Living a Life Guided by Values & Principles

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He poses three urgent questions about how your soul prospers and what that truly means.

The episode is a solo sermon by Pastor Daryl Rhodes focused on Christian living through biblical principles. He opens by directing listeners to about ten scripture passages, emphasizing that the lesson will help navigate life's challenges. Rhodes reads from Third John 2-4, highlighting the apostle John's joy in Gaius walking in truth. He shares his own pastoral joy in seeing congregants flourish and grief when families struggle. The sermon is structured around three questions: how does your soul prosper, what is the result of a prosperous soul, and what areas of life does it affect. Rhodes argues that knowing truth isn't enough—one must walk in it, citing James 1:22 about being doers of the word. He discusses hypocrisy using the origin of the word from Greek theater, comparing it to people wearing 'masks' at church versus in daily life. Examples include agreeing with a church building project publicly but complaining privately. Rhodes delves into the internal conflict between flesh and spirit, describing it as a battle between the Holy Spirit's guidance and fleshly impulses. He references Deuteronomy 30:19 about choosing life or death, and Romans 8:5-8 on living according to flesh versus spirit. Personal anecdotes include his wife pointing out his food addiction and struggles with having the last word. Rhodes explains the soulish realm as mind, will, and emotions, emphasizing that thoughts can't be prevented but must not be entertained. He cites Isaiah 26:3 about perfect peace for those whose minds are steadfast on God. The sermon concludes with three life lessons: focus on God, trust in God's sovereignty, and take refuge in God. Rhodes encourages using scripture to combat negative thoughts and stresses the importance of corporate worship. He closes with a prayer, asking listeners to examine themselves and let Jesus take their burdens.

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A sermon on choosing a response to hurt when retaliation feels justified.

Speaking to the Solid Rock congregation, the preacher turns to 3 John and its praise of Gaius for walking in truth. He brings that idea down to a hard choice: what should someone do when a boss has cheated them?

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When you feel justified in snapping back, this sermon asks who gets to make that choice.

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