Tag Archives: lust

Flee! And Other Ways to Resist Sexual Immorality.

Posted on September 21, 2018 by dkoop

Why should we avoid sexual immorality?  In 1 Corinthians 6: 15-19 Paul gives us two truths to help us resist sexual immorality and then two action steps.  He expands on this idea of how our physical selves (bodies) are connected … Continue reading →

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Self Control That’s Different

Posted on April 26, 2016 by dkoop

We live in an instant gratification generation.  We want what we want and we want it now!  It’s normal to give in to our cravings. I love ice cream, and if it’s in the freezer, I know that it’s for … Continue reading →

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Matthew Chapter 5

Posted on January 7, 2016 by dkoop

Today we read the most famous sermon in the world, The Sermon on the Mount. Welcome!  Jesus teaches the Beatitudes, about salt and light, about the law, about anger, lust, divorce, vows, retaliation and loving our enemies.  It’s a long … Continue reading →

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Samson: Flirting With Temptation. (Judges 16:1-3)

Posted on August 2, 2013 by dkoop

It’s been said, “I can handle anything except temptation!”   It’s not wrong to be tempted; it means you’re human, even Jesus was tempted. It’s what we do with temptation that matters. In today’s passage we’ll see Samson not only … Continue reading →

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