Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how a Christian is supposed to respond and react when evil is done to them. We'll see the Command to "recompense to no man evil for evil," because your response impacts the Gospel. We'll see how this Command differs from the Old Testament Law and how Christ responded in this way. We'll then see that the Counsel to "provide things honest in the sight of all men," means that instead of acting impulsively, we need to respond in a responsible way so as not to give...

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how a Christian is supposed to respond and react when evil is done to them. We'll see the Command to "recompense to no man evil for evil," because your response impacts the Gospel. We'll see how this Command differs from the Old Testament Law and how Christ responded in this way. We'll then see that the Counsel to "provide things honest in the sight of all men," means that instead of acting impulsively, we need to respond in a responsible way so as not to give...

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how a believer is supposed to think about other believers regardless of color, country, class, and creed. He'll show us 1) the Command to be of the same mind one toward another, 2) the Counsel to be humble and condescend to others, and 3) the Caution to watch your opinion of yourself.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how a believer is supposed to think about other believers regardless of color, country, class, and creed. He'll show us 1) the Command to be of the same mind one toward another, 2) the Counsel to be humble and condescend to others, and 3) the Caution to watch your opinion of yourself.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian is supposed to rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep. It's natural to be sympathetic with those in pain, but it's harder to rejoice with those who are succeeding more than ourselves. We'll see Biblical examples of these situations, and realize that a believer can respond this way, because he's indwelt by the Holy Spirit and is a member of a spiritual family.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian is supposed to rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep. It's natural to be sympathetic with those in pain, but it's harder to rejoice with those who are succeeding more than ourselves. We'll see Biblical examples of these situations, and realize that a believer can respond this way, because he's indwelt by the Holy Spirit and is a member of a spiritual family.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us two Biblical examples of Christians who blessed their persecutors: Jesus Christ & Stephen. We'll then see the rationale that allows a Christian to bless their persecutor. Three things make it possible: 1-understanding the mercies of God, 2-surrendering to God, and 3-having a transformed mind. A Christian must remind himself of 1-how God responded to him as a sinner, and 2-how the Bible described him before he was saved. This point of view will allow the...

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us two Biblical examples of Christians who blessed their persecutors: Jesus Christ & Stephen. We'll then see the rationale that allows a Christian to bless their persecutor. Three things make it possible: 1-understanding the mercies of God, 2-surrendering to God, and 3-having a transformed mind. A Christian must remind himself of 1-how God responded to him as a sinner, and 2-how the Bible described him before he was saved. This point of view will allow the...

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how a Christian is to respond to persecution. First, we'll see the reality that Christians will be persecuted. Then we'll see that the Christian is not just to resist retaliation, but he is to respond positively by blessing or asking God to deal mercifully with the persecutor.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how a Christian is to respond to persecution. First, we'll see the reality that Christians will be persecuted. Then we'll see that the Christian is not just to resist retaliation, but he is to respond positively by blessing or asking God to deal mercifully with the persecutor.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian is to respond to another believer's difficulties and needs with generosity and hospitality. We'll look at the language that Paul uses to define this type of generosity and hospitality, and then we'll look at several examples found throughout the New Testament of the believer's showing generosity and hospitality.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian is to respond to another believer's difficulties and needs with generosity and hospitality. We'll look at the language that Paul uses to define this type of generosity and hospitality, and then we'll look at several examples found throughout the New Testament of the believer's showing generosity and hospitality.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian's third response towards difficult circumstances should be to continue instant in prayer. We'll look at 1) the definitions, 2) the frequency of this kind of prayer mentioned in the New Testament, 3) how Jesus Christ's life reinforces the emphasis on prayer, 4) what Paul means by prayer, 5) the dominant theme of prayer in the book of Acts, and 6) the incentives for continuing in an attitude of prayer.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian's third response towards difficult circumstances should be to continue instant in prayer. We'll look at 1) the definitions, 2) the frequency of this kind of prayer mentioned in the New Testament, 3) how Jesus Christ's life reinforces the emphasis on prayer, 4) what Paul means by prayer, 5) the dominant theme of prayer in the book of Acts, and 6) the incentives for continuing in an attitude of prayer.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian's response towards difficult circumstances should be Patience. We'll see principles to understand and help the believer to be patient: 1) Expect to face tribulations, 2) Dignify your tribulation by seeing that Jesus also faced these trials, 3) Realize that tribulation is a great teaching tool, 4) Understand that God uses tribulation to discipline and mature believers, and 5) Understand that God uses tribulation to change our focus to think...

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian's response towards difficult circumstances should be Patience. We'll see principles to understand and help the believer to be patient: 1) Expect to face tribulations, 2) Dignify your tribulation by seeing that Jesus also faced these trials, 3) Realize that tribulation is a great teaching tool, 4) Understand that God uses tribulation to discipline and mature believers, and 5) Understand that God uses tribulation to change our focus to think...

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us the responses that Christians should have toward circumstances in life, the first being "Rejoicing in Hope" and then "Patient in Tribulation". We'll see that patience flows from hope, and hopelessness kills patience. We'll study the definition of patience and see biblical examples of those who were both patient and impatient in their tribulations. In closing, there are two inescapable realities of the Christian life: 1-this world is going to hate you, and...

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us the responses that Christians should have toward circumstances in life, the first being "Rejoicing in Hope" and then "Patient in Tribulation". We'll see that patience flows from hope, and hopelessness kills patience. We'll study the definition of patience and see biblical examples of those who were both patient and impatient in their tribulations. In closing, there are two inescapable realities of the Christian life: 1-this world is going to hate you, and...

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the first response a Christian should have toward circumstances in life is "Rejoicing in Hope," which means rejoicing in THE Hope, and we must understand God's view of this world, what God is doing in this world, and that there's hope for the believer out of this world. We'll see the dimensions of hope: 1-Christ is our hope, 2-eternal life, 3-bodily resurrection, 4-sharing in God's glory, 5-transformation to be like Jesus, and 6-a heavenly inheritance....

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us the responses that Christians should have toward circumstances in life, the first being "Rejoicing in Hope". We'll first see that "rejoicing in hope" does not mean having a cheerful disposition, having a hopeful outlook, or hoping in global transformation (Kingdom Teaching). "Rejoicing in hope" means rejoicing in THE Hope, and we must understand God's view of this world, what God is doing in this world, and that there's hope for the believer out of this world.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us the reponses that Christians should have toward circumstances in life, the first being "Rejoicing in Hope". We'll first see that "rejoicing in hope" does not mean having a cheerful disposition, having a hopeful outlook, or hoping in global transformation (Kingdom Teaching). "Rejoicing in hope" means rejoicing in THE Hope, and we must understand God's view of this world, what God is doing in this world, and that there's hope for the believer out of this world.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the Christian's attitude toward the Lord's work should be "fervent in Spirit, serving the Lord." The Holy Spirit gives us power and we are not to grieve or quench Him. We'll see how to rekindle the passion of serving the Lord: 1) Confess your sins and idols, 2) Pray to God, 3) Get into the Word of God, 4) Read about the great revivals of the past, 5) Read biographies of the great saints, 6) Remind yourself of the gift that God has placed in you, and 7) Be...

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that the Christian's attitude toward the Lord's work should be "fervent in Spirit, serving the Lord." The Holy Spirit gives us power and we are not to grieve or quench Him. We'll see how to rekindle the passion of serving the Lord: 1) Confess your sins and idols, 2) Pray to God, 3) Get into the Word of God, 4) Read about the great revivals of the past, 5) Read biographies of the great saints, 6) Remind yourself of the gift that God has placed in you, and 7) Be...

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian should not be slothful in his attitude towards the work of the church. We'll see several marks of a slothful person from Proverbs: 1) a conceded egotist, 2) needs micromanagement, 3) never plans for the future, 4) sleeps excessively, 5) an irritant to employer and employees, 6) always makes excuses, 7) starts tasks but does not finish them, 8) will never rise to leadership, and 9) does not maintain what he owns.