00:00 Introduction and Series Conclusion

00:18 Technical Difficulties and Upcoming Q&A

00:54 Paradoxical Fruit: Introduction

01:07 Examples of Fallen Leaders

02:23 The Importance of Self-Control

06:17 Defining Self-Control

08:03 Biblical Perspective on Freedom and Slavery

12:39 Self-Control in 1 Peter 4:7

17:22 Urgency of Christ's Return

21:12 Motivation and Self-Control

27:44 The Importance of Self-Control and Sober-Mindedness

28:00 Biblical Examples of Self-Control and Sober-Mindedness

29:03 The Call for Everyone to Be Sober-Minded

29:22 Paul's Teachings on Sober-Mindedness

31:09 Peter's Emphasis on Sober-Mindedness

41:48 The Role of Prayer in Self-Control

44:47 The Virtuous Cycle of Prayer and Self-Control

50:19 The Impact of Self-Control on All Aspects of Life

51:14 Final Encouragement and Prayer

00:00 Introduction and Speaker Introduction

00:18 The Power and Magnitude of the Ocean

01:24 The Ocean's Provision and Impact

03:19 Drawing Parallels: Men and the Ocean

03:35 Introduction to Galatians 5:22 and Gentleness

04:46 Defining Gentleness

07:36 Jesus as the Model of Gentleness

10:28 Misconceptions About Gentleness

12:06 Gentleness in Action: Jesus' Examples

15:55 Paul's Perspective on Gentleness

18:49 Jesus' Demonstration of Gentleness in Gethsemane

21:34 Understanding Gentleness in Scripture

22:54 Accessing God's Strength

23:10 Caring for Your Own Soul

23:46 Receiving the Implanted Word

27:53 Caring for Your Opponents

31:15 Caring for the Lost

34:32 Caring for the Wayward

37:12 Caring for Your Wife

40:36 Becoming a True Gentleman

42:21 Final Prayer and Reflections

00:00 Introduction to Faithfulness

00:27 Olympic Preparation and Faithfulness

03:52 The Christian Race: Running to Win

09:12 Assessing Your Relationship with God

15:18 Self-Control and Discipline in Faith

21:35 Remembering Olympic Champions

23:09 The Pursuit of an Imperishable Prize

26:20 Setting Daily Goals for Faithfulness

28:16 The Importance of Specific Goals

32:36 The Present Confidence of Faithfulness

39:44 Running the Race Well

40:44 Concluding Prayer and Encouragement

00:00 Introduction: Reflecting on Memorials

00:28 David's Legacy: A Good Man

01:43 The Inevitability of Death and Legacy

02:50 Sowing Seeds of Goodness

04:35 Avoiding Legalism and License

05:29 Walking by the Spirit

11:21 Defining Goodness: Relative vs. Absolute

17:09 Goodness in Action: Biblical Guidance

18:11 Navigating Authority and Goodness

23:45 Motivation for Pursuing Goodness

25:36 Sowing to the Spirit: Investing in Your Church

26:01 Paul's Encouragement: Keep Going

26:36 The Principle of Reaping What You Sow

27:22 Expecting God's Reward

27:49 A Journey of Faith: Moving to Texas

29:45 The Joy of Hard Work

31:32 Motivation from Jesus' Teachings

35:19 Seizing Opportunities to Do Good

38:45 The Urgency of Time

40:25 Living a Life of No Regrets

43:42 Final Encouragement and Prayer

The Right Kind of Fruit: Secular Niceness vs. Convictional Kindness (Colossians 3:12-14)

The Prayerful Pursuit of Patience (Colossians 1:9-11)

Fruit of the Spirit: Peace (Luke 2:8-20)

Joy