What to Do When You're Not Being Persecuted, Part 2
March 17, 2023
Jesus tells us that the reward of those who are insulted, persecuted, and reviled is very great. That raises an important question: What if I’m not being persecuted? Where does that leave us who are so blessed with the gifts of freedom that we enjoy?
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What does it mean when Jesus says, “Lay up for yourselves treasure in heaven”? He seems to be saying that it is possible to have more rather than less in heaven. Pastor Colin explains that what we do here makes a difference to what we have in heaven.
March 16, 2023
What happens when a culture becomes more hostile toward Christians and toward the church? Pastor Colin talks about the positive effect that this can have on the church.
March 15, 2023
If you pursue the life that God calls you to, what lies ahead for you? What should you expect? Jesus tells us that we will be blessed by God, and we will be persecuted in the world.
March 14, 2023
Looking for a few more practical strategies for making peace? Hear the rest of Pastor Colin’s “Ten Tactics for Peacemakers.”
March 13, 2023
How can a person who’s on the wrong track change? The biblical word for it is “repentance.” It’s a change of behavior that comes from a change of mind. Pastor Colin talks about where you find the courage to do it.
March 11, 2023
What does peacemaking look like in practice? How would you like some down-to-earth, practical tactics? Pastor Colin gives us “Ten Tactics for Peacemakers.”
March 10, 2023
Some Christians are constantly chiding themselves for their lack of progress. Other Christians have never really grasped what God can do for them. Pastor Colin talks about how to find the right balance.
March 9, 2023
Why does conflict seem to follow some people around? Because what fills you will spill out of you when other people bump into you. Pastor Colin talks about how to become a peacemaker.
March 8, 2023
Maybe you think purity is something that you have when you’re young, and you lose it when you mess up. But in the Bible, purity is something that you go after.
March 7, 2023
God puts responsibility on you for your growth in purity. Confusion over this is a major reason why so many Christians make little progress. Pastor Colin explains what we can do about it.
March 6, 2023
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