Galatians 2:20: “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” 1 Corinthians 11:1 (NKJV) Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ Galatians 2:16 (NKJV) “knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Ch

Believer’s Baptism You know how you end up has a lot to do with the way you begin. While baptism does not save us, it is necessary to obedience, and obedience is necessary to joy, growth, and fruitfulness in the Christian life. Acts 8:26-39 Christian Standard Bible The Conversion of the Ethiopian Official 26 An angel of the Lord spoke to Philip: “Get up and go south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” (This is the desert road.[a]) 27 So he got up and went. The

Remembering the Sacrifice, Embracing Our Purpose Introduction Memorial Day is more than a holiday; it is a sacred moment to reflect on the price of freedom. It reminds us of those who gave their lives in service to their country. As believers, we draw inspiration from their example and honor their memory with lives of purpose, sacrifice, and spiritual commitment. Freedom always has a cost. John 15:13 (ESV) – Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life fo

Brush Your Tongues “The tongue is the only tool that gets sharper with use.” Washington Irving “Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.” C.S. Lewis “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.” Truth as a Christian: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words are powerful weapons that can inspire or destroy someone.” Cherokee Parable: There are two wolves fighting inside: one of darkness and despair, the other of light and

WHAT MOMS NEED… Ephesians 6:2–3 (CSB) Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with a promise, 3 so that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life in the land. MOMS NEED PATIENCE Galatians 5:22–23 (ESV) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Eph. 4:2 (NLT) “Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other's faul

The Foundation That Will Not Crumble: Absolute Truth for Believers and a Nation In Isaiah 59, we saw the devastating results: separation from God, moral chaos, injustice, and collapse of righteousness. Jesus declared: “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6). He prayed: “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth” (John 17:17). Three key truths: Absolute Truth is not an idea — it is a Person: Jesus Christ. God’s Word is the only reliable source of absolute trut

The Foundation That Will Not Crumble: Absolute Truth for Believers and a Nation What foundation are we building our lives and our nation upon — the solid rock of Absolute Truth or the sinking sand of Relative Truth? America was founded on principles from the Ten Commandments, the teachings of Jesus in the Gospels, and the Letters of the New Testament Isaiah 59:1-5, 14 “Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear. But your iniquities have

New Life in Christ 1 John 2:18-29 “No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God’s seed remains in them; they cannot go on sinning, because they have been born of God” (1 John 3:9). “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God” (1 John 4:7). “Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves his child as well” (1 John 5:1). John gives u

When the time comes, where will you be? John 20:19–29 4-12-2026 Are we true to the word? Are we faithful when our faith is tested? Persecution is here and persecution is coming. John 20:19–29 19 Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, “Peace be with you.” John 14:27 27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you;

The Power of the Resurrection The resurrection of Jesus is not a nice religious story or a metaphor. It is the single most powerful event in human history. It proves that death has been defeated, sin has been paid for, and hope has been guaranteed. 1. The Power to Conquer Death (1 Corinthians 15:12-19) Paul is blunt: If Christ is not raised, our faith is useless and we are still in our sins. But Christ is raised! Death lost its sting. The grave lost its victory. The resurrect

TRUTH LESSONS FROM A DONKEY Palm Sunday is the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecy in: Zechariah 9:9 – “Rejoice greatly… Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” Matthew 21:1–11 (ESV) Now when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go into the village in front of you, and immediately you

HOW TO PRAY FOR A MIRACLE Luke 18:35–43 (NLT) Much of life is beyond our control. Sometimes your best efforts aren't good enough. Sometimes the only thing that will work is a miracle . God wants to work miracles in our lives. 1. BE PASSIONATE Put your whole heart into it. Pray with intensity, feeling, and urgency. The blind man shouted, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” (v. 38) — he prayed with passion . Many of us fall into perfunctory praying — just mouthing word

Go Therefore and Make Disciples: Moving from Follower to Disciple In a world where many people follow Jesus from a distance, there's a crucial distinction between being a mere follower and becoming a true disciple. This difference isn't just semantic—it's transformational and determines how we live out our faith daily. What Does It Mean to Be a Disciple? A disciple is simply defined as a follower or student of a teacher. Since Jesus was called "teacher" at least 45 times in S

Going Vertical with Your Life Matthew 11:28–30. 3-8-2026 What does it mean to go vertical with your life? Matthew 11:28–30. 28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Mathew 6:33. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be add

How to Put Power in Your Prayer Prayer is more than just words spoken to God - it's about recognizing our complete dependence on Him every moment of every day. When we look at the early church in Acts 4, we discover powerful principles that can transform our prayer lives from routine religious exercises into mighty encounters with the Almighty. Why Did Jesus Pray If He Was the Son of God? Before we can understand powerful prayer, we must first understand why Jesus prayed. In

Faith Fears God Hebrews 11:7 (CSB) By faith Noah, after he was warned about what was not yet seen and motivated by Godly fear, built an ark to deliver his family. By faith he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. Faith fears God. From previous weeks: Abel → Faith Listens to God Enoch → Faith Walks with God Noah → Faith Fears God 1. By faith Noah... in godly fear constructed an ark Faith can lead to fear: There is a fear that faith r

The Significance of 40 Days and Selah in the Bible? Luke 24:27 Acts 1:3 (NLT) The number 40 seems to have special significance in Scripture: The rains fell for 40 days and 40 nights before Noah’s flood (Genesis 7:4). Moses spent 40 days in God’s presence on Mt. Sinai (Exodus 24:18). The 12 spies spent 40 days exploring the land of Canaan (Numbers 13:25). A Generation wandered in the wilderness 40 years (Numbers 14:32). Jonah warned Nineveh of coming judgment in 40 days (Jonah

Faith Walks with God: Our Reason For Being Hebrews 11:1 ESV Faith believes what God has revealed and trusts what God has promised. Faith listens to God God gave his one and only Son as the sacrifice for our sins. God had revealed the acceptable sacrifice and faith listens to what God has revealed. Faith walks with God Hebrews 11:5 ESV The most important thing about you – what will matter about you forever is not how many people know your name, or not how many people follow yo

The Story Of The Sower Faith believes what God has revealed and trusts what God has promised. Faith is formed and fed by the Word of God. This is how it is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Faith listens to God. Matthew 13:1–9 (NLT) Matthew 13:18–23 (NLT) The word parables literally means comparisons. Parables are earthly stories that teach heavenly truths. The parable of the sower is about not just about how to hear, but how to listen. The

What Does Faith Look Like in Action? Lessons from Abel's Sacrifice Faith is more than just believing God exists. It's an active force that shapes how we live, worship, and respond to God's Word. The story of Abel in Hebrews 11:4 provides a powerful example of what genuine faith looks like when it's put into action. Why Was Abel's Sacrifice Accepted While Cain's Was Rejected? The Bible tells us that "by faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through w