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Big Questions Christians Ask: What Does It Mean to Be Born Again? John 3

In this episode of Big Questions Christians Ask, we look at Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus in John 3 and answer the question: What does it mean to be born again? This message explains that the new birth is not simply becoming more religious, improving behavior, or having an emotional experience. It is the supernatural work of God by the Holy Spirit, giving spiritual life to those who are dead in sin. Through John 3:1–18, we see that salvation comes through God’s love, Christ’s death on the cross, and faith in Him. Jesus’ words are clear and personal: “You must be born again.”

Big Questions Christians Ask: The Hope of the New Heaven and New Earth

In this sermon, All Things Made New: The Hope of the New Heaven and New Earth, we explore the Bible’s glorious promise that God will not abandon His creation but will redeem, restore, and renew it through Jesus Christ. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture points us to a future where sin, sorrow, death, and pain are gone forever, and God dwells with His people in perfect joy. This message from Revelation 21:1–5 calls believers to live with eternal hope and invites all who are thirsty to come to Christ, the Lamb who makes all things new.

Big Questions Christians Ask: What Happens When We Die?

In this episode, we tackle one of life’s most unavoidable and deeply personal questions: What happens when we die? Drawing from Scripture—especially Luke 16 and 1 Corinthians 15—we explore the biblical teaching on life after death, including the reality of immediate conscious existence, eternal destiny, and the promise of resurrection. This conversation cuts through cultural speculation to offer clear, hope-filled truth grounded in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Whether you’re a believer, skeptic, or seeker, this episode invites you to consider not just what comes next—but how that shapes your life right now.

Big Questions Christians Ask: Can I Lose My Salvation?

In this episode of Big Questions Christians Ask, we tackle one of the most pressing and personal questions in the Christian life: Can I lose my salvation? Drawing from Romans 5:1–11, we explore the powerful truth that salvation is not only given by God’s grace—but also sustained by it. Discover how peace with God, the work of Christ, and the presence of the Holy Spirit provide unshakable assurance for the believer. Whether you’re wrestling with doubt, walking through hardship, or seeking clarity, this episode offers biblical insight and encouragement: those whom God saves, He secures—completely, eternally, and personally.

The Emmaus Road Luke 24

On this episode, we journey down the Road to Emmaus in Luke 24—a story not of immediate triumph, but of confusion, disappointment, and unmet expectations. As two discouraged disciples walk away from Jerusalem, the risen Christ draws near, though they do not yet recognize Him. Through Scripture, conversation, and revelation, their despair is transformed into burning hope. This message explores how God often exceeds our expectations—not by meeting them in the ways we imagine, but by fulfilling His greater plan. Discover how Christ meets us in our doubts, opens our eyes through His Word, and reminds us that we are never walking alone