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This sermon delves into the deep spiritual need that every person has for guidance, comfort, and salvation through Christ. Drawing from biblical imagery, Mike explains how Jesus, the Good Shepherd, calls out to those who are lost, offering them safety and purpose under His care. This teaching serves as a reminder of our need to follow Christ's voice in order to find peace and direction in our lives.

Luke 5:39 exposes how people cling to familiar religious traditions—preferring "old wine"—and therefore resist the new, transforming reality of Christ's kingdom.

Stephen Black, a former homosexual, courageously stood up against proposed laws discriminating against homosexuals, sharing his faith in Jesus Christ and the power of change, inspiring others to stand firm in their beliefs.

This lesson discusses five different stages of faith represented by chairs, illustrating how believers move through various levels of spiritual maturity. Each chair signifies a distinct relationship with God, from those who are seeking Him to those who are fully committed. This framework encourages reflection on one's spiritual journey and the steps needed for growth.

Mike reflects on the Christmas season's approach, noting its lack of biblical endorsement, its pagan origins, and how various customs associated with Christmas have been reinterpreted to hold Christian significance, emphasizing the need to prepare spiritually for the holiday despite its historical complexities.

The Sermon on the Mount isn't a new rulebook, but a call to heart-level transformation that only God's grace—not human compliance—can produce.

Reflect on the powerful symbolism behind Noah's ark as a witness against a sinful world, and consider the impact of the Church as a modern-day vessel of salvation and witness for those seeking spiritual safety.

Understand that feeling guilty after divorce is normal, but seek forgiveness and renewal through confession to God and moving forward, as God offers forgiveness and renewal even after failing at marriage, and do not let fear and seeking approval from others hinder your joy in Christ.

Reflect on the choices presented in life and consider whether your actions will please God or simply gratify yourself, as the battle against temptation becomes clearer when we question whose pleasure we are seeking to fulfill.

Hezekiah, the king of Judah, provides a valuable lesson on the importance of sanctified leadership in achieving ambitious construction projects and building a strong community.

The text emphasizes the importance of shining as a light in the darkness, just as Moses instructed the people to do, showcasing obedience to God's word as a means to elevate and set apart believers from the pagan world, ultimately leading to the arrival of Jesus Christ as the brightest light.

Matthew 5:3-12 and Luke 6:20-23 offer complementary Beatitude portraits—Matthew emphasizing inner spiritual character, Luke highlighting social reversal—showing that the kingdom transforms both the heart and the world.

Matthew 25:14-29 teaches that true discipleship is revealed through faithful action, showing that while God gives different gifts to each person, He expects every believer to use them for His kingdom—because in the kingdom, doing nothing is itself unfaithfulness.

Mark 14:25 shows Jesus promising that He will share the cup again only in the future kingdom, turning the Last Supper into both a remembrance of His sacrifice and a hopeful anticipation of the final banquet believers will enjoy with Him.

Matthew 20:20-22 reveals a sincere but misguided request for honor that Jesus redirects by teaching that true greatness in His kingdom comes not through status or family ties, but through humility, suffering, and servanthood.

In this lesson, we learn the basic requirements for becoming and persevering as disciples of Christ.

There are 5 things found in the New Testament that God will accept as true worship to Him.

A lesson that parallels an immigrant's experience with the experience of Christians who come into the kingdom and seek the promise of heaven.

The Church of Christ distinguishes itself by its commitment to following the Bible as the sole authority, emphasizing restorationism and biblical accuracy in its approach to Christianity.

Zechariah, the prophet, encourages Zerubbabel with prophecies from the Lord during the rebuilding of the temple, highlighting the importance of relying on God's strength and resources rather than man's power, a message that resonates with overcoming obstacles in our own lives.

Understanding the concept of mutual dependency for freedom and peace, this excerpt delves into the importance of dependence on God and each other, highlighting the true freedoms enjoyed as citizens of the kingdom of heaven.

Jesus said that nothing will or can destroy the church. The Bible says that it will continue to grow until it fills and dominates every other kingdom in the world and remain that way forever.