Jesus Christ

"Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6 ESV

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The Spiritual Nature of God’s True Church

Centered on Matthew 16:18, where Jesus declares He will build His church on the rock of His identity, this message explores the spiritual essence of the true Church of God. Despite over 38,000 Christian denominations, the true church is a…
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Be Weary But Don't Give Up

So many of us talk about being weary. There are powerful biblical examples of those who haven’t given up, including Jesus who has left us the most powerful example of enduring to the end.
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Go Forward

As the Days of Unleavened Bread come to a close, we in the Church of God must go forward, persevering through difficulties as we strive toward the Kingdom of God.
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Proof Jesus Actually Existed

The central teaching of Christianity is being challenged as more skeptics question Jesus' existence and choose their own destiny apart from God and the Bible. But proving Jesus' existence isn't difficult.
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In Search of Superman

Generations have thrilled to the exploits of Superman, the comic book hero who rescues people from evil. Couldn't our world use a real Superman about now?
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What Shape Is Your Future?

Some people give no thought to what they will do or be in the future. Will your life just happen, or will you guide its direction?
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Jesus Christ: A Child Prodigy

This message reflects on Jesus as a child. In Luke 2:41 -52 we read that Jesus and his family travel to Jerusalem to observe Passover. After Jesus’ parents lose track of their 12-year-old son, they discover Him three days later…
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Follow Me: The God Who Blesses Us

Jesus Christ led a blessed life, and He and the Father desire the same for us. God gave His ancient priesthood specific words for blessing His people that assure us of His loving intentions toward us, encouraging us to press...
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Jesus Gave His Life’s Blood for You

Donating a pint of blood at a blood bank can help save another person’s life. When Jesus Christ gave His blood to the point of death in an enormous sacrifice, He opened the door for us to be saved from...
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The Greatest Comeback Ever!

A triumphant return to high political office in spite of repeated attempts by powerful foes to silence and destroy is certainly extraordinary. But it’s not the greatest comeback ever. That distinction belongs to a return from death around 2,000 years...
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Was Jesus Stressed?

Life can be stressful. Yet Christ never buckled under the enormous pressures He experienced.
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Follow Me: “Loose Lips Sink Hearts”

We can do great damage in coming to hasty conclusions about people and passing those on to others. Jesus teaches us to proceed in wise judgment and love.
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God’s Second Great Commandment

Having looked at the first great commandment on wholehearted love for God, we now consider the second, which Jesus said is “like it.” How may we love our neighbor as ourself?
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God’s First Great Commandment

As Jesus explained, there are two great commandments fundamental to all others—considered here in two articles. The first great commandment is to love God with our whole being. Distinct from false religions of the past, God wants a close and...
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Why Does the New Testament Rarely Call Jesus God?

Several passages in the New Testament reveal that Jesus Christ was God. So why is He not called God throughout the New Testament? Why is the name God usually used in reference to the Father and not to Jesus if…
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Quitting Christmas

Have you ever wondered if celebrating Christmas truly honors God?
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Follow Me: “Teach Us to Number Our Days”

A life-and-death moment should lead us to reflect on what we are doing with the life we’ve been given. Properly considering the time we have—and don’t have—brings wisdom.
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Why Did The Messiah Have to Die?

Jesus Christ gave His life for the sins of all humanity. But why did He have to die so that we could live? Wasn't there some other way?
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No Halfway Covenant

If your parents are true Christians, does that make you one? Or is more required of you? This was an important question for the Puritans of early America. And it remains an important issue today.
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Jesus and Today’s Cultural Christianity

Learn how secular humanism has not only permeated society, but strongly influenced today’s Christianity.