Salvation

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Based on John 10, this sermon teaches that Jesus is the exclusive door to salvation and the only path to a truly abundant life. By entering through Him, we are saved from false teachings and invited into a life of purpose and fulfillment that only He can provide.

This sermon teaches that the book of Esther reveals God is always at work, even when He seems hidden, using ordinary people to accomplish His redemptive purposes. The story encourages believers to be available to God, trusting that His grace orchestrates every "coincidence" for His glory and for the salvation of His people.

This sermon teaches that the story of Elijah is a powerful testament to God's faithfulness to outsiders, in times of confusion, and in strengthening our convictions. It encourages believers to have a humble faith in Jesus, the ultimate fulfillment of Elijah's ministry, who willingly went to the cross to redeem outsiders and offer us eternal life.

This sermon teaches that Rahab's story is a powerful testament to God's faithfulness and His plan to include all nations, regardless of their past. Her life demonstrates that salvation is by faith alone, a faith that is evidenced in action and ultimately points to Jesus as the one who redeems us by His grace.

Joy

This sermon defines true, lasting joy not as happiness in circumstances but as a deep-seated rejoicing in the Lord Jesus Christ, a joy that is only possible when we stop trusting in our own self-righteous "filthy rags" and instead receive His perfect righteousness. This gospel-centered joy comes from the profound truth that, despite our unworthiness, Christ has made us friends of God and offers us a love that is unwavering and eternal.

This sermon argues that true purpose is found not in worldly success, but in knowing God, becoming like Him, and multiplying His grace in the world. This is achieved by remembering our cleansing from sin, resting in God's promises, and receiving His provision through Jesus Christ.

This sermon redefines Christian obedience as a joy-filled response to God's love, not a burdensome obligation, emphasizing that it is an act of free will that aligns one with God's character. By remembering their freedom in Christ and resting in His righteousness, believers are motivated to obey for the Lord's sake, thereby reflecting God's goodness to the world.

This sermon proclaims that a life of true fulfillment is found in embracing our identity as "elect exiles"—those who are unconditionally chosen by God and live as citizens of a heavenly kingdom in a fallen world. This identity is realized by allowing the Father to define us, the Spirit to change us, and the Son's blood to cover us, thereby freeing us from seeking significance in fleeting worldly things.

This sermon teaches that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the central event of the Christian faith, providing believers with a new identity, a "living hope," and an imperishable inheritance. This profound truth calls us out of a search for meaning in worldly things and into God's grand redemptive story, empowering us to live a transformed life of generosity and forgiveness.