Growth in Holiness
Mary Wilder Tileston's sermon 'Growth in Holiness' emphasizes the importance of seeking God's possession and control over our lives, developing a deeper relationship with God through prayer, and daily conquering new ground in Christ's love.
Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about the continuous triumph we have in Christ, emphasizing the importance of fighting the good fight with Christ as our strength and guide. She encourages starting each day by surrendering ourselves to God, seeking His wisdom, strength, and guidance through prayer to overcome challenges. Tileston highlights the joy of growing daily in Christ's love, conquering ourselves, and striving for increased holiness.
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Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ.
--2 CORINTHIANS 2:14
FIGHT the good fight
With all thy might;
Christ is thy Strength, and Christ thy Right;
Lay hold on life,
And it shall be
Thy joy and crown eternally.
--J. B. S. MONSELL
LET the first act on waking be to place yourself, your heart, mind, faculties, your whole being, in God's hands. Ask Him to take entire possession of you, to be the Guide of your soul, your Life, your Wisdom, your Strength. He wills that we seek Him in all our needs, that we may both know Him truly, and draw closer and closer to Him; and in prayer we gain an invisible force which will triumph over seemingly hopeless difficulties.
--H. L. SIDNEY LEAR
However matters go, it is our happiness to win new ground daily in Christ's love, and to purchase a new piece of it daily, and to add conquest to conquest.
--SAMUEL RUTHERFORD
This ought to be our endeavor,--to conquer our.selves, and daily to wax stronger, and to make a further growth in holiness.
--THOMAS À KEMPIS
Sermon Outline
- I. The Call to Growth in Holiness
- A. Recognizing God's presence and guidance in our lives
- B. Seeking God's possession and control over our hearts and minds
- C. Developing a deeper relationship with God through prayer
- II. The Power of Prayer in Triumphing Over Difficulties
- A. Gaining an invisible force through prayer
- B. Overcoming seemingly hopeless difficulties with God's strength
- III. The Importance of Daily Conquest and Growth
- A. Winning new ground in Christ's love daily
- B. Purchasing new pieces of ground in Christ daily
- C. Adding conquest to conquest in our spiritual journey
Key Quotes
“Let the first act on waking be to place yourself, your heart, mind, faculties, your whole being, in God's hands.” — Mary Wilder Tileston
“He wills that we seek Him in all our needs, that we may both know Him truly, and draw closer and closer to Him;” — Mary Wilder Tileston
“However matters go, it is our happiness to win new ground daily in Christ's love, and to purchase a new piece of it daily, and to add conquest to conquest.” — Mary Wilder Tileston
Application Points
- Make a conscious effort to place yourself in God's hands every day and seek His guidance in your life.
- Develop a consistent prayer life to gain an invisible force that helps you triumph over difficulties.
- Strive to win new ground in Christ's love daily and add conquest to conquest in your spiritual journey.