Sermons by Jesse Gardner

Sermons by Jesse Gardner

Focus And Discipline In The Life Of A Christian

Saying you want to be godly is like saying you want to be a pianist.  It’s good to want, but wanting isn’t doing.  Doing takes discipline, action, and wise choices.  There are three important parts of Christ-likeness: knowing Christ (the truth), trusting Christ (the power), dying to self (the practice). We will begin with a brief look at trusting Christ because it is the cornerstone of our discussion.  Everything else is built on it.  When a person goes from disbelieving…

Sin and Salvation, A Study Of Contrasts

Reference: Isaiah 59 Structure Sin, Sickness and Terminology — How we talk about sin matters Sin, Salvation and Stark Contrasts — You can’t fully appreciate the grace of God until you fully understand the depth of your depravity. Sin, Grace and Proportionality — Grace greater than our sin ≠ license to sin Now, Later and Perseverance — Good works are not always rewarded immediately, but they ultimately glorify God Death, Life and Victory — Christ’s Resurrection brings us power over…

Spiritual Discernment

Reference: Romans 12:1-2 Discernment: The ability to judge well. The Source of Wisdom Romans 12:1-2: There is a new mindset that needs to pervade our thinking as Christians, and this new thinking is given to us “by the mercies of God”. “renewed mind” … “that you may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Philippians 1:9-11: The Philippians were incredibly loving people.  But Paul was urging them to frame their love in knowledge and discernment.  Love…