Is the Fourth Commandment obsolete? In this final message in his series on the spiritual disciplines, Mike Osborne teaches that the Sabbath command is still in effect, and that for good reasons. Find out why God gave us the Sabbath, and how to use it for your spiritual refreshment.
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Commandments | Jesus | Pharisees | Rest | Sabbath
In Deuteronomy 8, Moses warns the Israelites not to forget the Lord and the glorious stories of their past. Mike Osborne explains why human beings are prone to forget God and his mercies, and how to practice the spiritual discipline of remembering. There is a rich invitation here to value your story and share it with others.
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Deuteronomy | Disciplines | Forgetting | Moses | Remembering | Stories
Fasting is something we voluntarily give up for spiritual purposes. We can fast from almost anything such as abstaining from food, using our computers, or watching tv. The goal of fasting is to help us identify what controls us and to learn how we can depend more on Christ. Listen more to learn about the spiritual discipline of fasting.
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Dependence | Disciplines | Fasting | Matthew
In this second message in his series on the spiritual disciplines, Mike Osborne says that Christians should celebrate more often. In a culture that is already plenty hedonistic, why should followers of Christ be encouraged to “rejoice with those who rejoice”? How does Biblical celebration differ from office parties and club-hopping? Find out in this message from Romans 12:9-16.
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Celebrating | Church Life | Disciplines | Hospitality | Romans
This is the first of five sermons on the spiritual disciplines. In this message, Mike Osborne talks about the importance, the difficulty, and the benefits of listening to God’s Word. If you’re having trouble making Bible reading a priority in your life, this message will help.
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Bible | Listening | Meditation | Proverbs | Disciplines