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Hope in Christ Purifies Us
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe hope of becoming like Jesus Christ forms the central motivation for believers during the Days of Unleavened Bread. After the Passover cleansing through His blood, this hope in Him leads each person to purify himself just as He is pure. The process involves actively removing sin from conduct and attitude while replacing it with righteousness, sincerity, and truth, so that the life conforms to His image. Scripture presents this hope as certain rather than uncertain, anchored in the promise that when He appears, those who are children of God will see Him as He is and share His moral and spiritual likeness. This expectation rests on the Father's love, which adopts believers into His Family and predestines them to be conformed to the image of His Son, making Jesus Christ the firstborn among many brethren. Because they already bear the name of God's children, they work with the Holy Spirit to develop the character that matches their calling. The same hope that sustained the faithful servant Moses now exceeds that pattern, directing attention away from physical circumstances toward the spiritual reality of liberty and the Kingdom. In practice, the hope produces diligence: fleeing temptation, guarding the heart against murmuring or worldliness, meditating on eternal things, and imitating the example of Jesus Christ in every decision. It supplies both the motive and the power to remain unleavened, not merely by avoiding sin but by cultivating holiness that reflects His purity. Those who hold this hope firm to the end therefore press forward, confident that the will of God leads only where His mercy and power sustain, until they stand with Him in glory.
Character and Reputation
Article by James BeaubelleObedience to God's instructions brings a Christian excellent benefits, and one of the greatest of these is working with God to grow in righteous character.
Glorifying God
Sermon by John O. ReidWe have been called for the purpose of glorifying God by totally changing our lives, conforming to His character and image.
Three Aspects of Faith
Sermonette by John W. RitenbaughBelieving in Christ is only the first rung on the ladder of faith, placing us on par with the demons who believe and tremble, but don't do anything good.
Holiness of God (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughTo be like God, we need to work on purifying ourselves, purging out sin and uncleanness, reflecting our relationship with God in every aspect our behavior.
Firstfruits to God
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSix descriptors describe the special qualities God desires in His Firstfruits. We must continually examine ourselves to make sure these descriptors apply to us.
Moral Purity
Sermon by James BeaubelleThe urgency to live righteously, striving for godly character is a continuous, ongoing, and vital pursuit not concluded until our death and resurrection.
Made His Wonderful Works to Be Remembered (Part Two)
Sermon by Mark SchindlerThose called by God now have a unique privilege and responsibility to live in God's truth, distinguishing them from those who have hope but lack understanding.