Discover the profound meaning behind Christ's resurrection and why it changes everything about how we live today. This powerful exploration of 1 Corinthians 15:20 reveals why Jesus is called the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep and what this means for every believer's future hope and present calling. Learn how Old Testament first fruits offerings provide the perfect picture of Christ's resurrection as both dedication to God and guarantee of our own resurrection victory.Understand the crucial connection between Christmas and Easter - why both events were absolutely necessary for our salvation. Explore how death entered through Adam's rebellion and why Christ needed to be both fully God and fully man to serve as humanity's substitute. Discover the shocking truth that Christ is reigning right now, not waiting until his second coming to begin his kingdom rule.This biblical teaching examines how Christ's enemies are being gradually placed under his feet through the spread of the gospel over the past 2,000 years. See how Christianity has transformed world history by eradicating human sacrifice, elevating women's dignity, and advancing humanitarian causes wherever the gospel takes root. Learn why death is called the last enemy and what it means to live in the already but not yet period of kingdom victory.Find out how understanding Christ's present reign should radically transform your perspective from passive waiting to active participation in his ongoing victory. Discover your role as part of Christ's body in exercising his authority in this world and spreading his kingdom influence into every area of life and society. This message challenges defeat mentality thinking and calls believers to live with confidence that Christ is already King and his kingdom is advancing.Perfect for anyone seeking to understand resurrection hope, kingdom theology, biblical eschatology, Christian victory, gospel transformation, and practical Christian living. Whether you're struggling with defeat mentality or want to understand your role in God's kingdom purposes, this teaching provides biblical foundation for victorious Christian living and active gospel participation.
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Discover the profound meaning behind Christ's resurrection and why it changes everything about how we live today. This powerful exploration of 1 Corinthians 15:20 reveals why Jesus is called the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep and what this means for every believer's future hope and present calling. Learn how Old Testament first fruits offerings provide the perfect picture of Christ's resurrection as both dedication to God and guarantee of our own resurrection victory.Understand the crucial connection between Christmas and Easter - why both events were absolutely necessary for our salvation. Explore how death entered through Adam's rebellion and why Christ needed to be both fully God and fully man to serve as humanity's substitute. Discover the shocking truth that Christ is reigning right now, not waiting until his second coming to begin his kingdom rule.This biblical teaching examines how Christ's enemies are being gradually placed under his feet through the spread of the gospel over the past 2,000 years. See how Christianity has transformed world history by eradicating human sacrifice, elevating women's dignity, and advancing humanitarian causes wherever the gospel takes root. Learn why death is called the last enemy and what it means to live in the already but not yet period of kingdom victory.Find out how understanding Christ's present reign should radically transform your perspective from passive waiting to active participation in his ongoing victory. Discover your role as part of Christ's body in exercising his authority in this world and spreading his kingdom influence into every area of life and society. This message challenges defeat mentality thinking and calls believers to live with confidence that Christ is already King and his kingdom is advancing.Perfect for anyone seeking to understand resurrection hope, kingdom theology, biblical eschatology, Christian victory, gospel transformation, and practical Christian living. Whether you're struggling with defeat mentality or want to understand your role in God's kingdom purposes, this teaching provides biblical foundation for victorious Christian living and active gospel participation.
Discover biblical guidelines for practicing spiritual gifts in church worship services. This comprehensive study of 1 Corinthians 14:26-40 addresses common questions about tongues, prophecy, and church order that many Christians face today. Learn how to balance spiritual sensitivity with biblical structure in your congregation. Key topics covered include proper use of speaking in tongues during worship services, guidelines for prophetic words and how to test them against Scripture, understanding women's roles in evaluating prophecy, and maintaining order without quenching the Holy Spirit. These biblical principles provide essential guidance for unity and edification. Many churches today struggle with spiritual gifts - some embrace charismatic expressions without structure while others avoid gifts like prophecy and tongues entirely. Paul's instructions offer a balanced approach that honors both the Spirit's work and biblical authority. Discover how to create space for spiritual gifts while maintaining proper oversight and leadership authority. This teaching explores what it means to do all things decently and in order, how to weigh prophetic words, the difference between modern prophecy and Scripture, and practical steps for implementing these guidelines in your local church. Learn why order matters in spiritual gifts and how proper structure actually enhances rather than hinders the Spirit's work. Perfect for pastors, church leaders, small group studies, and anyone seeking biblical wisdom on spiritual gifts, church order, prophecy, tongues, women in ministry, and creating unity in diverse congregations. Based on solid biblical exegesis with practical application for modern church life.
Elevation Community Church's Weekly Sermon
Discover the profound meaning behind Christ's resurrection and why it changes everything about how we live today. This powerful exploration of 1 Corinthians 15:20 reveals why Jesus is called the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep and what this means for every believer's future hope and present calling. Learn how Old Testament first fruits offerings provide the perfect picture of Christ's resurrection as both dedication to God and guarantee of our own resurrection victory.Understand the crucial connection between Christmas and Easter - why both events were absolutely necessary for our salvation. Explore how death entered through Adam's rebellion and why Christ needed to be both fully God and fully man to serve as humanity's substitute. Discover the shocking truth that Christ is reigning right now, not waiting until his second coming to begin his kingdom rule.This biblical teaching examines how Christ's enemies are being gradually placed under his feet through the spread of the gospel over the past 2,000 years. See how Christianity has transformed world history by eradicating human sacrifice, elevating women's dignity, and advancing humanitarian causes wherever the gospel takes root. Learn why death is called the last enemy and what it means to live in the already but not yet period of kingdom victory.Find out how understanding Christ's present reign should radically transform your perspective from passive waiting to active participation in his ongoing victory. Discover your role as part of Christ's body in exercising his authority in this world and spreading his kingdom influence into every area of life and society. This message challenges defeat mentality thinking and calls believers to live with confidence that Christ is already King and his kingdom is advancing.Perfect for anyone seeking to understand resurrection hope, kingdom theology, biblical eschatology, Christian victory, gospel transformation, and practical Christian living. Whether you're struggling with defeat mentality or want to understand your role in God's kingdom purposes, this teaching provides biblical foundation for victorious Christian living and active gospel participation.
