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Title: How Do You Know You Are a Christian? | Clayton KingHow do you know you are a Christian? The world would look at your actions and possessions to determine your status as a Christian. According to the world’s standards, you know you are a Christian when you fit criteria like…Being a good person.Being raised in a Christian family.Loving everyone.Being baptized.Going to church. According to Romans 10:9-10, you know you are a Christian if you do these three things: Confess with your mouth.Believe with your heart.Ask Jesus to save you. Join Clayton King as he shares how you can know that you are a Christian. Clayton King is the founder of Clayton King Ministries, which exists to share the grace and love of Jesus Christ, make disciples of all people, and nurture those who have a personal relationship with Him. Clayton’s team works alongside churches, domestic outreach ministries, and global missionaries to preach the gospel and make disciples.Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifelsBe a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/#AbundantLife#ClaytonKing#Sermon#Christian#Salvation Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey: https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

Angels worship Jesus because they are mere servants while He is Sovereign. They are messengers and ministers, but Jesus is the Messiah. Jesus is better than angels because while they live to serve, Jesus lives to save! 3 reasons why Jesus is better than the angels: 1.) Jesus is better because of His excellent name. Christ’s name deserves better acclaim because He died for our sins, rose again, and is now seated in heaven as King of kings! 2.) Jesus is better because of His eternal fame. The term “firstborn” doesn’t refer to Christ’s birth but rather His rank. Angels worship Him because He is superior in authority. 3.) Jesus is better because of His everlasting claim. As Creator, He has an everlasting claim over all creation because He is eternal in His deity, monarchy, and mercy. Jesus is better than anything else in which we might put our hope. Join Pastor Phil Hopper in a study of Hebrews to learn why Jesus is better than angels. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! ● Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pasto... ● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/ #AbundantLife #Sermon #studyofhebrews #jesusisbetterthan #angels Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels   Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/ Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/ Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey: https://alife.livingproof.co/   More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

The theme of Hebrews is the complete sufficiency and the absolute supremacy of Jesus Christ. It was written to strengthen the Hebrews’ wavering faith and prove that Jesus is the One! Jesus is the perfect sacrifice because He was completely sinless. He became a Man to become our sacrificial lamb. The Son of God became flesh for three reasons: 1.) To express God’s Word. God said it. The prophets wrote it. But Jesus came to show it! You cannot separate the Word of God from the Son of God. To grow in your relationship with God’s Son, you must grow in your relationship with God’s Word. The Bible is the written Word, but Jesus is the Living Word. 2.) To execute God’s Will. It was Christ who executed God’s will at creation and God’s will for redemption. Jesus Christ is the perfect sacrifice because He took all our sins on Him to make a way for us to have a personal relationship with God. 3.) To exalt God’s Worth. Christ did more than bring God’s revelation—He is God revealed. He is worthy of our worship. All of me for all of Him! Join Pastor Phil in a study of Hebrews to learn more about how Jesus is the perfect sacrifice to atone for our sins. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! ● Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pasto... ● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/ #AbundantLife #Sermon #studyofhebrews #lambofgod #jesusistheperfectsacrifice Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels   Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/ Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/ Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey: https://alife.livingproof.co/   More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

People claim that Jesus’ resurrection didn’t happen, that maybe Jesus didn’t die, and that He couldn’t be fully man and God. However, an eyewitness account of Jesus’ crucifixion is recorded in the gospels, proving the validity of His death and resurrection. This eyewitness of Jesus’ crucifixion is from the perspective of a Roman centurion who presided over the crucifixion. This man had crucified countless convicted criminals, but he saw something different in Jesus. While the soldiers scourged, tortured, mocked, beat, and spit on Jesus, He remained silent. He made no defense for Himself. The centurion saw that He wasn’t controlled by anger and bitterness. Jesus cried, bled, and suffered as a man, but He did not fight back or curse the Romans. He was strong but gentle, like a lamb going willingly to the slaughter. After watching Jesus give up His life on the cross, the centurion realized that He truly was the Son of God. When Jesus rose from the dead, His identity as the Jewish Messiah was undeniable. Join Pastor Phil as he shares the details of Resurrection Weekend through the eyewitness account of Jesus’ crucifixion. Join Pastor Phil Hopper to learn how to love like Jesus did leading up to His death on the cross. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! ● Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pasto... ● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/ #AbundantLife #Sermon #eastersunday #resurrectionweekend #heisrisen Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels   Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/ Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/ Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey: https://alife.livingproof.co/   More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

The Bible goes to great lengths to expose our need for a Savior. We are sentenced to spiritual death, but Jesus took our place when He died on the cross. We see our need for a Savior illustrated through Barabbas. Three steps to recognize our need for a Savior: 1. We need a substitute. Barabbas is a picture of all of us spiritually. We are dead in our sin apart from Christ. 2. Jesus is the substitute. Jesus brings redemption, forgiveness, and freedom to sinners. His sacrifice is the only way we can be released from our spiritual death sentence. 3. Choose Jesus Christ. We either choose Jesus, or we choose someone else to be our Savior. Only He can stand in our place and bring salvation. Jesus took our place, so we did not receive the punishment we deserved, and in doing so, He lavished grace upon us. Join Pastor Chad Glover to learn more about how Jesus took our place and the proper response to His sacrifice. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! ● Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/ #AbundantLife #Sermon #loveondisplay #salvation #Jesus Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels   Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/ Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/ Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey: https://alife.livingproof.co/   More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

Love is not something we merely say; it’s something we must do! Learning how to love like Jesus requires humility and selflessness as we imitate the example He set for us. The 3 characteristics that teach us how to love like Jesus: 1.) Christ’s love was unselfish. The Creator of the Universe got down on his knees and did the work of the “lowliest” of servants—washing the feet of His disciples. 2.) Christ’s love was unconditional. Even though Jesus knew that Judas was about to betray Him—He washed His feet anyway. He showed love to Him unconditionally. 3.) Christ’s love was undeniable. The love of Christ is undeniable because His love is demonstrated. Love is not revealed simply by what we say but rather by what we show. Join Pastor Phil Hopper to learn how to love like Jesus did leading up to His death on the cross. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! ● Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pasto... ● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/ #AbundantLife #Sermon #loveondisplay #lastsupper #Jesus Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels   Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/ Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/ Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey: https://alife.livingproof.co/   More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

We were created to worship our Creator, and our worship does not find its fulfillment in anything other than Jesus. Acts of worship can be costly. They can cost us time, money, and other resources, but these sacrifices fulfill the definition of worship: to give all of yourself for all of Jesus. 3 examples of acts of worship: 1.) Serving Jesus is an act of worship. 2.) Sitting with Jesus is an act of worship. 3.) Sacrificing for Jesus is an act of worship. Join Pastor Chad Glover as he shares examples of these acts of worship in the Bible and how we can live them out daily. ● Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/ On Sunday, March 17, we will move to new service times across our campuses. Blue Springs, Independence, Lee’s Summit, and online (livingproof.co/online) service times: 7:45, 9:30, and 11:20 am Crossroads Campus service times: 9:30 and 11:20 am Online (Facebook and YouTube) 7:45 am Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels   Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/ Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/ Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey: https://alife.livingproof.co/   More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

Apart from Christ, we are born spiritually stone dead. It’s Christ who makes us spiritually alive—living stones! 1 Peter 2:5, “…you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” As living stones, we can worship God in 2 ways: 1.) We put His love on display through giving generously. 2.) We put His love on display through sharing the gospel openly. Jesus alone has the power to give us life. If the rocks could cry out His praises, they would never stop testifying about who Jesus is and what He has done. Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he shares how we can worship God by putting His love on display. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! ● Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pasto... ● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/ On Sunday, March 17, we will move to new service times across our campuses. Blue Springs, Independence, Lee’s Summit, and online (livingproof.co/online) service times: 7:45, 9:30, and 11:20 am Crossroads Campus service times: 9:30 and 11:20 am Online (Facebook and YouTube) 7:45 am #AbundantLife #Sermon #loveondisplay #rockswillcryout Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels   Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/ Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/ Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey: https://alife.livingproof.co/   More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

Why should Christians be involved in government? Godly people engaged in government influence godly outcomes. Examples of Christians in government abound, including Joseph, Daniel, and Nehemiah, who brought godly outcomes even in ungodly governing systems. In Matthew 5:13, Jesus calls us to be the salt of the earth. Because the Church is no longer “salty,” our society is decaying morally and spiritually. How can Christians be the salt of the earth? By seeking first the kingdom of God (Matthew 6:33). As Christians, our allegiance must first be to the Kingdom of God and the multi-ethnic family of God. If we seek the Kingdom of God first, we will think biblically, not merely politically. The Church needs to repent of political idolatry, compromise morally, and spiritual apathy. Only then will the Church again become “salty” – the moral conscience of society. Join Pastor Phil Hopper as he shares biblical examples of Christians in government and practical ways we can be “the salt of the earth” in politics. Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith! ● Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: / abundantlifelsInstagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: / philhopperkcInstagram: / philhopper_kcWeb: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pasto...● Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/ On Sunday, March 17, we will move to new service times across all of our campuses. Blue Springs, Independence, Lee’s Summit, and online (livingproof.co/online) service times:7:45, 9:30, and 11:20 am Crossroads Campus service times:9:30 and 11:20 am Online (Facebook and YouTube)7:45 am #AbundantLife#Sermon#saltoftheearth#godandgovernment#christiansingovernment Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey: https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/

Matt Carter is the vice president of mobilization for Send Network, a partnership of people planting churches everywhere for everyone. Before joining Send Network, Matt founded The Austin Stone Community Church, which sent over 300 full-time missionaries to unreached people groups around the world during his time there.   The Great Commission is a call for all believers. Send Network exists to help believers fulfill the Great Commission by reaching cities with the Gospel, making disciples, and planting churches.   3 reasons why every believer should engage in the Great Commission:   1) Jesus commanded us to.  2) We have future brothers and sisters in Christ who have not heard the message.  3) Our generation has such a small window of time to make an impact on the Great Commission, and then it’s over…   Join Matt Carter as he shares what God is doing through Send Network and encourages us to engage with Jesus’ commands in the Great Commission.   Don’t forget to click the “bell” to SUBSCRIBE to get more videos like this to grow your faith!   - Connect with us on Social Media ↴  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels   - Connect with Pastor Phil ↴  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKC  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/  Web: https://livingproof.co/about-us/pastor-phil/   Be a part of the Great Commission: https://livingproof.co/irresistible/   More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/   Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/   On Sunday, March 17, we will move to new service times across all of our campuses.   Blue Springs, Independence, Lee’s Summit, and online (livingproof.co/online) service times:  7:45, 9:30, and 11:20 am   Crossroads Campus service times:  9:30 and 11:20 am   Online (Facebook and YouTube)  7:45 am   #AbundantLife  #Sermon  #GreatCommission  #SendNetwork  #thecallforbelievers Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey: https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/