Christian Sermons from Calvary Chapel Greenmeadow, North Kingstown, RI

The Bible gives the way to eternal life, is God's Word, is infallible, is useful for many purposes, and is under constant attack. It is no wonder that the enemy wants to keep us from the Word, but it needs to be part of our daily walk.

God doesn't just forgive us when we sin; He pursues us. Hosea powerfully illustrates this. When reading today's passage, we must identify with Gomer to appreciate the extent of the grace that God pours out to us in our sin.

Paul implores believers to continue in perseverance in our faith, learning and making corrections as we go. If we are convinced that His way is the best way, we will seek the proper context by learning from others and passing that knowledge along.

There are many promises in the Bible. Some are comforting, and some disturbing. Those who wish to lead a Godly life are assured persecution. But persecution refines the church and God promises to rescue us from it.

We are always an example to someone, but not always a good one. Believers should demonstrate a contrast to non-believers in our way of life and in our faith. By doing so, we exemplify Christ, who promises a blessing when we do His will.

There are many counterfeits out there. Some are easy to discern and others are not. Teachers of religion can be fakers too, and in order to recognize them we must know Jesus as savior and follow Him, know the Bible as truth, and not be easily fooled.

Yes, we are living in the last days, but they began at the time of Jesus. Therefor, we should be looking, watching, and living for Him. Whether or not the world matches the description in these verses, we should check our own hearts for these sins.

Pride and hurt feelings can lead to foolish arguments, but the people of God need to show humility and respect during any disagreement. Listening to opposing views and praying for those who are against you will help prevent quarrelling.

The picture that we identify with through baptism is the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. Jesus tells us to be baptized and He himself was baptized. It is a sign of obedience and a witness to others of our commitment to follow Christ.

Hopelessness makes it hard to go on, but God wants to give us His hope through the Holy Spirit. Although there is natural hope, which is really just wishful thinking, spiritual hope is a confident expectation. This is the hope that will keep us going.