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In 2026, Dr. Smith encourages embracing change and turning a corner in one's identity, aligning with the church's four pillars of becoming. He emphasizes that Christians must shed old ways to grow, answering God's call to "arise." "Arise" signifies transformation, action, and wholehearted commitment, not a task to postpone. It is illustrated in Ephesians 5:14-17, urging believers to awaken from sp...

Preston Sanders's message, "A Call to Live a Holy Life," emphasizes that salvation leads to a life set apart for God. He highlights three key aspects: the call to holy living, the foundation for living it, and how to live it. Sanders stresses that Christians are called to reject worldly values like sexual immorality and greed, instead embracing righteousness and obedience. This separation from the...

Dr. Smith explains the profound meaning of Christmas as the birth of the Son of God, a pivotal moment that split time itself. He emphasizes that Jesus' life was dedicated to seeking and saving the lost. Referencing Luke 2:8-14, he highlights the shepherds' awe at the angelic announcement of Jesus' birth. Dr. Smith connects this to Ezekiel 34, where God promises to personally shepherd His people, f...

Dr. Smith explains the profound meaning of Christmas as the birth of the Son of God, a pivotal moment that split time itself. He emphasizes that Jesus' life was dedicated to seeking and saving the lost. Referencing Luke 2:8-14, he highlights the shepherds' awe at the angelic announcement of Jesus' birth. Dr. Smith connects this to Ezekiel 34, where God promises to personally shepherd His people, f...

In this sermon, Dr. Smith explores the Christmas story, emphasizing the miraculous convergence of prophecies in Jesus' birth. He highlights that Jesus' arrival fulfilled over 20 prophecies related to His birth and over 300 in His life, demonstrating a divine plan. He specifically addresses the prophecy of the virgin birth from Genesis 3:15 and Isaiah 7:14, tying it to Jesus' lineage through both J...

In this sermon, Dr. Smith explores the Christmas story, emphasizing the miraculous convergence of prophecies in Jesus' birth. He highlights that Jesus' arrival fulfilled over 20 prophecies related to His birth and over 300 in His life, demonstrating a divine plan. He specifically addresses the prophecy of the virgin birth from Genesis 3:15 and Isaiah 7:14, tying it to Jesus' lineage through both J...

Dr. Smith concludes his series on the seven churches of Revelation, focusing on the church in Laodicea, which Jesus describes as lukewarm and repulsive. He emphasizes that this passage is often misinterpreted to mean that it is better to be lost than to be a lukewarm Christian. The real issue is that the Laodicean church lacks a genuine spiritual life and relies on external blessings as evidence o...

Dr. Smith concludes his series on the seven churches of Revelation, focusing on the church in Laodicea, which Jesus describes as lukewarm and repulsive. He emphasizes that this passage is often misinterpreted to mean that it is better to be lost than to be a lukewarm Christian. The real issue is that the Laodicean church lacks a genuine spiritual life and relies on external blessings as evidence o...

Dr. Smith elucidates the concept of perseverance, defining it as bearing up under pressure and a key trait of God's people. He highlights the early church's perseverance amidst Roman persecution, leading to the empire's transformation. He emphasizes that Christians, empowered by faith, respond to adversity with love and truth, standing against sin. He references the church in Philadelphia from Rev...

Dr. Smith elucidates the concept of perseverance, defining it as bearing up under pressure and a key trait of God's people. He highlights the early church's perseverance amidst Roman persecution, leading to the empire's transformation. He emphasizes that Christians, empowered by faith, respond to adversity with love and truth, standing against sin. He references the church in Philadelphia from Rev...

Dr. Roger L. Smith discusses the church in Sardis from Revelation 3:1-6, which had a good reputation but was spiritually dead. He illustrates this with a story of a celebrity whose physical fitness reputation didn't match reality, emphasizing the danger of living on past glories. Dr. Smith points out that the church's ineffectiveness meant they avoided persecution, unlike other churches. He contra...

Dr. Roger L. Smith discusses the church in Sardis from Revelation 3:1-6, which had a good reputation but was spiritually dead. He illustrates this with a story of a celebrity whose physical fitness reputation didn't match reality, emphasizing the danger of living on past glories. Dr. Smith points out that the church's ineffectiveness meant they avoided persecution, unlike other churches. He contra...

Dr. Roger L. Smith discusses the church in Thyatira from Revelation, which, despite good works, tolerated a "Jezebel" figure who promoted sexual immorality and idolatry. This, he argues, is not a mistake but outright rebellion, akin to spiritual adultery, which God will judge harshly. He draws parallels to Old Testament Jezebel's wickedness and how this "Jezebel spirit" has infiltrated modern chur...

Dr. Roger L. Smith discusses the church in Thyatira from Revelation, which, despite good works, tolerated a "Jezebel" figure who promoted sexual immorality and idolatry. This, he argues, is not a mistake but outright rebellion, akin to spiritual adultery, which God will judge harshly. He draws parallels to Old Testament Jezebel's wickedness and how this "Jezebel spirit" has infiltrated modern chur...

In the Book of Revelation, the church in Pergamum faced a subtle danger: compromise. Satan, unable to force believers into sin, seeks a "foothold" by exploiting areas where they've grown comfortable with sin or the world. This compromise, like leaven, subtly spreads, leading to destruction. While the Pergamum church was faithful, they tolerated those embracing the teachings of Balaam and the Nicol...

In the Book of Revelation, the church in Pergamum faced a subtle danger: compromise. Satan, unable to force believers into sin, seeks a "foothold" by exploiting areas where they've grown comfortable with sin or the world. This compromise, like leaven, subtly spreads, leading to destruction. While the Pergamum church was faithful, they tolerated those embracing the teachings of Balaam and the Nicol...

Dr. Roger L. Smith discusses the importance of anchoring oneself to truth and scripture, especially during difficult times. Choices made during hardship reveal one's true training, be it worldly or Godly. Conflicts arise when worldly training clashes with Christian hope, leading to fear and hindering faithfulness. God leads people through trials, not around them, requiring endurance. Dr. Smith emp...

Dr. Roger L. Smith discusses the importance of anchoring oneself to truth and scripture, especially during difficult times. Choices made during hardship reveal one's true training, be it worldly or Godly. Conflicts arise when worldly training clashes with Christian hope, leading to fear and hindering faithfulness. God leads people through trials, not around them, requiring endurance. Dr. Smith emp...

Dr. Smith discusses the church in Ephesus from Revelation 2:1-7, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. While not openly rebellious or doctrinally unsound, they had "abandoned the love they had at first." This failure was masked by their many successes, such as their perseverance, purity, and intolerance for evil. Dr. Smith emphasizes that a church should be a museum, hospital, and military...

Dr. Smith discusses the church in Ephesus from Revelation 2:1-7, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. While not openly rebellious or doctrinally unsound, they had "abandoned the love they had at first." This failure was masked by their many successes, such as their perseverance, purity, and intolerance for evil. Dr. Smith emphasizes that a church should be a museum, hospital, and military...

Dr. Smith introduces a series on the Book of Revelation, focusing on its message to the seven churches in Asia, emphasizing that it's not a code to be decoded, but a call to faithfulness rooted in history and applicable to all churches. He highlights that Revelation is about God's ultimate victory and the dominion of Jesus Christ, urging listeners to focus on the risen King rather than solely on t...

Dr. Smith introduces a series on the Book of Revelation, focusing on its message to the seven churches in Asia, emphasizing that it's not a code to be decoded, but a call to faithfulness rooted in history and applicable to all churches. He highlights that Revelation is about God's ultimate victory and the dominion of Jesus Christ, urging listeners to focus on the risen King rather than solely on t...

Dr. Smith emphasizes the theme of redemption, stating that individuals aren't bound to a path of destruction. While everyone makes mistakes and sins, the key is admitting wrongdoing and repenting. God knows we're imperfect, which is why Jesus's death on the cross atoned for all sins. The crucial question is whether one will believe in God or continue investing in destructive things. He references...

Dr. Smith emphasizes the theme of redemption, stating that individuals aren't bound to a path of destruction. While everyone makes mistakes and sins, the key is admitting wrongdoing and repenting. God knows we're imperfect, which is why Jesus's death on the cross atoned for all sins. The crucial question is whether one will believe in God or continue investing in destructive things. He references...

Dr. Roger L. Smith emphasizes God's holiness and His solution to humanity's sin through Jesus Christ's sacrifice, enabling eternal life. Dr. Smith addresses the dangers of seeking influence without spiritual depth, drawing a contrast between Barnabas' genuine generosity and Ananias and Sapphira's deceptive act. The message calls for believers to actively engage in sanctification, a lifelong proces...