Christian Sermons from Calvary Chapel Greenmeadow, North Kingstown, RI

Jesus is the way (to heaven), the truth (in a world of lies), and the life (abundant life that He promised). He is the only way because He is the only one who conquered sin. Either we die or we believe in the one who died for us.

To enable us to go to heaven, first Jesus had to go to the cross. He is preparing a special place for each one who comes to that cross and when it is ready, He will come back to get us. The best thing about heaven is that He will be there with us.

Jesus tells us to believe and trust in Him and in the Father. The antidote for a troubled heart is for believers to trust in God. Remember what He has already done and what He promises to do. Don’t let your heart be stolen away by troubles.

Although we often want to do the right thing, we do not have the strength in ourselves. Apart from Jesus, we can do nothing, but with Him, we can do all things through His strength.

The cross shows the glory of God in all its brilliance, an example of triumph over the power of darkness. It is a glorious example of love. An unprecedented and novel command is to love one another as Jesus loved us. It is only possible through God.

When someone we love betrays us, it is soul crushing. Turning from Christ and saying "no" to Him, is the same as saying "yes" to the world and to the devil. This leaves us alone in the darkness because it is always night for those who reject the Savior.

Jesus demonstrated His humility through service. Our attitudes also need to be humble and our actions must follow His example of servitude. We have a battle with pride but we receive blessings when we humble ourselves and do what we are called to do.

If we are wandering around in the dark, we either do not want to see the light, or we are looking in the wrong direction. Jesus is the light and those who reject Him will be judged; those who accept will be saved. This is both a warning and a promise.

God cares for you, but He resists the proud. Thinking that we can do it on our own is prideful so we must not be too proud to ask for help and to cast our cares on Him. Casting is an energetic word; we must actively bring our concerns to Him in prayer.

Lukewarm is not okay. If you try to keep one foot in the world and the other in the church, you will be torn apart. Keep your zeal and fervor for Christ. The world can tell when you are not committed.