Christian Sermons from Calvary Chapel Greenmeadow, North Kingstown, RI

We are not called to be Lone Ranger Christians, but rather to help one another through love, devotion, acceptance, instruction, service, forbearance, and forgiveness. We call this Koinonia: partnership and participation.

There are many things to flee from--lust, ambition, worry--but how do you flee what's inside of you? You must be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Instead, run to things that are good: righteousness, faith, love, and peace.

We were created in order to do good works, but in order to be useful to the Lord, we must cleanse ourselves from things that are impure, or in error. As C.T. Studd said, "Only one life 'twill soon be past. Only what's done for Christ will last."

The cornerstone and foundation of salvation is Jesus, so it is not true that there are many paths to heaven. God's seal is upon this foundation and those who build on it are His. Who do you belong to? Can anyone tell?

If a part of the body loses the flow of blood, gangrene sets in and spreads. The same is true of false teachings, which cut us off from the truth. We need to teach the truth of God's Word often, and not quarrel about small matters.

Many of God's sayings are conditional statements and Pastor Rich presents several examples. Some put conditions on us for a blessing, or for removal of blessings. One of the most powerful though is that if we are faithless, He remains faithful.

To remember Jesus, we must bring Him to the front of our minds. In physical trials, we can recall His pain. In discouragement, take comfort that He is alive and His Word cannot be stopped. When facing persecution, remember He is worth fighting for!

We are not all called to be pastors, but we are all called to follow Jesus. Paul compared the difficulty of this to being a soldier, an athlete, or a farmer. Like them, followers may face some loss and hardship, but God's grace will see them through.

Like the baton in a relay race, the truth we pass on to others never changes. But to pass it effectively requires practice. We should pass on our knowledge to others, but they must be ready to receive it and we must be ready to let go.

By the grace of God we have been saved and that grace is unmerited favor; it is not given based on our works. Grace leaves no room for pride, but by humbling ourselves we can be a channel of God's grace to others.