Christian Sermons from Calvary Chapel Greenmeadow, North Kingstown, RI

God does not want us to be stressed or to complain; both show a lack of trust. He wants us to talk with Him daily and bring our needs to Him. We can trust that He will provide even when we see no hope, especially when we are following what He commands.

It is only after we set our minds on Jesus that we can be of any earthly good. When we lift our faces to Him, He will be all we can see. He is the only one who can save us. Do not be afraid. Look up! But without the resurrection, there is no message.

In Jesus’ day, the people wanted a political savior, as people today do. But what they needed was peace with God. What we want is not always what we need. They didn’t recognize the time of God’s coming because they were too focused on what they wanted.

Knowing that our life is brief, we need to pray for wisdom. Pray to be able to see what God is doing so that we can be glad even during trials. Pray that God uses and blesses our work for his purpose. How can we best use the time that he has given us?

God still leads his people today if we are willing to listen. Sometimes when we follow God, He leads us into impossible situations. Stand firm in faith. The Lord will fight for you. Remember, God’s way is “through" not “around."

Some of the very things the Egyptians worshiped were sent to them in the plagues. Eventually, all the things that this world worships will be judged, but Passover celebrates a new start. In the end, God will bring all of His people home out of bondage.

When God speaks to you, what do you say? If you think you are not up to His calling, remember that humility is good only up to the point where it becomes an excuse. God uses the things in hand that He has already provided us to accomplish His purpose.

In his early years, Moses thought he knew more than he did. Two-thirds of his life was just preparation. How well do we understand that God is preparing us too? While this can be scary, the key is to keep looking to Jesus and to be faithful in the work.

Moses had to decide for himself what he was going to do based on his faith. He chose to follow God, to be known as a Jew, to be mistreated along with his people, and to accept disgrace over the wealth of Egypt. Pray and ask what God wants for your life.

The life of Moses started with the faith of his parents who did not let fear control them. His midwives feared God and did not do what the authorities commanded. The apostles defied authority as did Daniel. In the end, fear God and keep his commandments.