The sermon centers on the believer's call to set their affections on heavenly things rather than earthly distractions, grounded in the redemptive work of Christ at Calvary. Drawing from Colossians chapter three, the message emphasizes that those risen with Christ must put off sinful behaviors and put on virtues such as mercy, kindness, and love. The preacher highlights the reality that Christ is all and in all, urging listeners to live lives that reflect His presence and glorify Him in every word and deed. With an urgent tone regarding the imminent return of Jesus, the sermon challenges the audience to examine their hearts, ensure they are saved, and remain steadfast in faith amidst worldly turmoil. Ultimately, it invites both believers and seekers to embrace the peace of God and respond to the Holy Spirit's call for salvation and obedience.

The sermon explores the dual aspects of Christian identity through Paul's declaration in Acts 27, focusing on belonging to God and serving Him. It contrasts natural spiritual alienation with the redeemed status achieved solely by Christ's sacrificial grace. The preacher emphasizes that true faith involves a personal, bold, and constant profession of trust in Jesus for forgiveness. This salvation leads to a life of devoted service, where believers offer themselves as living sacrifices to glorify God. Ultimately, the message calls listeners to examine their own hearts and affirm their secure position as God's possession.

Text: Acts 3:1-26 | Speaker: Levi Bakerink | Description: As Peter and John entered the Temple they healed a man who was lame from birth. But this act of divine healing was not an end unto itself, but an opportunity to present the gospel. As a crowd formed to witness this healing miracle, Peter preached about an even greater gift available to everyone that day, the gift of life from the Author of Life himself, Jesus Christ. Through repentance and faith in his name, we all can have times of refreshing, forgiveness of sins, and new life.

This sermon examines James 5:14-20, focusing on the connection between physical sickness, spiritual discipline, and the power of effective prayer. The preacher clarifies that while not all suffering results from specific sin, believers should confess their sins when facing calamity, trusting in God's forgiveness and potential for healing. Emphasizing the example of Elijah, the text encourages Christians to pray with confident faith within a covenantal relationship with Christ, rather than demanding specific outcomes. The message concludes with an urgent call to pursue those who have strayed from the truth, highlighting that turning sinners back to God is an act of love that saves souls from spiritual death.

Join us for Worship Service on Sunday's at 10:30am! Genesis 35:16-29 "Rachel's Pillar" by Pastor Kevin Pulliam OT: Deuteronomy 28:1-14 NT: Galatians 3:10-14 Consider This: "If God says He's forgiven you, then He will forgive you. And if God forgive you, you are forgiven." Sproul #christreformedchurchminot Trinity Hymnal Published by Great Commission Publications CCLI#22311974,22311981

This sermon explores the believer's new identity in Christ as described in Colossians 3, emphasizing the necessity of putting off sin and putting on the virtues of the new man. The preacher details specific attributes such as compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, explaining that these characteristics reflect the person and work of Jesus. A significant portion is dedicated to the practical outworking of faith through bearing with one another and extending gracious forgiveness, grounded in the forgiveness believers have received from God. The message concludes by identifying love as the supreme virtue that binds all other Christian qualities together into a cohesive unity. Ultimately, the sermon calls listeners to actively cultivate these Christ-like attitudes to reflect their new spiritual reality.

We look at some of the "one anothers" of scripture beginning with "love one another" as all the others flow from love.