Christian Sermons from Calvary Chapel Greenmeadow, North Kingstown, RI

Should all believers sell everything they own? No, but if you take comfort in that thought, beware! We should be willing to give up anything if Christ asks us to do so.

Hardness of heart by one or both marriage partners often leads to divorce and under certain circumstances, the Bible allows for it, yet even when there are grounds, think twice! God can still restore a relationship.

As we reflect on the past year and focus on the way ahead, we know that the way is Jesus and the destination is heaven, but what do we do until we get there? Acts gives us the model: live a life in the word, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer.

We are called to offer humble guidance to believers who have gone astray and to show them the same forgiveness that we ourselves have received.

The primary responsibility for evangelizing children lies with the parents. Therefore, parents should do everything in their power to ensure their children are exposed to the gospel. This means attending church regularly, praying and Bible reading at home, discussing your own faith, and teaching the supremacy of the Lord and His word.

Life contains a fundamental and inescapable choice: to give-up or to keep going. It is contrary to having faith in Jesus Christ to have a being of discouragement. We have to approach God's calling with optimism and determination.

If we are concerned about our status compared to other believers, a change has to take place in our thinking. Jesus tells us we are to have a simple child like faith and humility. For God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble.

As Christians, we have dual citizenship: in heaven, and in society. As Peter says, "Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority instituted among man." Yet we must also remember to give to God what is God's.

Present your concerns and requests to God with Thanksgiving! If we first make peace with God through Jesus, we will then know the peace of God. And the God of Peace will be with us as we pray and fellowship with Him.

Pastor Enterline reminds us that our confidence comes from our relationship with God and not who we are in the flesh. Knowing this will lead us to rejoice in the Lord.