The Bible is clear: every person will spend eternity in one of two places—heaven with Christ or separated from God in a place called hell. Revelation 20 presents one of the most sobering passages in all of Scripture, reminding us that eternity is not a distant concept but a certain reality. Pastor Mike Sanders of …
Heaven is one of the most fascinating and mysterious topics in Scripture. Many people wonder: What will it be like? Where is it? What does the Bible actually say about heaven? In his recent series on Hope Worth Having, Pastor Mike Sanders unpacks these questions by walking through 2 Corinthians 12 and other key passages. …
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When John Lennon sang “Imagine there’s no heaven, it’s easy if you try”, he was asking people to envision a world without eternity—no heaven above us, no hell below us, no future beyond today. But if we imagine such a world, we also imagine a universe where justice is never complete, suffering has no answer, …
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The world is searching for hope. Politicians promise reform, scientists search for answers, and self-help gurus promise inner peace—but none of these offer lasting hope. The only true hope for humanity is found in Jesus Christ. This truth is not a recent invention, nor is it confined to the New Testament. From Genesis to Revelation, …
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Life rarely goes according to our plans. We face detours, disappointments, and challenges that seem to arrive at the worst possible times. Yet for followers of Christ, there is a comforting truth that steadies us in the storm: God’s providence is always at work, even when we can’t see it. In Acts 28, the Apostle …
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Life doesn’t ask for permission before your troubles roll in. Maybe you’ve faced a diagnosis, a financial setback, or heartbreak that left you wondering where God is in all of it. In Acts 27, the Apostle Paul finds himself caught in a violent storm on his way to stand trial in Rome. His ship is …
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Life isn’t always calm seas and smooth sailing. At some point, each of us will face storms — moments of pain, uncertainty, or hardship that shake us. But the good news is, we don’t have to go through these times alone or without hope. In Acts 27, we find the Apostle Paul on a journey …
Every believer has a story. And whether your testimony includes hardship, redemption, or quiet obedience, God can use it to impact others. In Acts 26, the Apostle Paul stands before King Agrippa not to defend himself, but to witness for Christ. Through his example, we learn not only how to share our faith—but how to …
In Acts 25, we find the Apostle Paul once again facing intense opposition—not for any crime he’s committed, but for boldly proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. As Pastor Mike Sanders reminds us, it’s in these moments of hostility and hardship that we see the power, patience, and purpose of God’s people come to life. …
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In a world that often resists truth and increasingly challenges biblical values, how do we remain faithful? Acts chapter 24 gives us a powerful answer through the example of the apostle Paul, who quite literally put his faith on trial—before religious leaders, political authorities, and a hostile culture. Paul’s defense wasn’t just about clearing his …
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