Believers in Christ live between two worlds. We are seated together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus yet our members are here on the earth. We live in the world, but we are not of the world. God has granted those in Christ a twofold perspective because of this. God has translated us into the kingdom of His Son, the kingdom of light which enlightens the eyes of our understanding of the good pleasure of the Father's will and eternal purpose in Christ, and the world to come, but also from that light the clear understanding of the darkness of this world. Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher introduces "This World Series" by calling our attention to this reality and laying the foundation for us to walk by faith as we live in this world patiently waiting to go to the better one.
Lesson 1 | This World and The World to Come
This World
February 1, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Ephesians 1:14—2:3
Lesson 12 | Faith Is the Victory
April 25, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • 1 John 1:1–5
In this sermon, Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher discusses the role of faith in overcoming the world and the spiritual battles faced by believers. Faith in Christ and the heavenly realities in Christ is the victory that enables believers to overcome the temptations and distractions of the world. The sermon covers various topics, including the importance of setting our affections on heavenly things, being filled with heavenly riches, contentment in Christ, fellowship with other believers, and putting on the full armor of God. Be encouraged to exercise faith, meditate on God's Word, and stand firm against spiritual wickedness of darkness by knowing and believing in the power of Christ.
Lesson 11 | Mind Not Earthly Things
April 18, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Philippians 3:13–21
Christians live in this world but are not of this world. Thus we shine as light amidst perverseness and crookedness. Yet, the darkness of this world preys upon the faculties God has given unto His worship and service - one of those faculties is the mind. The world has no shortage of thoughts for you to think contrary to God's thoughts. Hence, Christians should not mind earthly things but rather set their affection on things above. In this lesson, Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher teaches what minding earthly things is and isn't, some reasons for doing so, and some evidences that we are.
Lesson 10 | The Believers View & Response to the Wicked
April 12, 2024 • Josh Strelecki • Proverbs 23:17
How are Christians to view the wicked and their wickedness? How are believers in Jesus Christ to act toward and respond in this present evil world? Josh Strelecki, Pastor-Teacher answers these questions in this lesson and underscores the message God has given us for this world.