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John 1:12

Children of God

This sermon explores what it means to become a child of God through faith in Jesus. God grants us the authority and status to enter His family—a gift we cannot earn but only receive through trusting in His name.

Ephesians 5:3-20

Ephesians

Children of Light

This sermon contrasts the darkness of life before Christ with the light of life after Christ, emphasizing that believers are called to live as children of light through goodness, righteousness, and truth—marked above all by thankfulness and praise.

Acts 6:1-7

Acts

Choices and Priorities

This sermon examines how the early church resolved internal conflict through spiritual discernment and proper priorities, ensuring that service and prayer remained central to God's plan.

Genesis 24

Abraham

Choosing a Mate

This sermon examines Genesis 24 to offer practical guidance for parents and teens on selecting a marriage partner, emphasizing family values, the distinction between emotional feelings and committed love, and the importance of prayer in finding a spouse.

Luke 10:38-42

Choosing What Is Better

This sermon examines Luke's account of Martha and Mary to show that receiving Jesus means maintaining focus on him rather than becoming distracted by even necessary tasks. Believers must prioritize time with Jesus over the tyranny of urgent but less important demands.

Galatians 2:15-21

Christ in Me

This sermon examines spiritual motivation through Paul's argument that justification comes through faith in Jesus, not law-keeping. Believers are called to find their purpose and energy in Christ's finished work rather than self-effort.

2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2

Christian Fanatics

Christ's death compels believers to abandon self-centered living and become fanatics for Jesus, embracing a new perspective, new creation, and the message of reconciliation.

Ephesians 1:3 · Ephesians 1:4

Ephesians

Christ's Church

The church is glorious not because of its members' perfection but because Christ gave his life for it. Believers must develop a biblical, Christ-centered view of the church universal rather than a denominational identity.

John 13 · Acts 4:13

Classified Ads

Our lives advertise what we truly believe. This devotional challenges believers to examine whether their daily choices and interactions point others toward Jesus or send mixed messages about their faith commitments.

Revelation 22:1-7 · Genesis 2:0

Revelation

Come

Heaven is a transformed Garden of Eden where God's people will experience eternal life, security, and face-to-face relationship with God—a promise meant to encourage perseverance through present suffering.

2 Timothy 2:22-26 · Romans 14

Community

Commitment to People and Principles

This sermon examines the tension between defending Christian principles and maintaining healthy relationships in community. True resolution requires balancing both through gentle confrontation that honors God's truth while respecting others.

Acts 2:42-44 · 1 Corinthians 12:18

Dumb Things Christians Believe

Community

This sermon challenges the cultural value of individualism and calls Christians to recover biblical community, where believers find meaning and identity through interdependence rather than self-focused consumerism.

Luke 10:30-37 · Luke 19:5

Compassionate Sacrifice

Demonstrating compassionate sacrifice to people already in your life—through the gift of time, genuine attention, and authentic care—opens doors for spiritual impact and shows them your faith is real.

Nehemiah 9:1-38 · Psalm 136:1-9

Nehemiah

Confession and Praise

This sermon leads believers through a service of praise and confession modeled on Nehemiah 9, where God's compassionate and forgiving nature is celebrated through alternating corporate praise and confession of sin.

Genesis 26:1-35 · Hebrews 13:5

Confirmation

God repeatedly reassures us through Scripture to overcome our doubts and fears. Though we receive His promises, our human frailty causes us to question and fear—yet God never stops speaking His word to us, calling us to trust Him completely.

Ephesians 4:25-27

Conflict

Conflict in relationships and churches is inevitable. Rather than avoiding it, Christians should learn to handle disagreement with godly wisdom, anger, and love—distinguishing the church from the world not by the absence of conflict but by how it is managed.

Joshua 9:1-27

Joshua

Consequences

Deception has consequences for both the deceiver and the deceived—yet even in the fallout, God's ability to redeem unlikely people endures.

Genesis 6:1-8 · Genesis 1-11

Continual Evil

This sermon examines Genesis 6:1-8 to understand why God brought the flood, exploring the meaning of 'sons of God,' the Nephilim, and the principle that godly believers must not intermarry with the ungodly—a warning that applies to choosing a spouse and remaining faithful to God.

Courage

This devotional examines courage as a rare value requiring us to do what is right despite social pressure, fear, or personal cost. True courage means following Jesus's example of standing for truth even when it is unpopular or dangerous.

Joshua 8:30-35 · Deuteronomy 27

Joshua

Covenant Renewed

This sermon examines how God's covenant with Israel mirrors family membership—unconditional acceptance coupled with conditions that reveal God's character. Believers are saved by grace alone but called to live in obedience as a sign of belonging to God's family.

1 Corinthians 11:2-16 · 1 Corinthians 11:3

Creation and Head Coverings

This sermon examines Paul's correction of improper worship practices in Corinth by grounding his instruction in the creation order established by God. The application emphasizes honoring God through respecting the order He created and maintaining focus on Him rather than abusing Christian freedom.

Genesis 23:1-4 · Hebrews 2:14-15

Dealing With a Mate's Death

This sermon examines grief through Abraham's mourning of Sarah, exploring the stages of grief and how Christians can find hope in Christ's resurrection and the promise of eternal life.

Nehemiah 4:10-23 · 2 Timothy 2:8

Nehemiah

Dealing with Inside Opposition

When discouragement strikes during God's work, believers overcome by remembering God's greatness and remaining active in service, trusting His faithfulness despite obstacles.

Mark 14:12-15:47 · Psalm 22

Death

This sermon examines Jesus's crucifixion through Mark's account, calling listeners to focus on God's will demonstrated at the cross and to prioritize that will above all else in their own lives.