Sermons on Spiritual Growth (Page 3)
Reverse Engineering
What if your future shaped how you lived today? As disciples of Jesus, we’re called to live in the present with the future in mind—making decisions, spending time, and loving others based on the life God has promised us. In this message, Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., unpacks how a future-focused faith transforms our everyday relationships and helps us live with purpose today. About the series. . . As followers of Christ, we’re called to live in this world but…
Addition by Subtraction
Addition by subtraction. Gain through loss. What thing or things in my life need to be deleted so I can experience abundance in Christ Jesus? Join Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., as we unpack Colossians 3:5-11 and learn how to move toward Jesus by dealing with the things pulling us away from him. About the series. . . As followers of Christ, we’re called to live in this world but not be defined by it. But what does that look…
Single-Minded
We, as disciples, are called to grow in relationship to Jesus, to follow him, and to prioritize his kingdom agenda. But, it’s easy to get off track! We can over-complicate things, or we can get distracted, and lose sight of the simple life of obedience into which we have been called. Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., will talk through a text from Colossians 2 and 3 to help us set aside our distractions and reconnect to the Lord. About the…
Hope that Sustains
Ever feel like something’s just off in the world? Like you’re not where you’re supposed to be? In this message, we explore that deep sense of displacement through the lens of Colossians 1—and what it means to live with faith, love, and hope in a world that’s not our true home. Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., will explore the foundations of a biblical world view and help us anchor into our common hope for what is to come. About the…
Attention
Athletes train physically. Scholars train their minds. Disciples train using spiritual disciplines like prayer, meditation, Bible study, fasting, worship, confession, journaling and silence and solitude. In this message, Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., speaks to the way that the practice of silence helps believers offer the Lord their most precious resource – their attention. About the series. . . In a world filled with noise and distraction, hearing God’s voice can prove elusive for many believers. Yet, the Bible reminds…