God's grand redemptive work moves us from a heartfelt plea for restoration to His definitive act of making all things new. While the faithful of old cried out for revival—a return to a former state of favor—in Christ, we experience a radical transformation, becoming entirely new creations, not merely restored to an imperfect past.
From Longing to Life: God's Journey of Renewal and New Creation Psalms 85:6 • 2 Corinthians 5:17
The grand narrative of our faith centers on restoring true peace—a profound state of wholeness rooted in right relationships with God and others. While a life contrary to divine order brings an inner turmoil, we are called beyond this unrest to be active peacemakers.
From Restlessness to Reconciliation: The Believer's Call to Authentic Peace Isaiah 48:22 • Matthew 5:9
Our profound journey of faith reveals that true transformation isn't self-improvement, but God's sovereign creative act establishing our new identity. Just as King David cried out for a divine "creation" for his broken heart, we in the New Covenant are God's "workmanship," fundamentally recreated in Christ.
Divine Recreation: From Brokenness to Purpose in Christ Psalms 51:10 • Ephesians 2:10
God's prophetic promise of a "new thing" culminates in the magnificent **new creation** ushered in by Christ's death and resurrection. For you, this means a profound and personal revolution; being "in Christ" radically transforms your identity, shifting you from the old self into a life empowered by the Spirit.
The Unfolding Promise: From Ancient Renewal to Your New Creation in Christ Isaiah 43:18 • 2 Corinthians 5:17
The speaker discusses their work within the Latin community, helping the church to provide safe spaces for people struggling with deep and shameful issues, such as homosexuality. They believe that there is no such thing as a homosexual identity, but rather people who have wounds and longings for love and intimacy that they do not understand.
Hello, buenos días. I wish I could speak more of your beautiful language. We don’t want to dishonor the name of Jesus, but much as we don’t want to dishonor Jesus and our family, we still struggle with really dishonorable things. And so we work with churches around the world to help them, to t
Human restoration and divine forgiveness are rooted in a dynamic interplay between our inner state and outward actions, demanding a holistic transformation. At the core of this truth is a "broken spirit" and a "contrite heart"—not mere sorrow, but a profound shattering of self-will and pride under divine holiness.
The Root and Fruit of a Transformed Life Psalms 51:17 • Matthew 3:8
In a world where justice falters and deceit reigns, making the righteous vulnerable, we are called not to retreat or mirror its corruption. Instead, our mandate is a radical public witness through profoundly beautiful and honorable conduct, reflecting our identity as "aliens and temporary residents" of another Kingdom.
The Redemptive Witness: Transforming Societal Decay Through Beautiful Living Isaiah 59:4 • 1 Peter 2:12
The sermon focuses on the importance of balancing the gifts of the spirit and the fruit of the spirit in the Christian life and in the church. The gifts of the spirit refer to the supernatural power of God, while the fruit of the spirit refers to the character of the Christian, the Christ-likeness.
Let’s take some time to meditate a little bit about what God has to speak to us tonight. If you have your Bible with you, why don’t you turn to Genesis, chapter 13. your Bible with you, why don’t you turn to Genesis, chapter 13. It’s another one of those favorite passages of mine, that I want to share with you tonight.