Convictions and the Excellent Spirit

Daniel possessed a purpose of heart. He trusted the wisdom of his convictions by faith. This won Daniel favor and victory. Words of exhortation, direction, and correction should be welcomed. These guide us in success and protect from sin and disaster. (Daniel 1:3-15, 6:1-10; Hebrews 13:22) Speaker: Thomas Schaller Sermon: 12583 7:00 PM on 09/20/2023

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Grace, the New Heart and Correction

Be as little children, Christ taught His disciples. We have a new heart and been born again by grace. Now, we grow in the Lord, in the church, and in our life affairs. Offenses do come, but we mature in faith and love. We learn to take correction. (Proverbs 18:17; Matthew 18:3-21) Speaker(s): Thomas Schaller […]

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There are carnal things that affect us. We live in immaturity and feed on milk not meat. We swallow sweet dainties and refuse reproof and become crooked. We need church life that is excellent more than it is sweet. 1 Corinthians 3:1-3; Psalm 141:1-5 Speaker(s): Pastor Thomas Schaller Sermon 12086 11:00 AM on 5/2/2021

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The highway of holiness is ours to walk on because the Blood of Christ made us clean. We face no lions or beasts on that highway. We may fall, but there are people like wise Abigail to meet us, correct us, and bring us to restoration. Isaiah 35:8-10; 1 Samuel 25:2-3; Galatians 6:1; Proverbs 14:1-3 […]

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As sons and daughters of God, we don’t always get things right. This mean correction must come. God is faithful to discipline us as His children. He is the Author and Finisher of our faith. We can learn to see the right things and do the right things by grace and the Spirit. And there […]

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Godly Sorrow and Going Nuts for God

There are sorrows that are brought on by lawlessness and law. But God speaks to us deeply and confronts the disorder of our lives. There’s sorrow that makes us right in repentance and sparks us to follow hard after the Lord. (2 Corinthians 7:9-11) Speaker(s): Pastor Thomas Schaller Sermon 11839 6:30 PM on 2/16/2020 P. […]

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Paul taught the churches the principles of proper fellowship. It must have the quality that comes with wisdom and discernment in righteousness. It also must be tough and ready to correct those who are wrong. The Corinthians were sentimental toward a fornicating brother and Paul instructed them to not company with him or other believers […]

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We live in an “untoward generation” and we are called as believers to minister to those in this world. However, we have to keep our fellowship unstained from the influences of this culture. May we learn well the Bible and recognize its instruction to love our brothers enough to speak the truth and warn against […]

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Righteousness Breaks Forth

God imputed to us His righteousness, but is this always revealed in our lives? Could there be areas in need of correction? The Holy Spirit can show us and lead us in changes that reveal that Christ who is in us. (Isaiah 58:1-9, 2 Corinthians 7:10-12) Speaker(s): Pastor Thomas Schaller Sermon # 11256 9:00 AM on […]

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The Profit of Chastisement

God corrects His people. He still does this, though it is subject not addressed so much. He wants us to be right so that we might enjoy His holiness in our experience. His chastening leads us in peaceable fruits of righteousness. (Hebrews 12:5-12) Speaker(s): Pastor Thomas Schaller, Tomi Gjoka Sermon # 11147 10/26/2016

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