Primary text: Psalm 119.11–16
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