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What are you after? The Spirit or the Flesh?

In The Ways of A Faithful Guardian of Spiritual Treasure Part 4, Pastor Richard Caldwell explains endurance in the Christian life. The Apostle Paul compares a faithful steward of truth to a disciplined athlete in his second letter to Timothy. A genuine calling to serve Christ requires a deep desire for the work and a willingness to face hardship. Believers must run the race with eagerness rather than under compulsion. Winning this spiritual contest requires living by the strict standards of God revealed in Scripture. A successful ministry prioritizes pleasing the Lord over worldly entanglements or perishable rewards. Christians must constantly discipline themselves to obey the truth and avoid being disqualified. True present endurance is impossible without a biblical eschatology and a focus on eternal rewards. Believers must fix their eyes on the coming judgment seat of Christ where faithful service receives an imperishable crown. This literal future hope is the greatest motivation for faithful discipleship today. Key Biblical Takeaways: - Faithful ministry requires a voluntary and eager desire for the work of the Lord. - The ultimate goal of the Christian life is pleasing Jesus Christ and receiving His imperishable reward. - Present endurance in hardship is directly fueled by a biblical eschatology and the promise of future glory. - Believers must compete according to the strict standards of Scripture to avoid disqualification.

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What Happens When the New Wears Off? Luke 10:1, 17-20 The seventy came back rejoicing. They had gone out two by two. They had preached, served, witnessed, healed, and watched the power of God work in front of their eyes. They had seen things most of us have only read about. They came back with the kind of excitement that fills a man when he knows God has used him. They said, "Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name." That was not a small thing. That was not a light report. But Jesus stepped into their joy and lifted it higher. He said, "Notwithstanding in this rejoice not... but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven." The Lord was not saying, "Do not rejoice at all." He was saying, "Do not make this your deepest joy. That brings us to the question of the hour: What happens when the new wears off? Have you recently decided to follow Jesus? Take your next step with Jesus: https://cbcgb.co.uk ⛪ ABOUT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCHES: We believe that our Calvary Baptist Churches are a movement for all people to know God, Reaching Others, Building Lives, Honouring God and Make a Difference. 🤝 Support this ministry and help us reach more people with the Gospel: https://cbcgb.co.uk/give/ STAY CONNECTED: 🌐 Website: https://cbcgb.co.uk/ 🌐 Website: https://bjstagner.com 👍 Facebook: / Calvary Baptist Church-Cynon Valley 👍 Facebook: / Cardiff-Calvary Baptist Church 📸 Instagram: / @cibc_cynonvalley 📸 Instagram: / @calvary_cardiff 🎥 YouTube: / @calvarybaptistchurchesofGB

The sermon addresses the epistle of First John, focusing on refuting Gnostic false teachings that denied the humanity of Jesus Christ. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of walking in the light and maintaining fellowship with God through obedience and separation from the world. Key theological points include the reality of sin in believers' lives and the assurance of eternal life for those who believe in the Son. The message clarifies that while the new nature cannot sin, the old flesh remains, requiring a continual walk in the Spirit. Ultimately, the text provides clear evidence for salvation, assuring believers they can know they have eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ.

1. The book of the Seven Seals - vs 1-4 2. The lion and the Root - vs 5 3. The Lamb Between the Throne - vs 6 4. The Lamb's Book of Judgment - vs 7-10