Is Hebrews 12:14 speaking about personal or corporate pursuit of peace and holiness? What kind of bitterness is the author addressing here? What is the point of the author in speaking about sexual immorality, which seems to have no connection to the context? What is the responsibility of believers in the church? This sermon addresses some complex issues of the text with encouraging applications to believers.

It is crucial for believers to understand the significance of their response to the Lord's discipline amidst afflictions. Our reactions shape our journey either towards spiritual maturity or immaturity. May this expositional sermon encourage the hearts of the listeners to embrace a biblically grounded response to the discipline lovingly administered by the Lord.

What is your perspective on the Lord's discipline? Do you view it as an act of punishment from a vengeful God, or do you recognize it as an expression of His love for His children? Delve into this expositional message to dispel any misconceptions about the Lord's discipline and find encouragement to persevere in your faith amid challenges. Understand why the Lord's discipline is a crucial aspect of the Christian journey, shedding light on its role in shaping and molding believers for a deeper meaning and purpose.

Part 2: Qualifications for Church Leadership

1 Timothy 3:1-7 contains fourteen qualifications for church leaders (a similar list is found in Titus 1:6-8). Universal Applications: 1) Don't assume this does not apply to you if you don't aspire to be a church leader. Every brother's goal should be to embody the character qualities listed here. 2) These are the character qualities single sisters should look for in a man.

RESILIENCE is about staying strong and pressing forward in difficult life situations. This virtue is what modern Christians desperately need. But how do we cultivate this quality in our Christian lives? This expositional sermon encourages us to live a life of resilience in Christ.

Considering the shortness of life, the passing of time, the nearness to death, the one and the only life we have on earth---WE CANNOT AFFORD TO WASTE OUR LIVES. May the Lord use this expositional sermon to encourage you to take your life and all the resources God has given you seriously. Aim to hear these words from the Lord, "Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master."

Growing in obedience involves aligning our lives to God's Word, and the local church plays a crucial role in facilitating this growth. The local church serves as a supportive community where believers receive teaching, encouragement, correction, and accountability in their journey of obedience. Through these biblical means, the church contributes to shaping people's lives by fostering a culture of obedience.