Being a Christian often requires being counter-cultural – and that is offensive to many. God calls us to walk in a way that is different from the "norm" of this world. We are not under the tyranny of sin anymore. The question is, what are we spending our lives on? What do we desire? The sinful "pleasures" of the world or the will of the Lord? Upon …

We were born to be like Jesus – and Jesus suffered. As we go through pain and turmoil, the Lord is refining and shaping us. Jesus suffered for a reason: to bring us to a reconciled relationship with God. His suffering was necessary to pay for our sins and become our Substitute. And He triumphed over death and become the exalted King over everything…

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God is completely faithful, and all His promises find their fulfillment in Christ (2 Corinthians 1:20). While human promises often fail, God never wavers; His covenant of grace is not a contract but a divine commitment. In this passage, Paul defends his integrity to the Corinthians – not by focusing on himself, but by pointing his readers to the tr…

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There are two extremes when looking at this passage before us. One extreme is that baptism literally saves you, period. And the other extreme is that it literally does nothing. What is the middle ground here? Baptism is a sacrament that binds the believer to God and God to the believer. The water is just a sign, but what does it represent? It's a s…

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How was Noah "saved through the water," and how does that tie in with baptism? The same waters that drowned the wicked unbelievers also lifted up the Ark and saved Noah and his family. Both the Flood and baptism show us judgment and salvation, simultaneously. The building of the Ark was salvation for Noah's family but it also proclaimed judgment to…

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Sometimes we can get to places in the Bible where we are lost and misoriented. There are passages that are hard to understand, and this is one of them. We must strive for clarity because even the hard parts of God's Word are profitable to teach and instruct us. Who are the "spirits" that Peter refers to in these verses, and what is the "prison"? Ar…

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In verse 11 of this chapter, we are called to turn away from evil and do good, and we are assured that the eyes of the Lord are upon those who are righteous. But how is this supposed to be a comfort to us when not one of us can dare to claim any righteousness of our own? Verse 18 brings us hope because it reminds us that Christ suffered for our sin…

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God desires to give us good gifts and blessings. How do we obtain these blessings? Through a relationship with Him. If we seek true happiness in anything outside of Him, we will be sadly disappointed. That's why we should go to God's Word and soak in the life-giving water for our souls so that we will grow in our relationship with Him and bring for…

Discover the amazing truths of Isaiah 9:6-7 in this Christ-centered sermon. Explore the prophecy of Jesus Christ, the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace, who reigns with justice and eternal authority. Delve into how Christ's birth, life, death, and resurrection fulfill God's promises, offering believers peace, …

This passage exhorts us to endure suffering for righteousness' sake, finding our hope, peace, and joy in Jesus, who secures our eternal blessing. Peter reminds us that no harm can truly befall us, that will separate us from the love of the Lord. We are called to sanctify Christ in our hearts, remain unafraid of threats, and always be ready to give …

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This passage calls believers to reflect Christ-like attitudes and actions in their relationships, even amidst conflict or suffering. Christians are exhorted to break cycles of retaliation, choosing instead to bless others and entrust justice to God instead of relying on personal vengeance. Moreover, believers are urged to seek peace actively, to re…

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