The Bible tells believers to “walk in the Spirit” and then enjoy the love, joy, and peace the Spirit brings. So what does it look like when the Spirit has free reign in our lives? This me…

Believers in Jesus have been adopted as sons and daughters by God and made members of His forever family. This amazing fact is made clear in Ephesians chapter one. In this message we learn about anot…

Many Christians may not know that they’ve been adopted into the family of God. This adoption confers the rights of sonship on all who believe, which means they will take part in an eternal inhe…

Not all the blessings God has in store for believers have to await eternity. In the here and now, He’s provided the church where we can serve other believers for mutual encouragement and help. …

The church is more than brick and mortar. The church universal is a spiritual building the Bible calls a temple, and each believer is a stone making up a part of the walls and structure. Let’s …

For the Christian, life is often hard. We may feel alone and tempted to take shortcuts from God’s path. But we can be glad that Jesus stands before the Father as our intercessor, praying for Hi…

Jesus was the perfect sacrifice that takes away sin forever. Because of this, we can stand before a holy God without fear. And even now Jesus stands before God as our mediator.

Many Christians debate the issue of eternal security:  can someone who has been saved ever be lost? The issue is highly contested even now. In this message we look at the words of Jesus about Hi…

Jesus told the disciples that as the Good Shepherd, He would protect His sheep. But even more, He would give His life for His sheep. This gives believers the security of knowing that, no matter what,…

They say it’s always darkest just before the dawn. Knowing that a glorious eternal destiny awaits makes any believer’s present suffering worthwhile. In this message we learn about the fin…

Do you ever wonder what you’ll look like in eternity? Will others recognize you as you looked on earth? Believers are promised a glorious incorruptible body, and in this message we’ll exp…

When you read the headlines, the future looks dark. But believers in the race of life know the goal line is not affected by this present darkness. Peter wrote that we’re born again to a living …

The Apostle Peter wrote of the believer’s living hope, a hope that becomes reality when Jesus appears, the One we love despite having never seen Him. The result? Joy unspeakable and full of glo…

It’s easy to let the world press us into its mold. But God has a higher calling for His own: they are to enjoy the fruits of holy living. God clearly said, “Be holy for I am holy.” …

When God said “Be holy for I am holy,” He was giving us a command that we may seek to grow and reflect His character. As members of the body of Christ, we’re called to live in sync …

All too many believers have withdrawn from a local fellowship. But the body of Christ can only help each member grow when each member follows God’s call to meet in groups on a regular basis. Le…

In First Peter, believers are said to be part of “a royal priesthood.” Today, we consider our place in a local church. We’ll look at the role of the priesthood, past and present, an…

Ever wonder why you’ve been placed on Planet Earth? In a marvelous verse from God, our reason for being is connected with our roles as members of a divine community. Let’s seek some clari…

The Bible tells how slaves are expected to relate to their masters. In the culture of the first century, vast numbers of people were slaves. Still, we can draw valuable principles from First Peter on…

God has many ways of getting us to say yes, even when we’re digging in our heels. This is especially clear as we study the life of the prophet Jonah. God has a multitude of creative ways to mak…