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Top 8 matches for “holiness”
36mChrist in You, the Hope of Glory - Bobby McDonald - August 1, 2014 (Session 13)
Bobby McDonald · Aug 6
29m8. Just Keep Going — Bobby McDonald — July 16, 2023
Bobby McDonald · Jul 20
41mSeven Things That Help Me Persevere — Bobby McDonald — June 12, 2022
Bobby McDonald · Jun 17
34mThree Practical Areas of Surrender - Bobby McDonald - July 29, 2014 (Session 4)
Bobby McDonald · Jul 30
42mSeek for His Joy - Bobby McDonald - July 30, 2014 (Session 7)
Bobby McDonald · Aug 5
28mPractically Loving One Another - Bobby McDonald - August 11, 2019
Bobby McDonald · Aug 13
45mFalse Guilt — Bobby McDonald — July 18, 2024
Bobby McDonald · Jul 18
38mFilled With the Knowledge of His Will - Bobby McDonald - July 30, 2014 (Session 10)
Bobby McDonald · Aug 5
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for “holiness” · River of Life Christian Fellowship · Bobby McDonald
Christ in You, the Hope of Glory - Bobby McDonald - August 1, 2014 (Session 13)
Bobby McDonald · Aug 6, 2014 · 36m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The central message is that God's primary goal for believers is not the accumulation of earthly accomplishments, but rather the process of being conformed to the image of Christ by dying to self. This transformation, described as moving from glory to glory, is accomplished by the Holy Spirit through self-denial and taking up one's cross daily. The speaker emphasizes that true spiritual growth happens when believers are united within the body of Christ.
8. Just Keep Going — Bobby McDonald — July 16, 2023
Bobby McDonald · Jul 20, 2023 · 29m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The central message encourages believers to live in a state of complete rest and surrender, mirroring Jesus dwelling in the bosom of the Father. This is achieved not by being complacent, but by prioritizing seeking God's face and kingdom above all else, trusting Him with our anxieties and daily struggles. True rest comes from committing our will and burdens to God, allowing Him to work in our lives.
Seven Things That Help Me Persevere — Bobby McDonald — June 12, 2022
Bobby McDonald · Jun 17, 2022 · 41m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker emphasizes that perseverance, or endurance, is vital for a spiritual life to have lasting value. He shares that the key to endurance is love, citing the example of a man working tirelessly for his son. He then details that the first of seven things that help him persevere is consistent prayer, drawing from Luke 18:1 to teach not to lose heart in prayer, viewing it as a necessary refreshment rather than a duty.
Three Practical Areas of Surrender - Bobby McDonald - July 29, 2014 (Session 4)
Bobby McDonald · Jul 30, 2014 · 34m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The central message is that Christ must have preeminence in every area of life, drawing parallels from Colossians 1:18 and Matthew 13:44. The speaker emphasizes that recognizing Christ's supreme value is like finding a hidden treasure, making everything else seem worthless by comparison. He encourages the audience to seek out people whose lives demonstrate this high value placed on Christ, as this inspires one's own faith journey.
Seek for His Joy - Bobby McDonald - July 30, 2014 (Session 7)
Bobby McDonald · Aug 5, 2014 · 42m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The sermon emphasizes that true joy comes from recognizing Jesus Christ as the preeminent center of one's life and inheritance, drawing from Colossians 1:9-12 and Psalm 16. The speaker cautions against finding comfort in self-pity or worldly ambitions, urging the congregation instead to anchor their hope and joy in the promises of God and the inheritance found in Christ. He concludes by stressing that God desires a joyful, rejoicing life, not one marked by sorrow or self-focus.
Practically Loving One Another - Bobby McDonald - August 11, 2019
Bobby McDonald · Aug 13, 2019 · 28m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker emphasizes that true love, as commanded by Jesus, is demonstrated practically through action, moving beyond mere religion or rules. Drawing parallels from a story about a father teaching his children to love an adopted brother, he argues that love requires sacrifice, patience, and actively rooting for another person's spiritual progress, not just their mere existence. The ultimate goal of Christian love is leading others toward abundant, eternal life in Christ.
False Guilt — Bobby McDonald — July 18, 2024
Bobby McDonald · Jul 18, 2024 · 45m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker addresses the danger of false guilt, which can weigh down sincere Christians who strive to live according to high spiritual standards. He uses scripture, particularly Romans 7 and an illustration from Leviticus 13, to teach that recognizing one's sin is a starting point, not a permanent state of guilt. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to embrace a childlike faith in God's forgiveness and to press on in the journey of discipleship without being paralyzed by guilt over perceived shortcomings.
Filled With the Knowledge of His Will - Bobby McDonald - July 30, 2014 (Session 10)
Bobby McDonald · Aug 5, 2014 · 38m · River of Life Christian Fellowship
The speaker discusses Paul's prayer for the Colossians, emphasizing that the goal of Christian life and prayer should be to be filled with the knowledge of God's will so that one may please Christ. He advises listeners to categorize their prayers into two types: those aligned with God's promises (which can be approached with boldness) and personal desires (which require a spirit of surrender). Ultimately, the focus should always be on pleasing Christ, even when our own desires conflict with what God may ultimately provide.