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Why can’t we just tell God we’re sorry? From 1 Corinthians 15:3, Dr. John Neufeld traces sacrifice from Abel, Noah, Abraham’s ram, and the Passover Lamb to show that sin demands the shedding of blood, that animal sacrifices never took sins away, and that all of them pointed to Christ’s death as our substitute. Discover why Paul calls the Cross “of first importance.”

The Mysteries of the Cross: Why did Jesus have to die, and what really happened on the Cross? “The Mysteries of the Cross” is a five-message series where Dr. John Neufeld teaches from Scripture on the important and contentious issue of the atonement. He covers the fundamental topics of sacrifice and wrath in the Old Testament, Jesus as our substitute, the doctrine of imputation, how Satan was defeated, and who Jesus died for. Discover why the Cross belongs at the centre of all we believe and how we live. There is no greater thing that we can do than to plumb the mysteries of the Cross!

You’ve professed faith in Christ—check! You’re a church member—check! You’ve been baptized and you study the Bible daily—check, and check! And yet, you’re not going to heaven. Could that be your checklist? Well, I encourage you to take John MacArthur’s Salvation Survey and know for certain whether you’re saved or self-deceived.

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Spiritual warfare cannot be fought with human strength or worldly influence but only through God's power. Although Christians are weak in themselves, God equips them with spiritual weapons—especially the Word of God, prayer, truth, righteousness, faith, and the gospel—to overcome opposition and advance His kingdom.

Autumn reminds us that endings can be beautiful. As colorful leaves fall from the trees and one season gives way to another, we are reminded that God has a purpose for every season of life. Ecclesiastes 3:1 tells us that there is “a time for every matter under heaven,” including seasons of surrender, change, and letting go. What feels like an ending may actually be God preparing our hearts for something new.

Surrendering what we cling to can be difficult, especially when our expectations, fears, or sense of control feel deeply rooted. Yet God often works in us before He works around us, gently teaching us to release what we were never meant to carry. Like a tree yielding its leaves, we can trust God with what we need to let go of. Through the Holy Spirit, He can prune away sin, self-reliance, fear, and even good things that keep us from bearing greater fruit. Though the process may be painful, God can use every ending to make room for growth, deeper faith, and something more beautiful in His perfect timing.

Highlights

• What autumn and changing seasons can teach us about surrender and letting go
• Why beautiful endings do not always come from loss or closed doors
• How God can change our hearts before He changes our circumstances
• Why surrender requires the work of the Holy Spirit rather than human willpower
• How releasing expectations can make room for God to work in our lives
• What Jesus’ teaching about the vine and branches in John 15 reveals about spiritual pruning
• Why painful seasons of pruning can ultimately lead to greater spiritual growth and fruitfulness

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Full Transcript Below:

What Autumn Teaches Us about Beautiful Endings

By Hannah Benson

Bible Reading:
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1 ESV)

Autumn has always been one of my favorite seasons. Crisp, colorful leaves crunching underneath my feet, hot apple cider, pumpkins, corn mazes, and the list goes on. Perhaps it also helps that my birthday falls during these autumn months, ensuring that even as a child, this was the season I favored most.

I have such fond memories of growing up: playing dodgeball outside with my siblings and dad in the dark and watching gorgeous Appalachian mountain sunsets through our kitchen window as my family and I ate a cozy supper of soup and cornbread.

But as we say hello to autumn, we inevitably have to say goodbye to the previous season of summer: to long evenings playing outside before dusk, to cool dips in the water, and to hiking up mountains in the blazing heat (well, maybe saying goodbye to the humidity isn't such a bad thing!)

Yet as much as I absolutely l

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