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We understand that growth is part of life. We expect children to grow, learn, and mature. When someone stops developing, we recognize that something is wrong. But spiritually, we sometimes treat growth differently. We can follow Jesus for years, attend church, hear sermons, and become comfortable with where we are. We may know more about the Bible than we once did, but are we actually becoming mor...

We all have areas of our lives we would like to change. Maybe it's a habit we can't seem to break, an attitude we struggle to control, or something we've been dealing with for years. We try harder, make commitments, and promise ourselves that this time will be different. Sometimes we make progress, but often we find ourselves right back where we started. The problem is that lasting change requires...

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Last week we looked at Paul’s words in Philippians 1:6: “He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion.” The encouragement was simple: God finishes what He starts. Our salvation does not depend on our ability to hold everything together. (AMEN) God is faithful. He begins the work, He continues the work, and He will finish the work. But that can raise another question: If God is the O...

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Imagine receiving an enormous inheritance, putting the paperwork in a drawer, and continuing to live as though you have nothing. You know what belongs to you, but it never changes how you live. Spiritually, we can do the same. We know we are forgiven, but carry guilt. We know we are God’s children, but live afraid of rejection. We know we have His Spirit, but depend entirely on ourselves. Paul wan...

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to go back to something you already know is not good for you? You get free from a habit, a mindset, a relationship, a pattern—and then somehow you find yourself drifting right back toward it. Spiritually, we can do the same thing. Jesus sets us free by grace, but we can slowly go back to proving ourselves, comparing ourselves, and trying to earn what He has alr...

There are some things in life you can prepare for ahead of time, and there are other things you can ignore until they become a problem. You can wait until the hurricane is already coming before you buy water and batteries. You can ignore the warning light on your car until you are sitting on the side of the road. You can wait until the night before the test to start studying. You can ignore your f...

There is a big difference between getting caught and getting convicted. Getting caught makes us regret the consequences—what it cost us, how it made us look, or what we lost because of it. But conviction goes deeper. It makes us see the sin itself differently and creates a desire to turn from it. So the question is not simply, “Do I feel bad?” The better question is, “Is my sorrow actually changin...

There are a lot of things in life you simply cannot control. You cannot control every circumstance, every outcome, what people think about you, or how they respond to what you say. You can do everything right and still have things turn out differently than you hoped. But one thing you can pay attention to is what your life carries into every place God puts you. When people encounter you, what do t...

There are some things in life that can change and everything still basically works. You can lose a preference, change a plan, even change your mind about something important. But there are some things that, if you remove them, everything falls apart. Paul says the resurrection is one of those things. If Jesus did not rise from the dead, Christianity does not need an adjustment—it has nothing left...

A lot of us think faithfulness will get easier when our circumstances change. When the job changes. When the marriage gets easier. When the pressure lifts. When we finally get where we want to be. But what if God is asking us to stop waiting on different circumstances and start being faithful with what He has already put in our hands?

There are some things you can figure out on your own. You can learn by watching, listening, studying, and gaining experience. But when it comes to the deepest things of God, human wisdom can only take you so far. There are truths about God, salvation, and the cross that we would never discover unless God chose to reveal them to us. That is exactly where Paul takes us in todays text. The wisdom of...

A measuring line does not change the object being measured—it simply reveals the truth about it. It shows where something lines up, where it falls short, and where adjustment is needed. In the same way, God’s Word does not flatter us or condemn us without hope. It shows us what is really happening beneath the surface. The question is not whether we can look changed. The question is whether we are...

Most of us are more comfortable with rules than relationships. Rules feel manageable. Tell me what to do, what not to do, and how well I need to perform. Then I can measure myself, compare myself, and stay in control. But Jesus did not come simply to give us a better list of rules. He came to give us a new life and teach us a new way through our live with the holy spirit.

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Most of us do not mind trusting God when the water is calm. When the wind is gentle, the plan makes sense, and the people around us agree, in those times faith feels pretty easy. But what happens when the wind changes? What happens when the thing you trusted starts falling apart? What happens when the ship you were counting on begins to break beneath you? Acts 27 is not just a story about a storm...

This week our nation celebrates 250 years of freedom. For 250 years Americans have celebrated the blessings of liberty—the freedom to worship, speak, assemble, and pursue opportunity. Those are incredible gifts, and we should thank God for them. But this morning I want to ask a different question. What is real freedom? Most people think freedom means doing whatever you want, whenever you want, how...

Have you ever noticed how quickly people can change? One day you're the hero. The next day you're the villain. You get the promotion... everyone congratulates you. You make one mistake... everyone questions you. Social media can make you famous on Monday and cancel you by Friday. If your identity is built on the approval of people, you'll spend your life riding an emotional roller coaster. Acts 14...

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We live in a culture that wants everything to be easy, convenient, and inexpensive. We want: Fast food, Fast internet, Fast results, and Convenient Christianity. Many people approach worship the same way. We want worship that fits our schedule. Worship that doesn't interrupt our plans. Worship that doesn't require sacrifice. Worship that costs us nothing. But throughout Scripture, worship has alwa...

As we close out this “Disciples Follow Jesus” series, I think it’s important to realize where Jesus has been taking us these last several weeks. We started with the simple invitation of Jesus: “Follow Me.” Because before disciples do anything for Jesus, they must first surrender to Jesus. Week 2 We talked about staying ready—living with urgency and faithfulness because Jesus is returning and disci...

Most Christians believe in the Holy Spirit, but live like He doesn’t exist. We try to fight spiritual battles in human strength, overcome sin with willpower, and live the Christian life exhausted, frustrated, and empty. But Jesus never intended His disciples to follow Him powerless. The Christian life was never meant to be sustained by your strength, your discipline, or your effort alone. Acts 2 s...

At some point in everyone’s faith journey, you come to a fork in the road—a moment where you have to decide whether you are truly in or out. Following Jesus was never meant to be easy, comfortable, or free from difficulty. There will be moments when staying faithful will cost you something or cost you everything. And in todays passage, we see that Jesus is not afraid to create moments that force a...