I tell you this, brothers: flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. I Corinthians 15:50 At first hearing, Paul’s words can sound harsh. Do they mean that human bodies have no place in God’s eternal kingdom? That everything physical must be discarded forever? Or is Paul … Continue reading Redeemed, Not Discarded: Flesh, Resurrection, and and the Hope of Glory
Christianity Is Christ: Salvation Accomplished, Not Earned
Christianity is not a works-based religion defined by rules, but a faith centered on what Christ has done. The Gospel emphasizes His life, death, and resurrection. Salvation is entirely by divine grace through faith, gifted by God, leading believers to experience peace and righteousness without condemnation, affirming that salvation is solely the Lord's work.
Full Assurance in Christ’s Complete Work
For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.(Hebrews 10:14 ESV) Full assurance lies at the very essence of the Gospel work of Jesus Christ! Through the Holy Spirit revealing Christ to us in saving mercy, we receive the confident assurance that God is completely satisfied with Christ's … Continue reading Full Assurance in Christ’s Complete Work
Are You the One? How Jesus Responds to Doubt and Suffering
When John the Baptist found himself in prison, the bold prophet who once proclaimed Christ began to wrestle with a difficult question: “Are you the one who is to come?” In Matthew 11:2–11, Jesus answers doubt not with rebuke, but with Scripture, fulfilled prophecy, and gracious assurance. This message reminds us that faith can be tested by suffering, yet Christ remains faithful to His people and honors those who trust Him.
God’s Love in Christ Never Fails
God’s true gospel of free and sovereign grace teaches us the profound, unchanging nature of divine love. Unlike the shallow, emotion-driven notion of love promoted by our culture, God’s love in Christ is steadfast, covenantal, and unfailing. It does not depend on our performance or fluctuating feelings, but flows from His eternal purpose to save His people through the finished work of Christ. In a world of shifting affections, believers rest secure in a love that never ends.
Faith Under Pressure: Waiting for the Lord
This message encourages believers to stand firm amid pressure, to walk in love toward one another, and to anchor their hope in the faithfulness of Christ.
Faith and Humility: Grace for the Lowly
God's People are marked by humility—by a heart that submits to God, resists the devil, and draws near to Him in repentance and trust. God opposes the proud (the self-righteous) but gives grace to the humble (His elect children). Join us as we explore what it means to live humbly before the Lord, resting in the abundant grace of Christ alone, even while our war with the flesh rages on!
The Sovereign Savior: Rest for the Weary
In Matthew 11:25–30, Jesus invites the weary to find true rest—not in their efforts, but in His finished work. In this sermon from a special Gospel Preaching Service at Gospel of Grace Ministries in Okeana, Ohio, Dr. Jason Boothe of Redeemer Church of Piketon proclaims the glorious truth of God’s sovereignty in salvation and the gentle call of Christ to all who labor and are heavy laden.
Faith That Flows From Wisdom: Taming the Tongue
Jesus said, “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks” (Matthew 12:34). What we say reveals what’s in our hearts. James reminds us that the tongue has both the power to destroy and the power to bless, and only the wisdom from above can bring our speech under godly control.
Faith in the Furnace: Joy During Trials
Trials are not a possibility but a certainty in the Christian life. In James 1:1–18, we are reminded that God uses suffering to refine our faith, deepen our dependence on Christ, and display His sovereign grace. Every trial becomes an opportunity to grow in steadfastness, seek wisdom from God, and rejoice in the perfect gift of Christ Himself.
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