Tag: Christ
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Called to Follow Christ
Main Text: John 21:1-23 We find ourselves here in the twenty-first chapter of John’s Gospel, what is called the epilogue. John structured his Gospel with great intentionality — he opened with a prologue, that brief but weighty introduction where he sets the stage with the words, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word…
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Witnessing the Life-Changing Resurrection
John 20 is the end of what we call the gospel proper — the close of the primary story of Jesus’s life on earth. There is one more chapter after this, but John himself signals that it functions as an epilogue, recording a few events that fall outside the main narrative arc. So this morning,…
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The Innocence of Christ
Introduction I love to see justice. Don’t you? There is something deeply satisfying about watching a court case unfold when you know who is guilty and what they have done. You hear the testimony, you see the evidence, and after being troubled by the wickedness of what was committed, you finally hear the correct verdict…
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Hopeful Living In A World Of Hatred
Hopeful Living in a World of Hatred In 2025, studies reported that approximately 4,187 people were killed for their Christian faith. Over four thousand believers gave their lives simply because they confessed Jesus Christ. Beyond that, it was estimated that more than 380 million Christians experienced some form of persecution during that same year. That…
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Behold the Risen King
Imagine being at Jesus’ tomb with women who thought they would prepare His body, only to find it empty! Confusion sets in until angels reveal He’s risen. Eyewitnesses confirm His resurrection, boosting hope. The message is clear: Jesus is alive, active, and coming back! Are you ready for Him?
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Abiding In Christ Produces Fruit
At this moment, there is a stand sitting in my dining room with four trays of dirt on it. It looks great right there in the dining room, and in that dirt is a mix of seeds that my wife bought at Walmart and is intending to grow into a garden. The other day, I…
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Devotion: The Peace of Christ
Scripture:John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth…” The world constantly searches for peace but rarely finds it. Its solutions depend on stable circumstances, financial security, or emotional control. When those things disappear, peace disappears with them. Jesus offers a different kind of peace —…
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Devotion: The Mind of Christ
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:16 “We have the mind of Christ.” Jesus died not only to forgive sinful deeds but sinful thoughts. And through the Spirit, He empowers transformation. You are not trapped in old mental patterns. You have been given new life. You have been given the Spirit. You have been given the Word. You…
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Devotion: United To Christ
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:15 “Know ye not that your bodies are the members of Christ?” You are spiritually united to Christ. That means what you do in your body carries spiritual implications. When you do something sinful or not-so-wise, you are essentially bringing Christ into that moment. When you do something that is glorifying to God,…
