Christian Sermons from Calvary Chapel Greenmeadow, North Kingstown, RI

There are times when Christians feel hopeless. The devil is the god of this world and he uses media to entice us. We need to be careful what we take in. Reading the Bible, memorizing scripture, and singing are some ways we can fight against hopelessness.

God is faithful to his word, but this is not a guarantee of prosperity and health. Some saints were martyred and some were spared but for all, the ultimate reward is in eternity. Faith helps us get through anything we face in this life.

We must not confuse the foundational prophets with other prophets. A true prophet either foretells God's truth or tells the truth forth. The original prophets foretold the gospel. We must be willing to listen, testing everything against the scripture.

We are built for eternity and are heirs of God. Our abundance in this life must not distract us from our eternal destiny. Our purpose on this earth is to make the most of whatever crosses our path for the glory of God.

God wants to speak to us and he wants us to listen. Are we too preoccupied, too busy, or too tired to carry out his will? We need to keep praying even through distractions and fatigue. Strive for complete faithfulness to serve the Lord all of your life.

Who do you look to for protection? David understood that God provides shelter in life’s most dangerous moments. No matter what enemies we face, God will bring his work in us to completion. It is therefore natural to sing songs of his goodness.

No matter where you come from, bringing God into your daily circumstances through repentance is what leads to change. God holds us to the vows we make to him, but he does not need our help to accomplish his purposes.

Our enemies are persistent and their attacks are relentless, therefore we must not rest after a victory, but stay vigilant. Any strength that we have to resist comes from the lord. If we rely on our own strength, we may not notice that God has left us.

Through the life of Barak, we learn several things about faith. Faith calls to the Lord to be restored, follows through on what is true, tackles conflict until it is licked, is faithful amidst unfaithfulness, and is courageous for the Lord.

When we sow bad seed, we should expect bad plants. That is our problem, not the other guy’s. Even our little ideas can get us into trouble when they are not from the Lord. Remember that his ways are higher than ours and do not fear; he is able!