Because He Lives
Because Jesus lives, we have a living hope. No matter what we face today, tomorrow is secure in Him. The resurrection of Jesus means that fear, trials, and uncertainty never have the final word.
Because Jesus lives, we have a living hope. No matter what we face today, tomorrow is secure in Him. The resurrection of Jesus means that fear, trials, and uncertainty never have the final word.
Have you ever felt like God was silent in the middle of your storm? In this sermon from Mark 4, we look at the night Jesus slept in the boat—and the powerful truth the disciples discovered about who He really is.
Often the Holy Spirit is treated as the forgotten part of the Godhead, yet from the beginning He has been active. In Acts 1:7–8, Jesus reveals that power for witness comes through Him, God’s presence empowering His people for purpose.
The church is not defined by culture or trends, but by unity in the Holy Spirit. Through Psalm 133 and Acts 6–7, it reveals the Church as one body expressing Christ, each part empowered to reflect Jesus in a divided world.
From the beginning, the blood was required. Through Cain and Abel, we see that worship is not defined by effort but by God’s standard of sacrifice. The message traces how redemption has always been rooted in blood—pointing ultimately to Christ.
Jesus is not just real—He is the greatest reality known to man. Beyond opinions, doubts, or personal history, Christ stands as the unshakable truth. One day, every knee will bow and every tongue confess the undeniable reality of who He is.
Jesus’ words about “little dogs” often trouble readers, but the passage reveals something deeper. Faith is tested, humility is uncovered, and the Bread of Life is revealed. Great faith isn’t found in titles or formulas, but in honest dependence on Christ.
Like samson God has called us to complete obedience, however sometimes we have parts of our life where we have selective obedience. We are either slaves to righteousness or slaves to sin. There is no middle ground when it comes to surrender.
Although believers are called to grow in righteousness, it can become a trap when measured against others. True righteousness is not self-produced or comparative, it is found in Jesus Christ alone. We are righteous because He is righteous, not because we outperform others.
The resurrection of Jesus is not only a future hope but a present power. The same Spirit who raised Christ now gives life to our mortal bodies, empowering believers to walk free from what once held them bound.
We’ve been called to live God-centered lives. Every action, decision, and ordinary moment is meant to reflect God’s glory—reminding us that how we live daily can become a testimony when it’s fully surrendered to Him.
We’ve been called to live God-centered lives by following behind the Shepherd. Every believer must examine how they follow Jesus - Whether from a distance, with delay, or with full devotion.