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For the last two weeks, we’ve seen that all Christians should be creationists. Here’s our final reason why.

Scripture is clear that God created in six days and that he did not use evolution. And yet many Christians embrace millions of years and evolution because “science says . . . .” But science confirms the Bible!

Genesis tells us life reproduces after its kind, and it doesn’t come from nonlife—that’s exactly what we see. If there was a global flood, we’d expect billions of dead things, buried in rock layers, laid down by water, all over the earth. And that’s exactly what we see.

Science does not contradict God’s Word—science actually confirms God’s Word!

Sermon Overview

Scripture Passage: Titus 2:11-15

Grace is God’s love, which He gives at a great cost to Himself. Salvation is something we could never obtain ourselves; it is only by His grace that we can be saved.

There is not one spiritual thing to earn, but there is so much to learn; it is so important that we are not a disgrace to God's grace.

Titus 2:11-12 says, “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age…”

We live in this physical world, but as Christians, we are meant to live differently from this world’s systems and orders. We are called to love people, but we cannot love this world’s system. (See 1 John 2:15.)

Adrian Rogers said, “A Christian ought to stand out in this world’s system like a diamond in a coal mine; like a gardenia in a garbage can.”

This world has a prince, the devil, who is the mastermind behind this world system. This world has an evil philosophy made up of skillfully woven ideals and values that seem beautiful but are dangerous.

This world is hostile to the things of God because Jesus exposes sin and evil. The world’s purpose is to draw us away from Him.

Genesis 13 tells the story of Lot, a classic example of a “worldly Christian,” or a man who was a disgrace to grace.

Lot was Abraham’s nephew who, rather than seeking God, followed the world’s enticing attractions to an unspeakably wicked land called Sodom.

Recognizing Lot’s mistakes, we learn that we must:

1. Resist the pull of the world

2. Refuse the persuasion of the world

3. Realize the pollution of the world

4. Remember the price of the world

Lot’s story shows us what it costs to serve the world—it costs our potential, influence, family, and reputation. The same forces that worked on Lot are working on us today. We must remember the amazing grace of God, and decide every day to honor that grace by living godly lives.

Apply it to your life

There is a world system working on us today; be aware of the world’s prince, its philosophy, its power, and purpose. Don’t be a disgrace to grace: live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present time, because the Lord is coming soon.

Division and disagreement can be found almost anywhere we look nowadays—but the Church is called to be different. Dr. Tony Evans talks about how to find the unity and harmony God intended for His people.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that failure can be redirected when we repent and rebuild from the inside out. God is aware of our inner life, our motives and our needs. He patiently waits for us to humble ourselves, and come back to Him when our choices fail us miserably.

Using his trademark humor, Dan Seaborn challenges couples to assess the “friendship level” of their marriage and encourages them to go deeper. He explains how to overcome petty arguments by not trying to "fix" our spouse. Dan also touches on the value of taking good care of our bodies and cultivating emotional oneness by treasuring our spouse’s extended family.

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Today, Mark Gregston tackles the complex challenges that parents face with their teenagers, from navigating shifting moods and sarcasm to coping with bullying, anxiety and trust issues. Mark offers practical advice rooted in real-world insight — helping parents distinguish between harmless wit and harmful disrespect, support teens dealing with bullies and rebuild trust with kids who struggle with honesty. Whether you’re parenting a headstrong teen or trying to balance boundaries after divorce, this episode is packed with relatable stories and heartfelt encouragement. 

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Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit parentingtodayteens.org.  

So many of us spend so little time thinking about the Lord during the day, and yet we want to live with Him forever. God’s Word has a bottomless supply of insights for life, but social media captures so much more of most people’s attention. Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, as Pastor Greg Laurie continues our Genesis series, we’ll see how Noah remembered the Lord – it was his priority – after reaching dry land following the Flood. We’ll learn a number of principles from following the life of this great patriarch!

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Throughout the years, self-motivation and determination have helped people achieve their goals. And while there’s nothing inherently wrong with being successful, our personal ambition—when left unchecked—can lead us away from God. Dr. Robert Jeffress delivers a timely warning against the danger of ambition.

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