Christian Sermons from Calvary Chapel Greenmeadow, North Kingstown, RI

Christians should be prepared to tell, in five minutes or less, the story of their conversion. All of us have a "Before Christ" when we were dead in our sins, living foolish, deceived lives. But we were saved by His mercy and we were changed!

Some practical advice from the Word of God: rely on the Holy Spirit to remind us of His Word, be submissive to the government (although we are citizens of heaven), and don't say anything to harm anyone else.

We need to teach the things of God by speaking His word and must avoid making up our own doctrine. We should speak with the authority of scripture, not as bible-thumpers, but with humility, not lording it over others.

You are God's work of art. Just as a sculptor turns raw material into something beautiful, He is creating a masterpiece by working in you. We who are saved by grace are a new creation.

We are saved by grace and were created to do good works. God's strength within us allows us to be useful to Him, therefore we must be humble in our works and also must be zealous in doing them, not growing weary.

We were created to belong to God and it is God's responsibility to take care of His own. We have the responsibility to listen to His voice, to honor Him and to give our lives back to Him. By receiving His grace, we can become His prized possession.

The God of the universe entered time and made himself into the most vulnerable of creatures for us. He was willing to humble and change himself to minister to us. Paul followed this example and suffered for it. How will you change for the gospel?

Jesus gave himself for us, which is to say that God gave himself for us. This was necessary for our redemption because it cleanses us from all sin and no sin can exist in His presence. We cannot make it on our own. It is ridiculous for us to even try.

The New Testament shows that Jesus claimed to be God, that He did the works of God, and that He was worshiped as God. The Bible teaches that He is God and therefor, we must worship Him. Someday every tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord.

Remember why we celebrate.