The Gospel & Salvation
Sermons, articles, and devotionals from Christchurch Miami on the gospel & salvation — what the Bible says, and how to live it.
30 resources
Are You Covered? The Passover, the Cross, and the True Lamb
An Army chaplain writes from deployment about the night in Egypt when blood on a door, not goodness in a heart, meant life or death, and the seven ways Jesus fulfilled it on the cross.
You Are Salt and Light: Why the Resurrection Still Matters
What has Christianity done for the world? The resurrection reshaped everything from your calendar to the Red Cross — and it still changes Monday.
Did Jesus Really Rise From the Dead? The Evidence From 1 Corinthians 15
Preaching live from deployment in the Middle East, Pastor James Drake walks through four pieces of evidence for the resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15 — and what an empty tomb means for you.
Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead? - 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Paul stakes the whole faith on a single event in history.
The Shroud of Turin*
Is the Shroud of Turin really the burial cloth of Jesus? A young friend's question sent one writer digging into the dating controversy, the blood evidence, and how its image was even formed.
The Road Trip that Changed Everything - Luke 24
Discover the incredible encounter between the risen Jesus and two disciples on the road to Emmaus in this powerful Easter message. Learn how Jesus explained Old Testament prophecies that foretold His…
Why Did Jesus Have to Die? - Isaiah 53
Discover the incredible prophecy of Isaiah 53 and how it perfectly describes Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the cross. This powerful biblical prophecy was written 650-700 years before Jesus was born, yet…
It's Sunday, But Friday is Coming
No week in history compares to Holy Week. Pastor Kent Keller traces the fulfilled prophecy of Palm Sunday's triumphal entry — the doorway into the cross and the empty tomb that follow it.
Passover: Covered By The Blood
Passover was never just about Egypt. The blood on the doorposts pointed forward to Jesus, the true Lamb of God who doesn't just cover sin for a season — He takes it away completely.
The Week that Changed Everything: Understanding Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday opens the most consequential week in history: Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey to shouts of "Hosanna!" that would turn to "Crucify Him!" by Friday. Here's what it means for you.
From Hosanna to Crucify Him
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of the most significant week in human history - the week that changed everything. Discover why March 29th through April 5th, 33 AD transformed the world forever. This p…
Details, Details
Why does God spend fifteen chapters of Exodus on curtain measurements and lamp oil? Pastor Kent Keller connects the tabernacle's precision to Psalm 139 and a God who cares that much about you.
When Religious People Go to Hell - Matthew 7:21-29
Discover the shocking truth about false faith and religious deception in this powerful biblical teaching from Matthew 7:21-29. Jesus warns that many religious people who prophesy, cast out demons, and…
Can You Keep God's Law? - Matthew 5:17-20
Understanding Jesus and the Law: Why Christ Came to Fulfill, Not Abolish
What Did Jesus Mean by "Poor in Spirit"? Understanding the Beatitudes
What did Jesus mean by "blessed are the poor in spirit"? In Matthew 5, Jesus turns the world upside down — and shows you can't achieve blessing, only receive it.
Poor in Spirit = Blessed? - Matthew 5:1-12
What Did Jesus Really Mean? Understanding the Beatitudes After 400 years of silence from God, Jesus broke through with His first recorded sermon in the Gospel of Matthew. But instead of starting with…
The Good Shepherd Who Pursues the Lost: God's Heart in Luke 15
In Luke 15, the Good Shepherd leaves the 99 to find the one — and carries it home rejoicing. Here is what the lost sheep says about God's heart for you.
Are You The Lost Sheep? - Luke 15
The Good Shepherd Who Pursues the Lost In a world filled with competing voices and endless distractions, we need core values that serve as anchors for our souls. These time-tested truths help us navig…
Who Is Your True Lord? Why We Preach Christ as Lord
Who is your true Lord? In 2 Corinthians 4:1-6, Paul preaches Christ as Lord — not religion, but relationship. Here is the one message that has stood the test of time.
Catholic vs. Protestant: What's the Difference?
If Catholics and Protestants both believe in Jesus, why are there different churches — and does it matter? A pastor's fair, clear look at the real dividing line: authority.
What About Hypocrisy? - Luke 18:9-14
What about the hypocrites in the church — and what if one of them is you? Elder Rick Closius on the Pharisee, the tax collector, and the grace that humbles us, from Luke 18:9-14.
Don't All Religions Lead to God? - John 14:6
Jesus' answer to the most diplomatic question of our time.
Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead? | Road to Emmaus Explained
Did Jesus really rise from the dead? Discover the Road to Emmaus, biblical prophecy, and the evidence behind Easter and the resurrection of Jesus.
How to Recognize False Prophets: Following the Right Voice
How do you recognize a false prophet? In Matthew 7:15-20, Jesus gives one test that cuts through every counterfeit voice: you will know them by their fruit.
Why Do You Give? Living for God's Approval, Not Man's Applause
Why do you give? In Matthew 6:1-4 Jesus moves past the act to the heart behind it — giving for God's approval, not man's applause. Here is what biblical giving really looks like.
Let Your Yes Be Yes: Jesus' Teaching on Truth and Integrity
What did Jesus mean by "let your yes be yes and your no be no"? In Matthew 5:33-37 He calls us to be so anchored by grace we don't need to prop ourselves up.
Understanding Jesus and the Law: Why Christ Came to Fulfill, Not Abolish
In Matthew 5:17-20, Jesus says he didn't come to abolish God's law but to fulfill it. Here is what that means for biblical authority and the righteousness only Christ can give you.
Who is Your True Lord?
Jesus Is Our Message: Why We Preach Christ as Lord
Breaking Free: When Jesus Breaks Every Chain - Mark 5
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When Jesus Meets You at the Well - John 4
Finding Living Water: Jesus' Encounter at the Well In a week filled with senseless violence and tragedy, many of us are left thirsting for answers, hope, and peace. This feeling of spiritual thirst mi…