Because of our total dependence upon God and all that He has done for us in Christ, we must decide to commit ourselves wholeheartedly to Him in faith and service.

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Whenever a lost sinner trusts only in the finished work of Christ, repents of sin, and is restored to fellowship with God, there is cause for great joy and celebration.

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The amazing grace of our Heavenly Father should take our breath away, drive us to repentance, and cause us to rejoice in His extravagant love and forgiveness.

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Jesus Christ is the ultimate Good Neighbor who saves law-breaking sinners who are bad neighbors so that through His power we may become good neighbors who live our lives as witnesses for Him.

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As those whose darkness has been dispelled by the Light of Christ, we must make much of Jesus by telling others of that same good news from a heart of love and a life of service.

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The way to enjoy both this life and the life to come is to remember the One who remembers you and gave His life that you might live eternally.

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The life of a true Christian is characterized treasuring, worshiping, and serving the Lord Jesus whole-heartedly and refusing to be ruled by money and possessions.

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The power of the cross frees us from the debt of our sin and our enslavement to sin, and it empowers us as forgiven people to forgive others.

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To be the person that you need to be God (and that God wants you to be), you must surrender your pride, your cares, and your heart to God.

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There is hope for those who have failed to experience forgiveness and restoration, and to live their lives with a unique purpose in service of the Lord. 

Lessons to Learn:

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