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The Essential Life-Formation of the Effective Christian, Part 1

James 1:5-8
The epistle of James says, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” The fool neither perceives his need for wisdom nor asks God for it – but the truly wise realize how much they lack wisdom, and beseech the Lord for the divine wisdom necessary for the formation of an effective Christian life. Stay with us now as Dr. Reeder takes us to: James 1:5-8 and brings us today's teaching ... PART 1 of his message entitled: The Essential Life-Formation of the Effective Christian Life.

The Essential LifeStyle of the Effective Christian Life, Part 2

Ephesians 4:17-24
Psalm 107 declares, "Let the redeemed of the Lord say so." We should always be ready to affirm that we are the Lord's redeemed people, not only by the words of our mouths, but also by the godly and Christlike character that we manifest in our lives, as we seek to walk faithfully with the Lord as His committed disciples. Stay with us now as Dr. Reeder takes us to: Ephesians 4:17-24 and brings us today's teaching ... PART 2 of his message entitled: The Essential LifeStyle of the Effective Christian Life.

The Essential LifeStyle of the Effective Christian, Part 1

Ephesians 4:17-24
From 1984 to 1995, the television show "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" displayed the expensive homes and extravagant lifestyles of those who had attained worldly wealth and success. But the lifestyles of God's redeemed people should display a quality of godliness and Christlike character reflecting a dynamic relationship with the living God. Stay with us now as Dr. Reeder takes us to: Ephesians 4:17-24 and brings us today's teaching ... PART 1 of his message entitled: The Essential LifeStyle of the Effective Christian Life.

Petition #3: The Will of God: Deo Volentes

Matthew 6
The most common question that Christians ask just might be, “What is God's will for my life?" Every believer has wrestled with this dilemma. Join Dr. Harry Reeder on InPerspective as he explains how to discover the way to know and follow God’s will for your life.

The Essential LifeMarks of the Effective Christian Life, Part 2

1 John 5:1-5
Some believers and churches elevate the Christian virtue of love at the expense of truth and sound doctrine. Others trumpet the critical importance of truth while manifesting little genuine love. But a love that cares little for God’s truth is not genuine Christian love, and a truth that embraces sound doctrine but is dispassionate and unloving, is not genuine Christian truth. Stay with us now as Dr. Reeder takes us to: 1 John 5:1-5 and brings us today's teaching ... PART 2 of his message entitled: The Essential LifeMarks of the Effective Christian Life.

The Essential LifeMarks of the Effective Christian, Part 1

The epistle of James cautions us that "Friendship with the world is enmity with God" – but too many Christians try to remain on friendly terms with it. We have been called to OVERCOME the world, not to be friends with it, because the things of the world hinder us from pursuing effective lives of God-centered worship and faithfulness. Stay with us now as Dr. Reeder takes us to: 1 John 5:1-5 and brings us today's teaching ... PART 1 of his message entitled: The Essential LifeMarks of the Effective Christian Life.

The Essential LifeLines of the Effective Christian Life Part 2

Ephesians 2:1-10
A deep sea diver relies on his lifeline that connects him to his air supply – but fruitful effective Christians rely on two lifelines that keep us vitally connected to the Lord Jesus Christ. We need daily and regular profiting from the Word of God, along with utter dependence upon the Spirit of God. Stay with us now as Dr. Reeder takes us to: Ephesians 2:1-10 and brings us today's teaching ... PART 2 of his message entitled: The Essential LifeLines of the Effective Christian.

The Essential LifeLines of the Effective Christian Part 1

Ephesians 2:1-10
The opening verses of Ephesians 2 summarize the entire gamut of the Christian life. We see Our Situation – we are all born dead in our trespasses and sins; God’s Solution – He made us alive together with Christ because of His love, grace, and mercy; and the Grand Summation – we are now God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works for His glory. Stay with us now as Dr. Reeder takes us to: Ephesians 2:1-10 and brings us today's teaching ... PART 1 of his message entitled: The Essential LifeLines of the Effective Christian.

The Effective Christian Life Is Purposed, Part 2

Romans 12:1-2
Every believer wants to live an effective and fruitful Christian life – but what is the essential truth we must grasp in order to do this? The Westminster Shorter Catechism declares, "The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever." When we understand this great purpose for which God created and redeemed us, we can begin to truly live an effective and fruitful Christian life. Stay with us now as Dr. Reeder takes us to: Romans 12:1-2 and brings us today's teaching ... Pare 2 of his message entitled: The Effective Christian Life Is Purposed.

Petition #2: Thy Kingdom Come

Matthew 6:9-16
Earthly kingdoms and regimes may boast great power and influence for a time, but in the end, they are all fleeting and temporary. Join Dr. Harry Reeder on InPerspective as he reminds us that the power and influence of this world's kingdoms will eventually pass away – but the glory and majesty of God's Kingdom will last forever.