Sermon
Every Effort: Self Control
Veritas Church - Cedar Rapids
Speaker: Anders Almberg
February 6, 2026 · 42 min
Spiritual DisciplinesDiscipleshipIdentity in ChristTemptation1 Corinthians 9:24–272 Peter 1:3–6Galatians 5:24–25
Summary
Drawing from 1 Corinthians 9 and 2 Peter 1, this sermon teaches that self-control is not restrictive but liberating—a means to win the imperishable prize of eternal life with Christ. Christians must exercise self-control over their bodies, minds, and hearts, exemplified through fasting, memorizing Scripture, and treasuring God over all desires.
Highlights
Self-control will liberate you to grow in your knowledge of Jesus, and you will enjoy Jesus more than you ever thought possible.
The more of the things in this life that you give up that don't really matter, the deeper we pursue the things of God, the deeper we treasure Christ, you will find the grace and the mercy and the goodness of God even sweeter.
Christ is what really matters and knowing him and spending time with him, eternity with him is what matters.