“Am I really saved?” is a question that haunts many believers. But that’s not all – we often battle the doubt that creeps in when we stumble, wondering why we aren’t more like Jesus. These two issues are areas all believers will need encouragement in from time to time. But we can be certain that…
Sermons on Faith
Seeking manifestations of God’s glory has become a movement in today’s church. Books are written, church assemblies form, stories of manifestations fill our online spaces – and the people of God flock to see and hear for themselves, and try to replicate whatever we can in the hope that we might catch a glimpse of…
When the church misses the point, the power of God is absent. We can try to make it seem that His power is on display with large crowds, expensive buildings & interactive music times but those are only imitations of the real thing. According to scripture, the power of God isn’t where people would expect…
Depression. It can feel like being lost in the dark, oppressive & overwhelming. To Christians who suffer from it, it may feel as if God is far away or that He has left us all on our own – but nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, it is in the darkness that…
When a heart is regenerated, it is truly changed. The change inside is so great in fact, that it shines through for others to see. While we aren’t immediately perfect, the result of being born again is noticeable from that moment on. The thief on the cross is an example of this. It’s not only…
As Jesus is suffering the most agonizing ordeal imaginable, His heart for His enemies shines forth with the words “Father forgive them…” Jesus understood that those who were out for His harm did so in ignorance of the big picture. They didn’t know just how grievous their sins were, and they didn’t really know who…
How we follow Christ matters. Statistics show a decline in the American church from generation to generation. While there are many factors that cause it, the most important ones are often overlooked. The next generation of Christians can be set up to thrive or fail based on our actions today. What example will we set?…
Convictions can run deep. They lead us to make choices and are the thrust behind heated debates on all kinds of issues. But what are these convictions based on? Or more importantly – whose truth? Our text today shows what can happen when one mans conviction fails under pressure from competing convictions. And the church…
After Jesus’s arrest, he was interrogated by the Sanhedrin and asked about who He was. His answers were very clear to His accusers – but may not be as clear to a modern audience. Language differences are one problem for us, but even worse – many Christians aren’t well versed in the Old Testament. This…
When Peter denied knowing Jesus, it was more than a failure – it was an awakening for Peter. Over confident, tired and unprepared, Peter found out that he wasn’t as strong as he thought. But praise God, he found something else too. As the rooster crowed, his eyes met the Lords from across the yard.…