Christian Sermons from Calvary Chapel Greenmeadow, North Kingstown, RI

The Bible makes it crystal clear where we find peace. We will be in perfect peace when our minds are fixed on Him because we can trust Him. We must be careful what we let into our thoughts. Our minds should be set on things above, not on earthly things.

God is speaking now in a big way if we will stop and listen. Social distancing does not apply to Him so turn from sin, draw close to God and rest from striving. Turn off the media, be quiet in knowing His strength, and trust in Him for He is our refuge.

There are people listening to us everyday who want to understand the gospel, but it is hard for many to adapt their way of thinking to something so radically different from what they already know. Your personal salvation story is the best place to start.

Our lives should be a living sacrifice to God, being willing to do whatever He calls us to do. It is impossible for God to be glorified through us if we are on the throne. Loving God means choosing to put Him on the throne of our lives and trusting Him.

Like the Greeks mentioned in these three versus, there are people all around us who want to see Jesus. Can they see Him in us? We should spend time with Him so that we bear a resemblance to Him, then pray for a chance to witness to those who seek Him.

When Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, He was fulfilling another prophesy. God always confirms His work through His Word and Jesus is shown to be the Son of God by fulfilling every prophecy writing about Him from Genesis to Revelation.

Like David, Mary refused to give to Jesus that which had cost her nothing. We should all be willing to sacrificially give Him the best that we have (not just financially) and that requires a heart of worship, which comes from spending time with Him.

The Pharisees saw Jesus and observed His miracles, so they had head-knowledge of who He was, but they lacked the heart knowledge for Jesus to make a difference in them. We must respond to His calling with our hearts and our minds.

Death brings suffering and a stench, but Jesus brings joy and the fragrance of life. We must roll away the stone that hides the rotten parts of our lives and let Him in to heal us. We are all dead in our sins if we have not accepted Christ.

Just as Jesus called for Mary, He calls for us by name. Our response to Jesus should be immediate like hers. This is for our benefit and is a witness to those who are watching. He calls us to spend time with Him because He loves us unconditionally.