Critical Spirit
A "critical spirit" in the biblical context refers to an attitude characterized by a tendency to find fault or criticize others harshly and often unjustly. This behavior is seen as contrary to the teachings of humility, love, and grace that are central to Christian doctrine. Scripture warns against such attitudes, highlighting the importance of self-examination and the need to approach others with kindness and understanding. For example, Matthew 7:1-5 admonishes individuals not to judge others unless they first address their own faults, emphasizing that the measure we use in judging others will be used against us.Furthermore, Galatians 5:14-15 reminds believers that the entire law is fulfilled in the command to love one another, cautioning that biting and devouring one another can lead to destruction. A critical spirit can lead to division within the community of faith, as seen in 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, where Paul addresses divisions among the believers. Thus, a critical spirit is seen as detrimental to the unity and health of the Christian community, calling for believers to cultivate a spirit of grace, encouragement, and constructive criticism instead.
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Avoiding Cynicism - Part 3
By K.P. Yohannan2.4K10:18GEN 19:26PSA 27:13PRO 18:21MAT 6:33HEB 3:19HEB 4:2HEB 11:8In this sermon, Brother K.P. Johannett addresses the danger of becoming cynical and taking God's Word and blessings for granted. He highlights the importance of faith and belief in experiencing the goodness of the Lord in our lives. He references the Old Testament story of the Israelites who were destroyed in the wilderness because they did not mix the word they heard with faith. He emphasizes the need to avoid cynicism and instead have a tangible, real, and touchable faith in God's promises.
Avoiding Cynicism - Part 2
By K.P. Yohannan2.6K38:24MAT 19:14MAT 25:35MAT 28:19LUK 10:2JHN 4:35ACT 16:31JAS 1:27In this sermon, the speaker shares a powerful story about the impact of reaching out to the least fortunate. He recounts his experience in Sri Lanka after the tsunami, where he and his team took in 3,000 children who had lost everything. He shares the heartbreaking story of a young boy from a Dalit untouchables family who found hope in Jesus through their school. The speaker emphasizes the importance of caring for and reaching out to children, as they are the bridge to reaching millions with the message of Christ's grace.
Mercenary Christians
By Glenn Meldrum88458:12PRO 13:4PRO 18:9MAT 6:331CO 15:582TH 3:10HEB 6:12In this sermon, the preacher discusses the issue of a mercenary mentality that has infiltrated the American church. He uses the story of Simon the sorcerer from Acts chapter eight to illustrate this point. Simon, who had previously used sorcery to deceive the people, believed in Jesus and was baptized. However, he still held onto his old mindset of thinking he could buy the power of God. The preacher emphasizes that Christianity goes against the idea of giving to get, as salvation cannot be earned through money or any other means. He urges the audience to examine their own thinking and remove any obstacles that hinder them from experiencing a true move of God.
Avoiding Cynicism - Part 1
By K.P. Yohannan4.2K39:59MRK 9:36In this sermon, Brother K.P. O'Hannon emphasizes the importance of reaching out to children in world evangelism. He shares a personal experience of realizing the significance of children in the harvest of souls. He describes a dream where he sees a bridge filled with children from different backgrounds, symbolizing the need to reach out to children of all races and cultures. The sermon challenges listeners to consider their own care and concern for children and to recognize the potential impact of investing in their lives.
A Promise That You Will Never Fall
By Carter Conlon1.8K46:482PE 1:1In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having certain qualities in our lives as believers. He highlights that these qualities, such as love, faith, and knowledge of Jesus Christ, are essential for us to bear fruit and not be spiritually barren. The speaker also warns against the dangers of lacking these qualities, as it leads to spiritual blindness and forgetting God's mercy. He encourages the listeners to put into practice what they have heard and to strive to love one another genuinely. The sermon concludes with a prayer for strength to persevere in the Christian journey and to be a blessing to others.