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The Bible records many times that two or three witnesses must agree on a certain point before it is said to be true. Some of these are: Deuteronomy 17:6, 19;15, Matthew 18:16, 18:19-20, II Corinthians 13:1 and I Timothy 5;19. The Bible gives three undeniable proofs of the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. 1. The enemies of God. 2. The creation of God. 3. The people of God. 1. The enemies of God include Pilate, Matthew 27:65, Luke 23:4, Matthew 27:23-24. Pilate's wife: Matthew 27;19. Perhaps the most telling is when the soldiers witness the resurrection but were given much money and told to spread it around that the disciples stole the body. 2. The creation of God also testified silently, in Matthew 28:2, by a great earthquake and an angel from God sitting on the stone, which was moved from the burial opening. Matthew 27:45 declares there was darkness over the land from 12:00 noon to 3:00 PM. Matthew 27:51 states the veil of the temple was divided from the top to the bottom. Psalms 19:3-4 tells us that the even though creation cannot speak, their witness goes out all over this world. 3. The witness of the people of God. Matthew 27:52-53 speaks of physically dead individuals raising from the dead and going into the city and appeared to many. Matthew 28:9-10 records that Jesus told women to tell his disciples of a future meeting in Galilee. Matthew 16:9 tells of the first person who saw him, Mary Magadelene. Luke 24:13-35 speaks of two disciples on the road to Emmaus. God has given many witnesses of his resurrection, more than we can mention. God wants you to know his resurrection is real.

Peter promises that God has "granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness." We discuss the implications of the term "granted" meaning 'as a gift or benefit.' The Christian life proceeds along the same lines as it began: by grace through faith. How we live and become more like Christ are of great importance to all Christians. The common assumption is that we need to process the past in order to escape from bad outcomes is not sustained by what Peter teaches here. Our future lives in Christ and growth in Him are grounded in faith in God's promises. We are no longer 'in Adam' but are 'in Christ' and have a different destiny. Believers are adopted into the family of God. The details of our old lives in sin do not determine our future well-being. Peter points to the promises of God as the means of our being like Christ. We discuss various implications of current theories based on secular counseling. For example, the spiritual formation teaching is based on processing the past and working on change by dealing with the details. The fact is that the Bible ties our growth and future perfection to our status as adopted sons and daughters of God in Christ. Therefore, we are to believe the promises of God.

The sermon explores Jesus' intercessory prayer in John 17, emphasizing the believer's future union with Christ and participation in His divine glory. It highlights that this eternal destiny is rooted in the Father's pre-temporal love for the Son, which is extended to all who believe. Pastor Bob contrasts the world's ignorance of God with the intimate knowledge believers possess through Jesus. By referencing Old Testament visions and New Testament promises, the message assures listeners of their glorified state and secure place in heaven. The central intent is to comfort and inspire faith by focusing on the unbreakable promise of eternal presence with Jesus. Scripture References: John 17:24-26 Psalm 96:1-10 2 Peter 1:4 1 Thessalonians 4:17 John 14:3 Isaiah 6:1-3 Ezekiel 1:1, 26-28 Revelation 4:1-3 Revelation 21:22-23 Matthew 17:1-8 Mark 9:2-8 Luke 9:28-36 Hebrews 5:8-10 1 Corinthians 6:17 Ephesians 1:3 John 16:33 John 14:2-3 Benediction Romans 15:5-6

This sermon explores the fifth commandment, teaching that honoring parents is a fundamental way to honor God. Using the analogy of learning the alphabet as a prerequisite for reading, the message explains that the home serves as the first school for understanding respect toward authority figures. It emphasizes that true honor involves both respectful words and obedient actions, extending beyond childhood to include teachers, leaders, and equals. The preacher points to Jesus as the perfect example of submission and obedience, inviting listeners to reflect on their own failures and seek forgiveness through Christ. The central application encourages individuals to actively demonstrate honor to their parents without being asked, thereby pleasing God.

The sermon explores the concept of total commitment to Christ through an exposition of Philippians 3:12-16, utilizing Hernan Cortes' historical decision to burn his ships as a metaphor for eliminating any possibility of retreat from faith. It outlines three practical steps for believers: forgetting past self-reliance and human-centered values, straining forward in the present with disciplined effort, and pressing on toward the future goal of knowing Christ and sharing in His resurrection. The message emphasizes that while salvation is secure, the Christian life involves a continuous struggle against sin and a reliance on God's promises rather than personal merit. It challenges the audience to surrender all priorities and ambitions to align them with the ultimate purpose of glorifying God. Ultimately, the text calls for an all-in dedication to Jesus, mirroring His own sacrifice and enduring faith.

Today Pastor Wayne Sanders begins chapter three of Hebrews. Pastor Sanders focuses in on the need to be faithful as a believer. How important is it to hold fast to your belief until the end and exhort one another daily to faithfulness? Is faith more important today, in the past, or sometime in the future? Listen and remember to always be in pursuit of the Savior. Do not take your salvation for granted. God bless you this week!

Theme: Because we know our past restoration will one day be full, we have reason for joy at all times. 1. A Joyful Past (1-3) 2. A Joyful Future (4-6)

This sermon interprets the opening of the first four seals in Revelation 6 as symbolic representations of God's ongoing judgment throughout the church age rather than predictions of specific future events. The preacher explains that the four horsemen—conquest, war, famine, and death—illustrate the intensifying turmoil and suffering that characterize the present era between Christ's first and second comings. By connecting these visions to Jesus' Olivet Discourse, the message emphasizes that such global catastrophes are not signs of God's absence but rather evidence of His sovereign control over history. The central theme asserts that while believers face persecution and natural disasters, these trials serve as foretastes of final judgment and point toward the ultimate victory of Christ. Consequently, the congregation is encouraged to find comfort and hope in the certainty of Jesus' return, which will bring an end to all evil and renew creation.