Life Of Purpose Christian Church Sermons

Easter Sunday

1 Corinthians 15

The resurrection is the foundation of your faith.

You are safe because Jesus died for you.

You are secure because Jesus was raised from the dead.

Palm Sunday: The Triumphal Entry

They made Jesus King for a day.

He wants to be the King of your heart every day.

John 17

Jesus prays the cross will glorify Him, the Word will protect his disciples, and that Christians will be one in Him.

We all need a good lawyer (advocate).

John 16:13

If you follow your heart, you can get into trouble.

If you follow God’s Spirit, you will be blessed.

John 13:34-35; John 15:12-14; Matthew 22:37-40; 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Jesus demonstrated his new command to love one another.

His love is unconditional and sacrificial.

We are commanded to love one another and so prove we are disciples.

“Matthew 24 and 25

Russia invading Ukraine reminds us that we are in the end times.

Jesus teaches us to always be ready.

We have work to do in sharing the gospel.

When we do good works, we earn the 5 crowns and rewards in heaven.

“Matthew 22:1-14; Ephesians 2:8-10; Matthew 5:16

We are justified by the work of Christ.

We are saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.

God has prepared good works for us to do.

We do good works so people will glorify our Father.

Matthew 21:23-37; Matthew 22:15-33; Matthew 22:41-46; Luke 13:10-17; 2 Corinthians 10:5

Spiritual warfare is a big question. The Bible gives us a small answer for now.

We fight our battles by taking captive every thought and making it obedient to Christ.

Thought – Dwelling – Stronghold – Action

At any point we can take it to the cross.

Matthew 6:6-7, 7:7; John 14:13-14; Luke 18:1-8

Jesus’ prayed to know God’s plan, to experience His presence, to rely on His power, etc.

Pray through His Word

Luke 19:11-27

Your time is really God’s time.

Your time is your most valuable resource.

Your resources should be managed well to glorify God and bless His creation.

If you manage your resources well, you will leave a legacy on Earth and be rewarded in heaven.