The Factory Podcast - CCVB

The book of James gives a description of what sin is, where it comes from, and what it does. In this sermon, we look at the ways Jesus was tempted, and the practical ways he was able to overcome it; fasting and praying, knowledge of the Word, and trusting the promises from the Word.

Exodus presents three kinds of characters; the Israelites who are the doubters, Moses who is the seeker, and Pharaoh who is the resister. For every heart posture presented, God reveals himself in different ways by hearing suffering, speaking when sought after, and acting with power.

Moses responds to God’s calling with excuses. When God call us to something, instead of focusing on our weaknesses, we should remember that God uses what we have, sends us people who encourage us, and sends his empowering presence.

The book of Exodus is an account of the way God works consistently throughout the whole bible. Whether it be a for a nation or a single individual, God’s tactic for redemption is relatively the same. He sees people in slavery, arrives when there is seemingly no hope, saves them, and sets them free.

Paul encourages the reader in this passage to acknowledge their own sin and salvation, so as not to grow judgmental of or influenced by those who do not know Christ. Instead of being defensive or compromised in our faith, we are to be compassionate and firm-footed, because everyone falls short of God’s glory.

In this passage, Paul uses the words “self control” several times in various respects. He tells us that our emotions, behavior, and thoughts are to bend to the christian’s truest values. This results in being under control of Jesus, and not controlled by our own self.

A letter written by Paul to Titus describes a group of people heavily influence by the culture around them. With a mission to develop churches in the area, this letter gives characteristics of a person of the church, and what kind of life a person of the church should live.

The bible frequently refers to God’s presence as a “consuming fire.” Attributes of His presence include the purification and power of a jealous God, who wants all of ourselves, so that what is unnecessary goes, and the necessary stays.

Romans chapter 12 tells us to worship God with our bodies. The ways we do that are by not conforming to the world around us, offering holy sacrifices, and the renewing of our minds to contribute out of calling rather than feelings or ideas.