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Grace Upon GraceAugust 2, 2026 • Greg Pinkner • Ephesians 1:3–18This Gospel Sunday, Greg Pinkner teaches from Ephesians 1, explaining that grace is the foundation of the Christian life—extending from before creation, meeting us at salvation, and carrying us into eternity. Salvation cannot be earned through good works because it is entirely God's gift, given for the praise of His glory. While Christians often focus on the grace that saved them in the past, the gospel also promises future grace through the Holy Spirit, spiritual growth, resurrection, and an eternal inheritance with God. Discipleship is the ongoing process of learning to live in this grace, trusting God through sin, weakness, suffering, and the difficulties of following Christ. Because God's promises are secured by His power and glory, believers can have an unshakable hope that there is more grace ahead of them than behind them and that God will faithfully bring them home.WEBSITE: https://fellowshipknox.org/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fellowshipknox/
In the concluding installment of this two-part message from Flint River Primitive Baptist Church, we move from the source of true peace to its practical application in the life of the believer. Having seen that God is the God of Peace and that Jesus Christ is the Prince of Peace, we now consider the blessings … Continue reading "The God of Peace (Part 2)"
Pastor Keni answers important questions about salvation, highlighting it as a gift from God, and the fact we can never lose it. New to Echo Grace? We'd love to get to know you! Fill out a quick connect form at https://echograce.com/connect. Want to support our ministries & mission? Your generosity makes a difference. Give at https://echograce.com/give.
Pastor Nehru answers questions about salvation, including if we can lose it, and how we can be confident we're truly saved. New to Echo Grace? We'd love to get to know you! Fill out a quick connect form at https://echograce.com/connect. Want to support our ministries & mission? Your generosity makes a difference. Give at https://echograce.com/give.
The Door of Faith Ministries Podcast is based on the teachings of the Gospel of Grace for Salvation. We teach Christ's death, burial and resurrection! • Podcasts are added weekly from our Sunday services.For a breakdown of our services, visit:The Reflections PodcastLiving Waters PodcastThursday Bible Study
The Door of Faith Ministries Podcast is based on the teachings of the Gospel of Grace for Salvation. We teach Christ's death, burial and resurrection! • Podcasts are added weekly from our Sunday services.For a breakdown of our services, visit:The Reflections PodcastLiving Waters PodcastThursday Bible Study
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Summary This message from 1 Peter 1:10–12 reminds believers that salvation is the centerpiece of God's plan from the very beginning. Peter writes to Christians facing persecution, encouraging them to remember that the prophets spent generations searching, studying, and longing to understand the grace that would one day come through Jesus Christ. Michael Easley explains that salvation is not about religious rituals, emotional experiences, or Christian clichés. It is trusting in Christ alone—His life, death, burial, and resurrection—to accomplish what we could never do ourselves. The prophets faithfully proclaimed God's promises without fully understanding when or how they would be fulfilled, yet they remained obedient because they knew they were serving future generations rather than themselves. Peter also highlights the mystery of Christ's suffering and glory. The Messiah's suffering puzzled the prophets, but through the cross came resurrection, redemption, and eternal hope. The same pattern encourages believers today: present suffering is never the final chapter for those who belong to Christ. Finally, Easley reminds listeners that Scripture is God's living Word, illuminated by the Holy Spirit. Christians are called to move beyond a self-centered, "horizontal" faith and embrace God's larger mission. Like the prophets, our lives are not ultimately about ourselves but about faithfully pointing others to the grace found in Jesus Christ. Takeaways Salvation is received by faith in Christ alone, not through religious rituals, good works, or Christian traditions. The Old Testament prophets faithfully proclaimed God's coming grace even though they never saw its fulfillment. Christ's suffering was always God's plan, and His glory came through the cross before the resurrection. The Holy Spirit helps believers understand and treasure God's Word, revealing its life-changing truth. Scripture is not merely a book but the living, authoritative Word of God that transforms those who trust it. Mature Christians move beyond a self-focused faith and faithfully serve others for the sake of the gospel. To read 1 Peter, click here. Click here for other Michael Easley Sermons.
Series - Select Psalms Text - Psalm 119:81-88 by Steven M Kestner, elder in development | Lord's Day Afternoon | 08.02.26
Detailed Sermon Summary: "Legacy of Love: The Greatest Motivation" Pastor Bryan Hudson, D.Min. The sermon “Legacy of Love” explores how the love of God not only saves believers but also transforms their motivations, directs their lives, and creates a spiritual legacy that can be placed within other people. The central text is 2 Corinthians 5:14–15: “For the love of Christ compels us…that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.” The central message is that the God-kind of love is the greatest motivating power in a believer's life. Christ's love should control, compel, and redirect believers so that they no longer live primarily for themselves but for Jesus Christ and the purposes of God. The God-Kind of Love Because the word “love” is used in many different ways, the sermon begins by distinguishing biblical love from friendship, romantic affection, physical attraction, or human sentiment. The love being discussed is the God-kind of love. John 3:16 provides the clearest definition of this love: God loved the world so deeply that He gave His only begotten Son. God's love was demonstrated through sacrifice and action. However, the sacrifice involved more than the Father sending the Son. Jesus also had to willingly accept the assignment. In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus struggled with the suffering He was about to face, yet He submitted Himself to the Father's will, saying, “Nevertheless, not My will, but Yours be done.” The God-kind of love, therefore, is a love that willingly sacrifices itself for others. It does for people what they cannot do for themselves. God sent Jesus, and Jesus willingly gave His life to redeem humanity. The Meaning of Legacy Legacy is defined as what a person leaves behind through character, influence, values, accomplishments, relationships, service, teaching, and personal example. Legacy is not limited to money, property, or material possessions. It includes the lasting impact of how a person lived, loved, served, taught, encouraged, and inspired others. An important distinction is made between inheritance and legacy: Inheritance is what we leave to people. Legacy is what we leave within people. Material possessions can be spent, lost, or consumed. However, what has been deposited within a person can continue shaping that person's life and can be passed on to future generations. God did not merely give believers something to possess. Through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, God placed His love within them. That love changes their character, thinking, priorities, and motivations. The Pattern of Spiritual Legacy The pattern of the legacy of love flows: From God the Father, to Jesus Christ, to believers, and then through believers to other people. God placed His love and purpose within Christ. Christ places that same love within believers. Believers are then responsible for placing truth, wisdom, faith, encouragement, and godly values within others. This is especially important for people who work with others, including pastors, teachers, counselors, parents, mentors, community leaders, and those who minister to young people. True influence is more than giving people material assistance. Giving food, resources, or practical help is important, but love also seeks to place something lasting within people. The goal is not only to put something into their hands but also to put truth, hope, wisdom, faith, discipline, and purpose into their hearts and minds. This is why education, counseling, mentoring, ministry, public policy, and advocacy are so important. Good policies and systems help create environments where people can receive what they need to grow and flourish. Love motivates believers not only to serve individuals but also to stand and fight for what is right. What Love Does The sermon describes several ways that love actively works: Love is leverage. It has the power to influence, lift, strengthen, and transform people. Love is light. It dispels darkness, exposes deception, and reveals truth. Love is life. It brings hope, renewal, restoration, and spiritual vitality. Love is liberty. It frees people from fear, guilt, sin, bondage, and oppressive motivations. Love is labor. True love works, serves, sacrifices, remains committed, and accepts responsibility. Love is lordship. It flows from allowing Jesus Christ to rule within the heart. All these qualities originate in the truth that God is love. God possesses many attributes, including power, holiness, majesty, wisdom, and glory, but His actions toward humanity flow from His loving nature. Love caused God to send Jesus. Love caused Jesus to accept the cross. Love causes believers to serve others even when circumstances suggest they have already done enough. Love as the Greatest Motivation The greatest motivation is not recognition, convenience, personal gain, emotional excitement, or public approval. The greatest motivation is the God-kind of love. Emotions and inspiration may rise and fall, but the love of God remains present within the believer. Human motivation cannot always be trusted because it is often influenced by selfishness, fear, pride, comfort, or circumstances. However, when the Spirit of Christ is working within believers, God's love can reorient their motivations. The love of Christ causes people to continue serving when service is difficult. It motivates them to remain faithful when their minds or circumstances suggest that they should withdraw, slow down, or give up. Paul's Labor to Form Christ in People Galatians 4:19 reveals the Apostle Paul's motivation: “My little children, for whom I labor in birth again until Christ is formed in you.” Paul used the language of childbirth and labor to describe his ministry. He did not simply enter a city, preach a sermon, and immediately leave. He often remained with people for extended periods because he wanted Christ to be formed within them. Formation takes time. Whether someone is cooking, painting, building, teaching, mentoring, or developing another person, meaningful results rarely happen instantly. Important things must be worked, shaped, nurtured, and developed. Modern society often demands immediate results, but spiritual formation does not work that way. The legacy of love requires patience, presence, commitment, and sustained labor. “If One Died for All, Then All Died” In 2 Corinthians 5:14, Paul writes: “If One died for all, then all died.” Jesus died on behalf of every person. His death provided the possibility of salvation and new life for everyone. This does not mean that everyone is automatically saved. It means that the provision for salvation has already been made and is available to all who believe. Salvation is therefore not far away. Romans 10:8–9 teaches that the word is near, in a person's mouth and heart. When a person confesses Jesus as Lord and believes that God raised Him from the dead, that person will be saved. People may think they are not ready to receive salvation, but Christ has already completed the necessary work. The provision is ready. The invitation is near. They must recognize their spiritual condition and receive what Christ has provided. Apart from Christ, people may be physically alive but spiritually dead. Christ's death and resurrection make genuine spiritual life possible. Living No Longer for Ourselves Second Corinthians 5:15 explains the proper response to Christ's sacrifice: “He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.” Once people understand that Christ died to give them life, their motivations should change. They should no longer view life as something to be lived only for personal pleasure, comfort, advancement, or self-interest. Those who have experienced God's grace should ask: Why am I still alive? What has God preserved me to accomplish? How should I live in light of what Christ has done? What should motivate my decisions? Believers do not need to experience a near-death event before appreciating that life is a gift from God. Every day should be lived with gratitude and purpose. Because Christ gave His life for them, believers should willingly offer their lives to Him. They retain the power to make choices, but those choices should be made in light of God's mercy and Christ's sacrifice. The Love of Christ Compels Us The word “compels” communicates a powerful controlling and directing influence. Different Bible translations express this idea in several ways: The love of Christ “controls and compels us.” Believers are “ruled by the love of Christ.” Love is the “controlling force” in the believer's life. Christ's love takes hold of believers so completely that they can no longer continue living according to their former motivations. God's love is stronger and more dependable than temporary emotional excitement. Inspiration may come and go, but the love of God remains within believers as a sustaining and guiding force. God's Love as a Spiritual GPS The sermon uses GPS technology as an illustration of how the love of Christ directs believers. When someone enters a destination into a GPS, the system does more than show the person's current location. It continually provides direction. It tells the driver where to turn, warns when the driver has gone off course, and recalculates after a wrong turn. In the same way, the love of Christ becomes a controlling direction in the believer's life. God's love: Sets the destination. Influences decisions. Gives direction. Warns when a person is drifting. Redirects after mistakes. Brings the believer back on course. The love of God is like a spiritual GPS. It does not merely provide information; it provides direction and redirection. During a ministry trip through the northern deserts of Kenya, there was no cellular service, yet GPS continued to work because it communicated through satellites. That experience illustrates God's spiritual presence. Even when normal human connections, resources, or familiar supports are unavailable, God remains present and able to guide. Just as GPS has become a dependable tool for navigation, believers should learn to depend even more completely upon the love and presence of God. Replacing Lesser Motivations If believers possess the love of Christ, they should not continue depending upon older, inferior motivations. Some lesser motivations include: What I want. What benefits me. How other people see me. What makes me comfortable. How I can maintain control. Fear of criticism. Desire for approval. Self-preservation. Pride. Anger. Personal convenience. Concern about how others see us can be especially damaging because people often imagine what others think without having any evidence. Like the Israelites who assumed that the inhabitants of Canaan viewed them as grasshoppers, people sometimes allow imaginary judgments to keep them from entering God's promises. Believers must become dead to these lesser motivations and alive to the legacy of love. Settling the Matter in Our Minds Paul says, “We judge thus,” meaning that believers must reach a settled conclusion. There are certain truths about which believers should stop wavering. They must make firm decisions from which they will not retreat. This is not a time for spiritual indecision. In a rapidly changing and unstable world, believers cannot remain in a state of confusion or perpetual hesitation. They must settle certain matters in their hearts: Christ died for all. Christ died for me. My life belongs to God. I will no longer live only for myself. The love of Christ will motivate my decisions. I will follow God's direction. I will not return to lesser motivations. When the love of God is operating within a believer, decisions motivated by that love will lead in a righteous direction. Believers should question selfish thinking, but they should not continually question the genuine work God is doing within their hearts. Crucified With Christ Galatians 2:20 summarizes the entire message: “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.” The old, sinful, self-centered person has been crucified with Christ. The believer now lives a new life through faith in the Son of God. Paul does not merely speak of “my life.” He speaks of “the life which I now live.” This distinction is important because the Christian life is not simply an improved version of the old life. It is the life of Christ operating within the believer. A life controlled only by human ability is limited. A person relying entirely upon “my life,” “my wisdom,” and “my strength” must attempt to solve every problem and confront every spiritual battle alone. However, believers are not limited to themselves. Christ lives within them. They live by faith in the Son of God, who loved them and gave Himself for them. This is the legacy of love: Christ gave Himself so that His life, love, character, power, and motivation could be formed within His people. The Closing Confession of Faith The sermon concludes with a corporate confession affirming the following truths: Believers are living in the legacy of love provided by Almighty God and Jesus Christ. What they have received from God is not only with them but also within them. They are moving away from lesser motivations toward greater motivations. The greatest motivation is the God-kind of love. The love of Christ compels, controls, and motivates them. Because Jesus died and rose again, they no longer have to live for themselves. They can live for the One who died for them and gave them new life. God's legacy of love functions as their spiritual GPS. Their direction and redirection come from the Lord. God's love motivates them to live beyond: Personal desires. Self-interest. The opinions of others. Comfort. The desire to control everything. They have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer the old self that lives, but Christ lives within them. The life they now live is lived by faith in the Son of God, who loved them and gave Himself for them. Central Message The central truth of “Legacy of Love” is that God's love is not merely something believers receive and enjoy. It is something God places within them to transform how they think, live, decide, serve, and influence others. The legacy of love begins with God, is revealed through Jesus Christ, is deposited within believers, and is passed from believers into the lives of others. Because Christ died and rose again, believers are called to abandon selfish and lesser motivations. They are to allow Christ's love to become the controlling, compelling, and directing force of their lives. A genuine legacy of love is created when believers not only give things to people but also place something lasting within them—faith, truth, hope, wisdom, character, courage, purpose, and the life of Christ.
Paul tells the Colossians to live a holy life. What does that even mean? Let's find out together as we read Colossians 3:1 – 4:1 and Luke 12:25-34.
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Today, Pastor Al Dagel shares insights into biblical unity, using Paul's great teaching to help unify us.
Aug.4, 2026 Daily Devotional: “Adopted into Royalty”John 1:12–13 "Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God." In a world driven by performance, credentials, and family legacy, it is easy to measure your worth by where you come from or what you have achieved. We spend so much energy trying to earn approval, fit into certain circles, or prove our place in the world. John 1:12–13 flips that entire system upside down. You aren't born a Christian just because your parents or ancestors were. Salvation isn't passed down through genetics or culture. You cannot earn or achieve spiritual rebirth through sheer willpower, morality, or personal effort. No human authority, religious ritual, or earthly institution can grant you this status. Instead, spiritual birth is supernatural—it originatesentirely from God.Notice how John describes how we enter God's family: it isn't something you inherit by blood, earn by effort, or manifest through willpower. You can't birth yourself into God's family, nor can a human title transfer it to you. It is entirely a gift of grace, initiated by God Himself. When you receive Jesus and trust in His name, your core identity undergoes a total rewrite; from striving to receiving, from stranger to heir, from earthly to eternal-You don't have towork your way into God's favor. You simply receive the gift He offers. You aren't just given a legal pardon or a temporary pass; you are given the right to be called a child of God. Your ultimate origin story isn't defined by your family history or past mistakes, but by the Spirit who gave you new life. At its core, John 1:12–13 addresses one of the most fundamental questions of the human experience: Who am I, and how do I belong to God? When the noise of life tells you that you aren't enough, John 1:12–13 reminds you of the highest title you will ever hold, it teaches that our ultimate identity isn't earned by human effort or inherited by earthly bloodlines. It is a supernatural transformation where God adopts anyone—regardless of their background—who trusts and receives Jesus, officially granting them the full privilege of being called a child of God. Rest in your identity today and take a moment to pause today. Stop trying to earn God's love and simply thank Him for adopting you into His family. Examine your trust and ask where are you relying on your own strength or background instead of trusting in Jesus' name? Surrender that area to Him today. Finally, walk with confidence and live today as an heir to the King—not with pride, butwith the quiet confidence of knowing you are deeply loved and fully chosen.
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MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN BY BRINGING BACK THE CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE OF EARLY AMERICA: GEORGE WHITEFIELD
TITLE OF THIS MESSAGE: SALVATION LOOKED AT THRU THE EYES OF SELF EVIDENT TRUTHS: THE DOWNFALL OF THE FASTFOOD FREEWILL CHURCH. TO DEBATE THE TRUTH THRU SELF-EVIDENT TRUTHS ALWAYS PUTS US IN A POSITION OF POWER, THUS A POSITION OF WINNING THE DEBATE. SO WHAT IF WE ASK ANOTHER AMERICAN TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:ARE YOU A LIAR?WHO DO YOU LIE TO THE MOST?ARE YOU GOING TO DIE PHYSICALLY?IF IN ANSWEING A QUESTION IN A TRUE-FALSE TEST, IF THE QUESTION IS FALSE AT ANY POINT IS THE ANSWER FALSE?IF THERE IS NO KNOWN ABSOLUTE TRUTH IS THERE AN ABSOLUTE RIGHT OR WRONG? Yes or No? SOME PEOPLE DIE FROM A CAR ACCIDENT, OR THEY FELL IN THE TUB, OR THEY FELL DOWN THE STAIRS, OR THEY DROWNED, OR THEY WERE SHOT, ETC. BUT THESE ARE JUST SERVICE REASONS FOR EVERYONE DIES WHETHER IN THE WOMB OR OLD AGE AND THUS THERE HAS TO BE ONE REASON EVERYONE IS DYING. TRUE OR FALSE CAN LYING BE ERADICATED IN OUR HEART? SUPPOSE WE MAKE A VOW TO GOD THAT WE WILL NEVER EVER THE REST OF OUR LIFE, ADD AN INFINITESIMAL TO THE TRUTH OR SUBTRACT AN INFINITESIMAL FROM THE TRUTH, HOW MANY MINUTES CAN WE GO?A PROSTITUTE IS TECHNICALLY IS AN ENTREPRENEUR FOR SHE MAKES A LIVING BY INNATELY UNDERSTANDING THE NATURE OF A MAN: SHE KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT TO DO TO MAKE A LIVING AS WELL AS ALL OF US AMERICANS MEN KNOW WHAT SHE DOES. SHE PUTS ON THE HIGH HEELS, RAISES THE HEM LINE, LOWERS THE NECKLINE, PAINTS HER FACE, PUTS ON THE LIPS-STICK AND FALSE EYELASHES AND WALKS SEDUCTIVELY, FOR WHAT REASON, BUT SHE KNOWS HOW TO DRESS TO RAISE THE EVIL BALCK CAT OF FORNICATION OR ADULTERY IN A MAN'S HEART AND IF SHE GETS THE EVIL BLACK CAT OF FORNICATION OR ADULTERY TO ESCAPE SHE GETS PAID. AND IF SHE FURTHER FLATTERS WITH HER SPEECH SHE MAY GET A LARGE TIP. KING SOLOMON WRITES: Proverbs 7: 13] So she caught him, and kissed him, and with an impudent face said unto him, [14] I have peace offerings with me; this day have I payed my vows.[15] Therefore came I forth to meet thee, diligently to seek thy face, and I have found thee.[16] I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved works, with fine linen of Egypt.[17] I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.[18] Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us solace ourselves with loves.[19] For the goodman is not at home, he is gone a long journey:[20] He hath taken a bag of money with him, and will come home at the day appointed.[21] With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.[22] He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;[23] Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.SO IF EVERY PROSTITUTE UNDERSTANDS THE NATURE OF A MAN THAT HE HAS FORNICATION AND ADULTERY IN HIS HEART AND SHE ALSO KNOWS HOW TO GET THE EVIL BLACK CAT OF FORNICATION TO ESCAPE IN HER HEART TO MAKE A LIVING. THEN IT IS SAFE TO SAY THAT IT IS SELF EVIDENT TRUTH THAT WE ALL KNOW WE ARE FORNICATORS AND ADULTERERS BY NATURE. SO IF SOME MEN STILL REFUSE TO ADMIT WE ARE FORNICATORS BY NATURE WE ASK OURSELVES DO WE HAVE TO RESIST LOOKING AT A WOMAN WHO IS SCANTILY CLAD OR WEARING FIGURING HUGGING ATTIRE AND ASK THE WOMAN IF SHE HAS TO RESIST PUTTING ON THAT CLOTHING BECAUSE SHE KNOWS SHE US TEMPTING THE MAN TO HAVE TO RESIST. THE POINT IS WE ALL KNOW THIS IS TRUE AND IF SOMEONE DENIES IT WE KNOW THAT THE PERSON IS LYING OR MORE IMPORTANTLY ISLYING TO HIM OR HERSELF. THUS WE AS AMERICANS ALL KNOW WE ARE FORNICATORS AND ADULTERS BY NATURE. IT IS A SELF EVIDENT TRUTH9: ARE WE ALL AS AMERICANS THIEVES BY NATURE? YES OR NO. IF SOMEONE DENIES BEING A THIEF BY NATURE DOES THE THOUGHT OF GOING AROUND THE SCANNER EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE OR THE THOUGHT THAT SOMEONE ELSE WOULD GO AROUND THE SCANNER ENTERS OUR MIND PROVES WE ARE THIEVES BY NATURE. AND WE COULD GO ON AND ON. IF WE LIARS BY NATURE CAN WE BE ADMITTED INTO HEAVEN?
God calls His people to be set apart, not because they have earned it, but because He has already loved them. Leviticus 20 lays out this call with clarity, commanding God's people to follow His statutes and avoid the ways of the surrounding nations. The reason is not about performance or self-righteousness. It is about responding to a God who has already acted on our behalf. We do not obey in order to be loved. Because we are loved, we obey. Understanding Leviticus also requires recognizing the difference between ceremonial laws and moral laws. Ceremonial impurity involved things like disease or childbirth, which were not sins but required a period of separation. Moral impurity, on the other hand, involved actual sins such as sexual immorality, idolatry, and injustice. The ceremonial laws were fulfilled in Christ, as seen in Acts 10 when God showed Peter a vision declaring clean what had once been called unclean. The moral standards, however, remain and apply directly to the lives of believers today.Holiness looks different depending on your season of life, but the call is the same for everyone. Young men face battles with apathy and lust. Young families can drift into making children the center of everything at the expense of their marriages. Middle-aged believers can quietly step back from serving God without even noticing the years passing. Everyone faces the pull of materialism, pride, and covetousness. The word holy simply means different, and that difference should be visible in how a believer lives compared to the world around them. Importantly, holiness is not about achieving perfection. Salvation is received, not earned. Jesus lived the perfect life we could not live, died for our sin, and through the Holy Spirit gives us everything we need for life and godliness. The practical starting point is simple: ask God to show you one specific area where you have been blending in when He is calling you to stand out, and take one step toward change, not out of guilt, but out of gratitude for what Christ has already done.
Topics: Turning From Sins, Turn From Sins, Salvation by Grace Alone, Ephesians 2:8-9, Eternal Consequences of Sin (Romans 6:23), The Meaning of Repentance (Metanoeo), Freedom and Permission in Christ (1 Corinthians 6:12), True Identity as Holy Saints, Romans 6:1-2, Grace Teaches Upright Living (Titus 2:11-12), The Trap of Man-Made Traditions, Mark 7:9, Rest in Christ's Light Yoke, Matthew 11:28-30, Cleansing the Conscience by Faith (Hebrews 9:14), Complete Salvation Through Christ's Life (Hebrews 7:25), Permanent Cleansing vs Repeated Rituals (Hebrews 10:22), Drawing Near to God Through Faith, Hebrews 11:6, Desiring an Honorable Conscience, Hebrews 13:18, Danger of Self-Righteous Hypocrisy, Matthew 23:3-4, The Heavy Burden of Legalism (Luke 11:46), How the Law Stirs Up Sin (Romans 6:14, Romans 7), Freedom from Condemnation in Christ, Romans 8:1, Life in the Spirit vs the Law, Galatians 5:18, Standing Firm in Christian Freedom (Galatians 5:1), Rebuking Legalistic Yokes of Bondage, Acts 15:10, Rightly Dividing the Apostle James, James 4:8, True Context of Deliberate Sin (Hebrews 10:26), The Final Sacrifice of Jesus, Hebrews 9:22, No Judgment in Christ (John 5:24), Boldness on the Day of Judgment (1 John 4:17), Full Forgiveness of All Sins, 2 Corinthians 5:19, Crucified and Resurrected with Christ (Romans 6), Perfected Forever by One Sacrifice (Hebrews 10:14), Living Under Grace Instead of the LawSupport the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter
QUOTES FOR REFLECTION“There is no duty we so much underrate as the duty of being happy.”~Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), Scottish writer “God's goodness is a communicative, spreading goodness…. If God had not a communicative, spreading goodness, he would never have created the world. The Father, Son and Holy Ghost were happy in themselves and enjoyed one another before the world was. But that God delights to communicate and spread his goodness, there had never been a creation nor a redemption. God useth his creatures not for defect of power, that he can do nothing without them, but for the spreading of his goodness.”~Richard Sibbes (1577-1635), Anglican-Puritan theologian “So why did God create? Because God delights to spread His goodness. In other words, He is like a sun of goodness, blazing out with love. God didn't create because He needed to, because of any lack. He created because He was so happily bursting with goodness. God is so overflowingly, superabundantly full of life in Himself that He delighted to spread His goodness. His innermost Being is a sun of light, life, and warmth, always shining out; radiant and outgoing!”~Michael Reeves, theology professor and author “God is wonderfully generous by nature; to give is His delight. His gifts are immeasurably precious and are given as freely as the light of the sun. He gives grace to His own because He wills it, to His redeemed because of His covenant, to the called because of His promise, to believers because they seek it, to sinners because they need it. He gives grace abundantly, seasonably, constantly, readily, sovereignly; the value of the blessings is doubled by the manner in which it is given.”~C.H. Spurgeon (1834-1892), famed London preacher “You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving.”~Amy Carmichael (1867-1951), Irish writer and missionary to India “The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves.”~Helen Keller (1880-1968), author and activist “Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need.”~Khalil Gibran (1883-1931), Lebanese writer, poet, and artistSERMON PASSAGENumbers 6 (NASB95)24 The Lord bless you, and keep you;25 The Lord make His face shine on you, And be gracious to you;26 The Lord lift up His countenance on you, And give you peace.' Psalm 67 (NASB95)1 God be gracious to us and bless us, And cause His face to shine upon us— Selah.2 That Your way may be known on the earth, Your salvation among all nations.3 Let the peoples praise You, O God; Let all the peoples praise You. 4 Let the nations be glad and sing for joy; For You will judge the peoples with uprightness And guide the nations on the earth. Selah.5 Let the peoples praise You, O God; Let all the peoples praise You. 6 The earth has yielded its produce; God, our God, blesses us.7 God blesses us, That all the ends of the earth may fear Him.Revelation 7 9 After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could count, from every nation and all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, and palm branches were in their hands; 10 and they cry out with a loud voice, saying, “Salvation to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.” Revelation 22 1 Then he showed me a river of the water of life, clear as crystal, coming from the throne of God and of the Lamb, 2 in the middle of its street. On either side of the river was the tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit every month; and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. 3 There will no longer be any curse; and the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and His bond-servants will serve Him; 4 they will see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads. 5 And there will no longer be any night; and they will not have need of the light of a lamp nor the light of the sun, because the Lord God will illumine them; and they will reign forever and ever. Matthew 28 18 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Josiah Armstrong
Baptism is more than answering a list of questions, it's about becoming part of a new family. In John 3, Jesus challenges Nicodemus to rethink his categories, his assumptions, and his “us vs. them” mentality. Baptism is a new birth that breaks down barriers and expands our love. Join us as we celebrate those baptized over the last year and celebrate the grace offered to each one of us in the waters of baptism.
What does it mean to believe the gospel? To believe the gospel means trusting in Jesus Christ alone for eternal life because of His death and resurrection. Salvation is God's free gift, received by faith alone apart from works, religious rituals, or personal performance. While obedience and discipleship are vital, they are the result of salvation—not the requirement for it. Because Christ's work on the cross is complete, believers can rest in the assurance of eternal life based on His promise. This life-changing truth should inspire us to joyfully proclaim the good news of God's saving grace to others.
“Ask, Seek, Knock” Matthew 7:7-11 ESV The 3 Prayer Commands: Ask.. Seek.. Knock PRAYER is asking God for something that you need. Philippians 4:6 ESV Question: What do you need from God that you’re not asking Him for in prayer? 1 John 5:14-15 ESV Prayer is seeking the face of God. In other words, seeking the giver Himself, not just the gift you want from Him. Psalm 27:7-8 ESV 1 Chronicles 16:11 ESV Lamentations 3:25 ESV Prayer is blessed fellowship with God. Prayer should be determined and persistent. Luke 18:1-8 ESV _____ All music used during this service is reproduction-licensed through the following CCLI Licenses: CCLI Copyright License # 227222 CCLI Streaming Plus License # 22513837 Instrumental Worship By: William Augusto "Soaking in His Presence" www.williamaugusto.com
The One Who Brings Me In • Part of our weekly Sunday morning study through Exodus.
Mark 3:1-8 | They Rejected YOU — but This Is NOT a Dead EndYOU did the right thing and got rejected for it.That is the part that stings the most. It would be easier if YOU had failed, if YOU had earned it. But YOU did something good — something right — and instead of being celebrated, YOU were criticized, pushed out, or quietly plotted against by the very people who should have been in YOUR corner. And it left YOU wondering if doing the right thing was even worth it.Mark 3 opens on that exact scenario.Someone did something undeniably good, in front of everyone, to help a person nobody else would help. And instead of joy, it triggered a reaction so hostile that the people watching immediately began making plans to destroy Him. Not correct Him. Destroy Him. The good deed did not open a door — it seemed to slam one.But that is where most people misread the whole situation.Here is what most people miss. He did not stay and fight the people who rejected Him. He did not argue, defend Himself, or try to win them back. He did something that looks, at first, like defeat — He withdrew. He moved. And what happened the moment He did is the entire point of this passage.Because the place He withdrew to did not get smaller. It got bigger. Far bigger.People started coming to Him from directions and distances that had never happened before — from regions that had never sent anyone, crowds so large they are listed by name and place in the text. The rejection in one room did not shrink His reach. It multiplied it. What looked like the end of something was actually the doorway into something larger than anything He had walked in before.There is also a detail at the very start of this passage — a man told to do the one thing he physically could not do, in front of the people waiting to accuse — that will change the way YOU respond the next time God asks YOU to move on something that looks impossible while people are watching, hoping YOU fail.So what did he do? And what happened when the rejected One kept moving?Press play — because they may have rejected YOU, but this is NOT a dead end. This message will show YOU exactly what to do when doing right gets YOU pushed out, and why the door that slammed was never the only door.
Send us Fan MailRomans 10:1–13 — Zeal Without Knowledge and Salvation by Faith Ken Corkins and pastor Rocky Ellison discuss Romans 10:1–13 (RSV) in season 18, episode 22, focusing on Paul's anguish that many Jews reject Christ despite serious religious zeal. They contrast rigorous Sabbath rules and man-made traditions with “God's righteousness,” arguing that Israel sought self-established righteousness rather than submitting to God. They unpack “Christ is the end of the law” as both fulfillment and the end of the Mosaic covenant as a means of salvation, replaced by the covenant of grace. Quoting Leviticus and Deuteronomy, they emphasize humans cannot perfectly keep the law, so salvation comes through confessing Jesus as Lord and believing in the resurrection, which Paul treats as justification. They explain Paul's Isaiah reference and conclude that salvation is for anyone—Jew or Greek—who calls on the Lord. 00:00 Welcome and Setup 00:34 Romans 10 Reading 02:27 Paul's Heart for Israel 04:06 Zeal Without Knowledge 05:18 Sabbath Rules Example 08:13 Cafeteria Faith Today 09:56 Christ Ends the Law 13:40 Law vs Faith Explained 17:46 Confess and Believe 20:40 Isaiah and Assyria Story 25:32 Everyone Can Be Saved 27:04 Wrap Up and JokeNEW!: Rate us at Podchaser Find us at www.pondergmc.org. Feedback is welcome: PonderMethodist@gmail.com Music performed by the Ponder GMC worship team.Cover Art: Joe WagnerRecorded, edited and mixed by Snikrock
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Today the discussion recorded by Dr. Luke is between Jesus and the leading religious leaders of the day. Jesus points out how ritualistic habits can be burdensome, preventing people from coming to Salvation.
Message preached at Grace Family Church, Caymanas Estate, Jamaica, by Norbert Wildman on June 28, 2026.
Today we will be looking at the book of Hebrews (SUNDAY 08/02/26) Today's Sermon will look at Hebrews 10:19-22 "How are We to Respond to So Great a Salvation in Christ? Drawing Near"
Apologetics, Debate, Bible Discussions, Evangelism, and much more "Christianity is a Person, not a system" - https://youtu.be/1-02nnh5Das?si=8-p2u1cxfCS2Uo4I Discerning the fruits of the Spirit vs the fruits of self - Mark 7:5-23 "The mystic fruit bowl" - https://youtu.be/kw7QiLQMQ_M?si=356Fx_r9ohUeTLwjThe Deity of Jesus Christ and the Gospel of Salvation - https://www.youtube.com/live/gquqBQIL_0U?si=7zmPLi1X0CcW-v7f(Discussing discipleship) Bible study on Luke 9:60-62 "Let the dead bury the dead" - https://www.youtube.com/live/BkWtkOrEs-Q?si=y-zyqNGfWi3kzVu2To know more on how to be saved, what are the requirements and such, please see our playlist on the Gospel and Eternal Security (assurance of salvation) - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3pJdCnnwrEeCQOCTTmDW1GjUYxpd44DG&si=_rT-lThl0klHt5Cd Our Ministries Website - https://christiancoffeetime.ca/ 1John 5:20) "And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life."
Paul says we should be grounded in faith. How do we do that? Let's find out together as we read Colossians 2:6 – 3:4 and Matthew 6:25-34.#LetsFindOutTogether #DailyDevotional #BibleStudy #Colossians #PaulTheMissionary #GroundedQuestion #SolidFaith #ExploringFaith #BiblicalFaith #ChristianDevotional #NewHopeChurch #BecomeHope #OldTestamentRoots #BiblicalConnections #DiscoverFoundation #DailyBible #BibleTeaching #ChristianContent #InstaChurch
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Inspiration, Christianity, Guidance, Blessing, Religion, Help, Worship, Motivational, Bible Teaching, Self Help, Family, Church, Sermons, Testimonies, Word, Preaching, Salvation, Revelation, Holy Spirit, Baptism, Holy Ghost, Prayer, Love, Compassion.
He provided salvation to 'US' believers. Not only to some!
God sees you and is mighty to save you.
God sees you and is mighty to save you.
Today, Pastor Al Dagel encourages us by reminding us that God can still do anything, even the "impossible"!
What must I do to be saved? That question is the subject of much debate and much confusion as you might expect. But in our lesson today Paul answers that questionwith plain, unmistakable clarity. He says, "...if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." There's nothing confusing in that statement. A child can understand it, and anyone can do it. He's telling us that God has already done all the work. He has provided everything we need for salvation and now requires of us only that we confess and believe, assuring us that if we do we will most certainly be saved. So why is that so hard for so many people? All the work has been done, and the response required of us is easily understood and quite doable, yet something inside the human heart still wrestles against it. Apparently, being saved is easy, but getting the human heart to take those steps is not. Confessing a Lord requires humility, a quality not initially present in most of us. And believing in a resurrected Savior means acknowledging my own desperate need and accepting as fact the most profound miracle imaginable. So the steps I need to take are simple, but preparing my heart to take them is not. Paul isn't offering us mere words to recite here. Salvation doesn't come from a superficial prayer. He's inviting us to make two deep heartfelt decisions... and to continue in those decisions for a lifetime: To confess Jesus as our Lord and to live out the implications of that confession, and to cling to Him as our risen Savior, trusting that He forgives us and is our righteousness no matter what condemnation and shame try to come our way. So simple, but yet so hard! To receive a free copy of Dr. Steve Schell's book Understanding Romans, email us at info@lifelessonspublishing.com and ask for your copy at no charge. The book has all the notes from each sermon in this series. Also check out our website at lifelessonspublishing.com for additional resources for pastors and leaders. We have recorded classes and other materials offered at no charge. And if you would like to receive a copy of Pastor Steve's newest book Study Verse by Verse: Revelation at no charge, we are still giving this book out as well!
I want to grow as a Christian. But what do I need to do? Let's find out together as we read Colossians 1:24-2:5 and Proverbs 3:1-12.#GrowAsChristian #DiscoverGrowth #Colossians1 #Proverbs3 #WantToGrow #Colossians124 #HowToGrow #Proverbs31 #DiscoverProcess #SpiritualGrowth #LetsFindOutTogether #DailyDevotional #BibleStudy #Colossians #PaulTheMissionary #GrowthQuestion #MaturityInChrist
Apologetics, Debate, Bible Discussions, Evangelism, and much more "Christianity is a Person, not a system" - https://youtu.be/1-02nnh5Das?si=8-p2u1cxfCS2Uo4I Discerning the fruits of the Spirit vs the fruits of self - Mark 7:5-23 "The mystic fruit bowl" - https://youtu.be/kw7QiLQMQ_M?si=356Fx_r9ohUeTLwjThe Deity of Jesus Christ and the Gospel of Salvation - https://www.youtube.com/live/gquqBQIL_0U?si=7zmPLi1X0CcW-v7f(Discussing discipleship) Bible study on Luke 9:60-62 "Let the dead bury the dead" - https://www.youtube.com/live/BkWtkOrEs-Q?si=y-zyqNGfWi3kzVu2To know more on how to be saved, what are the requirements and such, please see our playlist on the Gospel and Eternal Security (assurance of salvation) - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3pJdCnnwrEeCQOCTTmDW1GjUYxpd44DG&si=_rT-lThl0klHt5Cd Our Ministries Website - https://christiancoffeetime.ca/ 1John 5:20) "And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life."
Bible study with Pastor Mat on the book of Psalms chapter 97:1-12 - July 31, 2026 Apologetics, Debate, Bible Discussions, Evangelism, and much more "Christianity is a Person, not a system" (pt1) - https://youtu.be/1-02nnh5Das?si=MqbM6V9u0sjC9lnk Discerning the fruits of the Spirit vs the fruits of self - Mark 7:5-23 "The mystic fruit bowl" - https://youtu.be/kw7QiLQMQ_M?si=356Fx_r9ohUeTLwjThe Deity of Jesus Christ and the Gospel of Salvation - https://www.youtube.com/live/gquqBQIL_0U?si=7zmPLi1X0CcW-v7f(Discussing discipleship) Bible study on Luke 9:60-62 "Let the dead bury the dead" - https://www.youtube.com/live/BkWtkOrEs-Q?si=y-zyqNGfWi3kzVu2To know more on how to be saved, what are the requirements and such, please see our playlist on the Gospel and Eternal Security (assurance of salvation) - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3pJdCnnwrEeCQOCTTmDW1GjUYxpd44DG&si=_rT-lThl0klHt5Cd Our Ministries Website - https://christiancoffeetime.ca/ 1John 5:20) "And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life." - Intro Music: A Flourish by Niya is licensed under a Creative Commons License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM -
Discover how salvation becomes a homecoming to your true self — and why the peace you've been seeking has been within you all along.This episode continues our series unpacking The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher. This installment covers “Salvation” (pages 379–404), reframing salvation not as something granted to us from outside, but as an inner process of awakening to who we truly are.Yeshua reminds us that salvation is a return — a homecoming to the truth, love, and peace that already live within us. It's not about striving for perfection, but about remembering what's real when fear, illusion, and distraction pull us off course.What You'll Hear in This Episode* Why salvation is an inner transformation, not an external reward* How to release false narratives and choose faith over fear* The role of presence in dissolving illusion* What it means to “be the bridge” for others in times of awakening* How to move through light and shadow without losing your wayContinuing the SeriesThis episode follows Ep. 22 — The Three Strands of the Braid of the Holy Trinity, Part 2, which explores redemption, joy, and sacred reciprocity. If you haven't listened yet, that's the natural starting point before this one.Something to Ponder“Salvation is a homecoming to the truth, love, and peace that already live within us.”✨ Want to go deeper?If you're drawn to exploring this work in community, you're invited to join the waitlist of Foundations of The Freedom Transmissions Book Study — an 8-session guided experience designed for clarity, integration, and shared reflection.If you're ready for a new way of living — one rooted in peace, balance, and authenticity — this is where the journey begins.Resources & Links* Read The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher* Listen to my earlier conversations with Carissa: Carissa Schumacher on Channeling Yeshua and Creating The Freedom Transmissions and How The Freedom Transmissions Guides Spiritual Awakening* Subscribe to my Substack Hold the Light with Laurie Gunning GrossmanIf this episode resonates, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who's ready for their own spiritual shift.Stay Connected
You already are freedom — here's how to live it.This episode closes our series unpacking The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher, covering the final chapter of Transmission 8, “The Chalice and Vessel of Freedom,” and the brief yet profound Transmission 9, “The Covenant.” These teachings challenge the way we often think about freedom — showing us that it's not something to win, demand, or be given, but an inner state we cultivate and embody.Freedom isn't about external conditions or control. It's about ending the battle within — choosing forgiveness over conflict, presence over distraction, and love over fear. This chapter invites us to see that we are already free, and that the real responsibility of freedom is living it.We also arrive at a powerful realization: the ninth transmission is you. The Covenant is your commitment to carry the light you hold, to walk forward in peace, and to remember who you truly are.What You'll Hear in This Episode* Why freedom can't be given or taken away — and where it truly lives* How the illusion of freedom keeps us trapped in cycles of wanting* Why forgiveness is the only “battle” that leads to lasting peace* The role of presence and awareness in cultivating freedom* What it means that you are the ninth transmissionCompleting the SeriesThis episode follows Ep. 23 — Salvation, which explores salvation as a homecoming to your true self. This closes out our journey through The Freedom Transmissions — if you're just discovering this series, Ep. 1 — Introduction is where it all began.Something to Ponder“You are the ninth transmission.”✨ Want to go deeper?If you're drawn to exploring this work in community, you're invited to join the waitlist of Foundations of The Freedom Transmissions Book Study — an 8-session guided experience designed for clarity, integration, and shared reflection.If you're ready for a new way of living — one rooted in peace, balance, and authenticity — this is where the journey begins.Resources & Links* Read The Freedom Transmissions by Carissa Schumacher* Listen to my earlier conversations with Carissa: Carissa Schumacher on Channeling Yeshua and Creating The Freedom Transmissions and How The Freedom Transmissions Guides Spiritual Awakening* Subscribe to my Substack Hold the Light with Laurie Gunning GrossmanIf this episode resonates, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friend who's ready for their own spiritual shift.Stay Connected
God desperately wants us to obey so He can bless us. He is working to lead us away from traps and rebellion because He cares for us more than we currently see. We must get rid of overt and covert rebellion in our lives. Drive out the generational curses and the demonic spirits in your life so it becomes easy to obey God. His ways are truly higher than our ways, and His Blessings are on the other side of obedience.
Pastor Bill Scheer and Dustin Miller have a direct conversation about biblical prosperity, stewardship, peace, and the responsibility that comes with God's blessing.In this message, they challenge the idea that prosperity is simply a dollar amount. Biblical prosperity includes peace, security, growth, control, and the ability to fulfill God's purpose. They also explain why prosperity and stewardship must work together, how the Word of God reshapes our mindset, and why believers are called to build, serve, and advance the kingdom through the local church.Prosperity is not just something to enjoy. It is something to steward.Subscribe.Connect With Us.00:00 Introducing Dustin Miller00:22 Why prosperity creates tension01:13 Refusing to bow to pressure02:12 God's promise to heal and prosper02:57 Prosperity is control03:24 Your soul cannot be measured in dollars03:58 Seek first the kingdom05:08 Poverty carries fear05:21 Prosperity is a mindset05:48 Blessing or personal desire?06:38 Sowing and reaping07:15 God withholds no good thing08:26 Putting God first08:42 Solomon's request for wisdom09:36 The two versions of Solomon11:31 Defining biblical prosperity12:11 Peace and taking new ground12:37 God wants to give you control13:00 The world's prosperity brings torment13:40 Correction, reproof, and edification14:14 Building something generational15:03 Prosperity as a moving target15:43 Stay out of the flesh16:38 Preach Christ and Him crucified16:59 Hunger for righteousness17:07 Processed ministry and spiritual health18:16 Work like you are working for tips18:53 No one is hungry, but no one is healthy20:18 Taking notes changes retention21:43 God's Word as your soundtrack22:24 The Word is fuel23:33 Hills, mountains, and trust24:26 Prosper as your soul prospers25:44 Faith comes by hearing26:15 Prosperity and stewardship together26:41 Tend the garden27:10 Serve the local church27:37 Start with your own community28:24 The local church is the hope of the world28:48 Salvation invitation29:25 Closing confession30:37 Celebrating internship legacy31:44 Guts Church outro