What Motivates us to Live as we Should? (Conscience pt.2)
- What is the secret to Christian motivation? Do we beat ourselves up about our failures, set regular challenges, or is there a better way?
- What does the book of Hebrews say?
Welcome to the videos, audio and notes from the weekly teaching at Newlife Church, Toronto
The Conscience, and How to Clear it
- Understand how the Bible describes the conscience,
- the huge danger that misuse can fuel mental illness,
- and the joy of feeling your conscience is completely cleansed.
Love, Truth & Power through the Holy Spirit
- Some churches focus on a firm foundation in the Word, some on the power of the Spirit, and some on love and community.
- But the early church excelled in all three—so why can’t we have them all today?
- The mission of Newlife Church is exactly that,
- plus it is the secret of growth and victory in our own lives.
Psalm 20 — Poetry with Power
- We can learn so much about prayer from this extraordinary Psalm, and what gives David so much confidence that he will be heard.
- On the one hand the equisite beauty and balance of the Psalm thrilled me,
- and on the other hand it has really helped give me confidence in knowing how to pray as I see what the Psalm is doing.
Roadblocks when Reading the Old Testament
- Quite often, when people start reading the Old Testament, they hit roadblocks such as
- obscure language,
- stories that seem to condone violence or abuse,
- and strange or problematic laws, for example regarding women.
- All of these roadblocks can be shifted, and we do at least some shifting here.
How Paul Preached the Gospel
- By comparing the actual gospel messages recorded in the book of Acts, we can gain insight into how we can best communicate the message of salvation.
Why I love Jesus
- Let’s focus on why we love Jesus,
- not just for what he has done for us,
- but because he is the most fascinating, wonderful, awesome and lovely person that has ever existed.
A deeper look at the strange words: 'Eat my flesh and drink my blood' (John 6)
- Let’s grasp what Jesus really means when he says‘Eat my flesh and drink my blood’”These strange sounding words can be, for you, a deep source of life!
What does it mean to walk in the Spirit?
- Do you ever say to yourself ‘why am I such a failure as a Christian?’
- or, ‘I wish I was more filled with the Spirit’ ?
- Gal 5 tells us how we can ‘Walk in the Spirit’ and have victory
The Father of Compassion, the God of all Comfort (2 Cor 1:2-4)
- Understanding God’s compassion is vital for living an authentic Christian life.
- It shines most brightly in the N.T. in Jesus, but there are some remarkable stories in the Old, demonstrating that God does not change.
- Many of us have trouble receiving this compassion and grace, which makes it hard for us to show it to others, and to experience joy ourselves.