The Grace Workshop Ministries

Are you inadvertently using God's grace as an excuse for a "holier-than-thou" attitude?
In this final episode of the series, Pastor John-Mark Bartlett tackles the most dangerous manifestation of them all: Spiritual Pride. From judging others in the pews to presuming upon God's grace, this hidden sin is often the hardest to spot in ourselves. Let’s learn about the spiritual antidote and how humility clears our spiritual vision.
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Is pride preventing you from accepting correction?
As we draw closer to the end of the week, it’s important that we examine three more dangerous manifestations of pride: "Unapproachable Pride," "Know-It-All Pride," and "Rebellion." Discover why the inability to receive feedback stunts spiritual growth and how the "know-it-all" attitude often serves as a forerunner to rebellion against God's authority.
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Does your self-esteem depend on the applause of others, or do you build walls to keep people out?
In this episode of Think on These Things, Pastor John-Mark Bartlett breaks down three distinct "faces" of pride that can secretly rule our lives. From the arrogance of a "haughty spirit" to the approval-seeking nature of vanity and the defensive walls of self-protection, we learn how these attitudes distance us from others and from God.
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Is your drive to be "better" than others fueling a spiritual disconnect?
Today, we’re digging deeper into the competitive nature of pride. Drawing from C.S. Lewis and scripture, Pastor John-Mark explains how pride turns life into a constant contest of comparison, whether in wealth, intellect, or appearance. We will learn how shifting our focus from "self-centered" to "God-centered" is the only way to break free from this exhausting cycle.
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In a culture obsessed with image and the perfect "selfie," how do we guard against the spiritual cancer of pride?
In this week’s Think on These Things, Pastor John-Mark Bartlett explores how pride manifests in our daily lives, from social media vanity to superficial metrics of success within the church. Join us as we examine why God values the condition of the heart over outward appearance and learn how to root out the "me-first" attitude that permeates our world.
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This lesson teaches that Satan and demons were originally created as good angels but later rebelled against God, with Satan’s pride and desire to be like God identified as the root of the first sin. It explains that passages such as Isaiah 14 and Ezekiel 28 point beyond earthly kings to Satan’s fall and leadership over the fallen angels, while Revelation suggests that a portion of the angels joined his rebellion. In contrast, the angels who remained faithful are described as “elect” or holy angels, chosen by God and secure in their obedience, though not redeemed in the same way humans are. The lesson concludes by emphasizing that Satan is a real personal being, consistently opposing God’s purposes, yet always operating under God’s sovereign authority.
 
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The message centers on the exhortation to “not lose focus,” grounding its teaching in Hebrews 12:1–2 and 2 Chronicles 20:12 to emphasize fixing one’s eyes on Jesus amid life’s pressures and uncertainties. It challenges listeners to examine what they are currently focused on, where their focus ought to be, and how distractions such as fear, sin, pride, daily responsibilities, and external crises cause believers to drift from Christ. By highlighting Jesus as the founder and perfecter of faith, the sermon argues that spiritual endurance and victory are only possible when believers intentionally lay aside hindering “weights” and remain Spirit-led in every aspect of life. Ultimately, it calls for continual, deliberate focus on Christ, illustrating through Peter walking on water that even momentary loss of focus can lead to spiritual sinking, while God’s grace continually invites restoration and renewed attention to Him.
 
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This lesson teaches that the fruit of the Spirit is a single, unified expression of Christlike character produced by the Holy Spirit, not by human effort or rule-keeping. Paul contrasts this Spirit-led life with the “works of the flesh” and shows that true righteousness flows from grace, not law. Because the fruit of the Spirit aligns perfectly with God’s moral will, no law can oppose or condemn those who walk in these virtues. Ultimately, believers are freed from the domination of sin by living under grace, which empowers them to obey God and display His character.
 
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The message teaches that the wilderness is God’s blueprint for spiritual transformation, shown through the stories of Sarah’s barrenness and Hagar’s suffering. Sarah’s impatience led to human solutions that produced conflict, while Hagar’s sorrow drove her into the wilderness where God personally met, named, and blessed her. The wilderness is portrayed not as punishment but as the place where God strips away human strength, reveals identity, and demonstrates sustaining grace. Ultimately, the experiences of Sarah and Hagar show that the wilderness is where God speaks, restores, and advances His redemptive plan.
 
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This lesson explains that true self-control is not human willpower but the Holy Spirit’s inner mastery over our desires, impulses, and habits. Believers must walk by the Spirit, submit to God’s Word, and rely on the Spirit’s power rather than self-reliance in order to grow in Christlikeness. Peter’s “ascending ladder” of virtues shows that spiritual maturity requires diligence, obedience, and experiential knowledge gained through living out God’s truth. Ultimately, a believer who is filled with the Spirit is one who is filled with the Word, resulting in a life controlled, guided, and empowered by God for His glory.
 
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