October 18, 2020

• Wilfred Graves
• Spiritual Disciplines
• confession
• repentance
• self-examination
• spiritual disciplines
• spiritual formation
• spiritual growth

Self-examination is the study of one’s own behaviors and motivations. Regular and intentional self-examination is an important aspect of the healthy Christian life. The spiritual discipline was modeled by King David (e.g., see Psalm 139: 23-24). The Apostle Paul on several occasions also encouraged Christians to examine ourselves (e.g., see 1 Corinthians 11:28; 2 Corinthians 13:5). Through the process of self-examination, the Holy Spirit enables us to honestly review our motives, thinking patterns, beliefs, behaviors, etc. to see whether they line up with the Word of God. In this video, we will explore this powerful discipline a bit further.

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June 25, 2020

• Wilfred Graves
• Spiritual Disciplines
• faith
• self-denial
• spiritual disciplines
• spiritual formation
• submission
• surrender
• trust

To surrender is to give up control. When we surrender to God, we abandon ourselves to his loving control over all things. To surrender to God is to recognize that we belong to him. It is to accept the Lordship of Jesus Christ over our lives. It is to say “Yes!” to him. Surrender is the only path to spiritual victory and fulfillment in life. To download notes and other materials related to this video, please visit https://www.wilfredgraves.org/lecture062520.

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June 7, 2020

• Wilfred Graves
• Philippians
• faith
• heaven
• perseverance

Paul’s admonition to Christians to press toward the goal (Philippians 3:13-14) is as relevant today as when the apostle first wrote these inspiring words nearly 2000 years ago. Be blessed and encouraged by this timely word from Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr.

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May 24, 2020

• Wilfred Graves
• Mark
• faith

The Syro-Phoenician woman said “Yes!” to the Lord and received a miracle. Like this great woman of faith, if we will surrender ourselves to the Lordship of Jesus Christ then we too can receive what we need from him. Enjoy this encouraging word from Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr.

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May 17, 2020

• Wilfred Graves
• Bible
• Bible Study
• Scripture meditation
• spiritual disciplines
• spiritual formation
• spiritual growth

Just as natural food provides nourishment to our physical bodies, so the Word of God provides essential nourishment to our minds and spirits. Therefore, we need to consume a daily diet of the Word of God. Enjoy this short video teaching from Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr. You can download additional materials by visiting www.wilfredgraves.org/sermon051720.

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May 3, 2020

• Wilfred Graves
• James
• joy
• trials

Christian joy is much deeper than the emotion of happiness. Whereas happiness usually depends on our being in positive circumstances, Christian joy can be maintained even during the toughest circumstances. Be encouraged by this sermon by Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr.

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April 19, 2020

• Wilfred Graves
• 1 Thessalonians
• gratitude
• thanksgiving

For Christians, thanksgiving is more than a holiday that we celebrate once a year. We must always maintain an attitude of gratitude toward God for the grace that he extends to us on a daily basis. Enjoy this encouraging sermon preached from the home of Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr.

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April 12, 2020

• Wilfred Graves
• Romans
• Easter
• Gospel
• Resurrection
• salvation

The gospel is the proclamation of who Jesus is and what he accomplished. In a nutshell, the gospel is the “good news” that Jesus Christ died for our sins and rose from the dead so that we could become children of God through faith in him. Enjoy this Resurrection Sunday message from Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr.

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April 4, 2020

• Wilfred Graves
• Spiritual Disciplines
• Academic Lectures
• spiritual disciplines
• spiritual formation
• spiritual growth

In this video, Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr. introduces the spiritual disciplines of solitude and silence. Solitude is the state of being alone. It is being isolated from noise and distractions. The discipline of silence is the voluntary removal of noise from our surroundings. It is often necessary to remove ourselves from noise and people in order to connect with God and receive his instructions. To download notes and other materials related to this video, please visit https://www.wilfredgraves.org/lecture040420.

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April 3, 2020

• Wilfred Graves
• Spiritual Disciplines
• Academic Lectures
• spiritual disciplines
• spiritual formation
• spiritual growth

In this video, Dr. Wilfred Graves Jr. introduces the topic of spiritual disciplines. A spiritual discipline is a physical or mental activity that a Christian does to foster his or her spiritual growth. Spiritual disciplines like prayer, fasting, Scriptural meditation, and public worship allow us to create space in our lives for the Lord so that we can fellowship with him and become more like him. To download notes and other materials related to this video, please visit https://www.wilfredgraves.org/lecture040320.

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