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Patience (2019)
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamPatience, a fruit of God's Spirit and a trait He abundantly displays, is not a passive turning away, but an active effort to control bursts of anger.
How Can We Develop True Patience?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsJesus Christ exemplifies extraordinary patience, a virtue that stands in stark contrast to the impatience often seen in human nature during worldly celebrations. His patience was so remarkable that the apostle Paul emphasized it in his prayer for the church in Thessalonica, urging believers to have their hearts directed into the patience of Christ. As a patient Man and a patient God, He meekly endured the contradictions and persecutions of sinners without reviling or threatening in return, setting a profound example for all to follow under sufferings and persecutions. The patience of Christ is evident in His mercy toward Saul, later called Paul, displaying unlimited patience and love even toward a wicked person. His endurance through hostility from sinners serves as an encouragement for believers not to grow weary or discouraged. Paul highlights this patience as an essential characteristic, praying that God direct hearts into both the love of God and the patience of Christ, recognizing that such endurance is indispensable for living according to divine standards. Christ's ultimate example of patience is seen in His willingness to die a hideous death for reconciliation with God, demonstrating patient endurance through immense suffering. This patience is a model for believers to emulate, supported by God's Spirit, enabling them to face any challenge with the same calm and optimistic attitude that He displayed. Through persistent prayer and reliance on God's strength, believers can develop this patience, standing firm in adversity and reflecting the mind of Christ in their lives.
Establishing Our Hearts Before Christ's Return
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsJames emphasizes patience five times, suggesting that it is a capstone of saintly character, encompassing long-suffering, forbearance, and self-restraint.
The Meek
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughMeekness is the opposite of weakness, exemplifying self-control under immense pressure, demonstrated by Jesus refusing to retaliate.
Control and Self-Control
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughParadoxically, when we yield to God's sovereignty, He wants to cede control over to us, teaching us to develop self-control as an ingrained habit.