Playlist: Knowing Christ (sermon series)
John W. Ritenbaugh
listen:
Knowing Christ (Part 1)
DeathWhen we mortify the flesh, refusing to feed the hungry beast of our carnal nature, we suffer. Suffering for righteousness' sake helps us to know Christ.
Knowing Christ (Part 2)
The Fellowship of His SufferingsChrist's sacrifice was not merely substitutionary, but representative, with Christ giving us a pattern for life - mortifying our flesh and putting out sin.
Knowing Christ (Part 3)
Moving Toward PerfectionIn taking undue attention off the self, sacrifice (as an act and as a way of life) creates peace, prosperity, cooperation, and most of all, character.
Knowing Christ (Part 4)
Pursuing Perfection Through SacrificeSanctification is the longest, most difficult, and most grueling part of the conversion process—a time when suffering and sacrifice are demanded of us.