Spiritual Growth / Sanctification and Growth

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  • Questions and Answers #3 by

      The Word of God makes it clear that consistent and progressive spiritual growth is to be the goal of every Christian. As we practice the spiritual disciplines described in the Word of God, the Holy Spirit moves us to submit …

  • Renewing Your Mind by

    This lecture will explore Romans 12:2, arguing that we are worldly because we think like the world, that we are in essence slaves to our unexamined assumptions about life and its purpose. It will argue that the renewing of …

  • Serving Two Masters by

    In this lecture, Dr. J. Ligon Duncan will look at the problem of loyalty from the perspective of the human heart; how we are by nature servants, but that we don’t know our loyalty. It will affirm that worldliness …

  • Suffering and Sin by

    As we seek to understand God’s providence, we are forced to deal with questions of human suffering.  Where does suffering fit in God’s divine plan? How much of our suffering is directly related to our personal sin? How …

  • The Battle with the Devil by

    Is there an evil force in the world that is working towards your destruction? You may be surprised to learn that the answer is no. But before you find comfort in that, there is something else you should know. Dr …

  • The Battle with the Flesh by

    In this series entitled Pleasing God, Dr. Sproul looks at the threefold battlefront for the Christian—that is the world, the flesh, and the devil. In this message, Dr. Sproul considers the second enemy on that list. Who or what …

  • The Battle with the World by

    If you are a Christian then you are in a war, but not alone. Even better, you have Jesus Himself praying for you. But He is not praying for you to leave the battle. In fact, He calls you to …

  • The Creation Ordinances by

    Is the atheist exempt from obeying the Law of God? In this age of grace, are New Testament believers exempt from the Law in the Old Testament? Considering these questions in this message, Dr. Sproul explains the foundation for law …

  • The Degrees of Sin by

    Does Jesus teach us that lust in the heart is as sinful as actual physical adultery, and that anger is as sinful as actual physical murder? If so, then why not carry out those thoughts since the judgment will be …

  • The Desires of Your Heart by

    People are profoundly shaped by their desires and dreams. This is why Proverbs 4:23 exhorts, “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” Any object, person, or idea that finds a foothold in a …

  • The Distortion of Lawlessness by

    Christians must make ethical decisions that are in accord with God’s will. The difficulty comes because not every ethical situation in life has an easy solution. There are so many factors and contingencies that make each situation unique. But …

  • The Goal of Christian Living by

    Is the mere possession of faith all that we need to please God? With faith, come responsibilities. Do you have a plan? That is, what steps are you taking to direct your life that are honorable to the King? In …

  • The Legalist Distortion by

    Not every ethical situation in life has a Bible verse that explicitly addresses it. At that point, we are left with biblical principles to guide us. Perhaps there is a way that we could codify every perceivable infraction against these …

  • The Question of Conscience by

    What exactly is the conscience? Many would describe it as a God-given inner-voice that lets us know when we are doing something wrong. Some modern thinkers have called it an evolutionary defect—a sort of a misinformed internal tyrant that …