Mill Creek Church

Believers have victory over their sin because of the Holy Spirit actively guiding, directing, and teaching us the things of God. Christians should desire to be in step with the Holy Spirit as He changes us to look more like Christ. We must not grieve the Spirit by choosing sin. Our testimony is a changed life.

Christians encourage and share each others burdens. Our mouth should speak out of love and not evil to our brothers and sisters. Christians speech should be grace-filled honoring God and strengthening the Church.

The transformative power of Christ's sacrifice redeems us from a life of darkness and despair. Through repentance of our sin, turning towards God and in His grace and mercy we are forgiven to live a life of peace.

Before Christ our old life was deceptive and evil. When we are redeemed and transformed by God we rejoice in Him. Seek first the Kingdom of God and contentment will follow.

We should exhibit anger when the truth is maligned. Christ is either the stumbling block or the cornerstone of truth for us. Our passions should be about Christ, He will never disappoint.

Christians are unified in Jesuses words by speaking truth to one another in godly love. We are His mouth and feet, ambassadors for Christ, encouraging one another and glorifying God.

The sermon explores the transformative power of Christ, contrasting the lives of believers with those who remain alienated from God. Drawing on passages from Ephesians and referencing the conversation between Jesus and Pilate, it emphasizes the importance of embracing truth and recognizing Christ as the way, the truth, and the life. The message underscores that salvation is not merely a ticket to heaven but a call to ongoing repentance, spiritual renewal, and a life characterized by goodness, righteousness, and a desire to please God, ultimately leading to a glorified state of being in His presence.

The sermon explores the transformative power of repentance and the ongoing process of spiritual renewal in the life of a believer, drawing heavily from Ephesians 4 and John Calvin's definition of repentance. It emphasizes that true repentance involves both mortification – putting to death the deeds of the flesh – and vivification, the strengthening and empowerment of the Holy Spirit, which leads to a renewed mind and the production of spiritual fruit. The message underscores that sin originates in the mind and progresses outward, while righteousness and holiness also begin in the mind, guided by the Holy Spirit, ultimately leading to a life characterized by love, joy, and other fruits of the Spirit, all pointing to a complete reliance on God's grace.

The sermon explores the transformative power of God's grace, emphasizing that salvation is not achieved through self-effort but through a turning away from a life of futility and a renewed commitment to Christ. Drawing from Ephesians, Romans, 1 John, and 2 Corinthians, the message highlights the importance of repentance as a continual process, not merely a one-time event, and underscores that true repentance involves a heartfelt desire for restoration to a relationship with God, ultimately leading to a dynamic faith characterized by conformity to Christ's image and an experience of abundant joy.

We must spend time in prayer and Scripture to gain more of Christ. Christ transforms us from darkness and despair to victory in Jesus.

Godless people suppress the truth. Their actions work through the heart causing pain through lies. The ungodly sear their conscience and their hearts are darkened. Put on God and make no provision for your desires.

When we become a true follower of Christ He pours out on us all wisdom and understanding of Scripture. God removes the veil and opens our eyes to have the mind of Christ.

When we come to a saving knowledge of Christ we are transformed. A veil lies over the heart until God removes it. We have a new understanding which makes us peculiar to the world. When we turn away from the world and turn towards God we experience true peace.

The Church is effective when each person does his part. When one member suffers we all suffer. When one member rejoices we all rejoice. The atmosphere of a normal, growing Church is love.

The power of Christ builds His Church. When we focus on the truth and study God's word we will grow in stability, peace, joy and grace through Christ.

A strong foundation is found in Jesus Christ. When we drift from the Church we will be blown apart and unstable. Study the Bible , know the truth and be a good representative for Christ, proclaiming the gospel and demonstrating Christ's love and grace.

The word of God is the sword of the Spirit. If you become a regular reader of Scripture you will achieve a richness that is found nowhere else. We are ambassadors of Christ therefore we should be passionate about the things of God.

What is salvation? Submitting your life to Christ while being transformed in His image.

The Church is built upon Christ and He gives us unity through salvation. When we are unified we give a beautiful testimony of Jesus.