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Sermon: Christian, don't be ashamed of holiness
Holiness is a topic that some Christians are reluctant to talk about, but it's one of the major themes of Scripture, particularly 1 Peter. God wants us to be holy as He is holy, and Peter teaches us how.
How you can be forgiven and saved through Jesus Christ
We're all guilty and condemned before God, but in His great love and mercy, He sent Jesus to save us. Where you spend eternity could depend on the good news in this video.
How God hardening Pharaoh’s heart points to Christ
When Christians debate who hardened Pharaoh’s heart and whether we have free will, we could miss the ultimate purpose of that story: it points to Christ.
What the Bible really says about kindness and gentleness
God cares about not just what we say, but how we say it. Here’s a look at what His word teaches about our demeanor and tone.
How God defines Christian unity and division in the Bible
When you hear some Christians call others divisive, they're probably the ones who are being divisive. The Bible teaches us what true Christian unity is based on.
God doesn’t define victory and success like we do
A commonly used word in some of the church is "winning," often in a political or cultural context. But in the Bible, victory often doesn't look like what we think it does.
What Christians can learn from the golden calf
At Mount Sinai, the Israelites created a worship experience they could see with their eyes, said it was God, and partied with loud music. Sound familiar?
How to understand Hebrews 6 and the unforgivable sin
Many Christians think Hebrews 6 says we can lose our salvation, but examining its context shows just the opposite.
The most shocking 24 hours of Jesus' ministry
Jesus performed two spectacular miracles just hours apart, but what happened next was even more astonishing.
Sermon: What a 'worship experience' looks like in the Bible
Have you heard Christians talk about "an encounter with God" or a "worship experience"? What we see in Scripture looks nothing like anything we've ever seen.
Will America be the blessed nation and the healed land?
There are several Scriptures that many Christians apply to America, but a deeper look shows us that there’s another “Christian nation.”
The Holy Spirit doesn’t glorify Himself as much as we do
If you hear preachers constantly talking to and about the Holy Spirit, it's not Him leading them to do that. He points to Jesus, not Himself.
Power. Relevance. 'Winning.' Our ways are not God's ways
In 1 Corinthians 1, God turns all our ideas of power and influence upside down. He calls the weak, not the strong; the foolish, not the wise; the lowly, not the mighty.
The Bible is all you need to wield the power of God
What does power mean to you? Miracles? Politics? Bigness? The Scriptures are more powerful than all of that.
'God believes in you' and other unchristian lies
In the age of Joel Osteen, much of the church parrots the world in its self-affirmation. See what the Bible teaches about self-esteem.
You don't need to jump through hoops for God
What do you need to do to receive blessings from God? Nothing! Everything God does for us in this life is just as free as salvation.
How James actually affirms salvation by faith alone
James 2:24 says we're "justified by works, and not by faith only." Does that passage teach that we're saved by our works? Not at all. Just the opposite.
When Jesus destroyed two beliefs about miracles
Two things some Christians believe are 1. We should be healed in this life, and 2. The gospel needs miracles to be effective.
Resisting the devil: What works every time
When it comes to spiritual warfare, Christians have a variety of tactics, such as "binding Satan.” But the Bible shows us a simple characteristic that will thwart the enemy's schemes.
Healing is not about faith
Many Christians insist that if we’re not physically healed now, we just need more faith! The healing ministry of Jesus shows how wrong that is.
'On earth as it is in heaven' does not mean healing today
There is no sickness in heaven; does that mean there should be no sickness among Christians on earth? Let’s search the Scriptures to see if that’s so.
Four Biblical truths that will change your life
I was once a flaming charismatic. But the Lord showed me four truths in the Bible that changed my life and will change yours, too.
Four things that every church must believe
Are you looking for a church, or wondering if your current church is right for you? Here are four essential Christian truths that a good, Biblical church must teach.