In this powerful Mother's Day message, guest speaker Joe Stepp addresses the crisis of identity plaguing our culture by directing us back to our true standing in Christ. Drawing from Romans 5:1-5, Stepp reveals how believers have been justified by faith, giving us an unshakable spiritual position that includes peace with God, access to His presence, and the privilege of standing in His grace. With passionate delivery and practical insights, he challenges us to live according to our true identity rather than allowing the world to define us. Stepp reminds us that even in suffering, we can rejoice because it produces endurance, character, and hope—all sustained by God's love poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit. This encouraging message invites us to reset our thinking and relationships based on the finished work of Christ rather than our feelings or circumstances.

• Romans 5:1-5 - Our justified position in Christ and rejoicing in suffering
• Romans 4:22-25 - Abraham's faith counted as righteousness and its application to us
• John 8 - Jesus facing attacks on His identity
• Galatians 2:20 - "I have been crucified with Christ"
• James 1:2-4 - Count it joy when facing trials
• John 14:6 - Jesus is the only way to the Father
• Hebrews 4:16 - Boldly approaching the throne of grace
• Psalm 23:4 - God's presence in the valley of the shadow of death
• 1 John 5:13 - Knowing we have eternal life
• Romans 8:26-27 - The Spirit intercedes for us according to God's will

In this captivating message, Bruce Malone—chemical engineer, author, and director of Search for the Truth Ministries—explores how we can recapture our innate awe of God by examining His incredible creation. Drawing from the book of Job, Malone reminds us that when we face life's deepest struggles, God points us to His creation as evidence of His existence, power, and character. Through fascinating examples of God's ingenious design—from nearly indestructible tardigrades and invisibility-capable sea sapphires to the remarkable intelligence of honeybees and the marvel of bioluminescence—Malone demonstrates how modern science continually affirms biblical truth. This thought-provoking presentation challenges the evolutionary worldview while equipping believers to help others see the overwhelming evidence for a Creator who deserves our worship. Discover how reconnecting with the wonder of God's creation can restore our spiritual perspective and strengthen our faith in times of suffering.

• Job (entire book) - God's longest monologue about creation
• Job 19:25-27 - "I know that my Redeemer lives" and "my eyes have seen you"
• Romans 1:18-20 - Creation reveals God's eternal power, leaving us without excuse

Learn more about Bruce Malone and his ministry at https://searchforthetruth.net

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In this sermon, Pastor Scotty Brown explores Jesus' declaration of Lordship through the Sabbath controversy recorded in Luke 6. When Jesus and His disciples are confronted by Pharisees for plucking grain on the Sabbath, Christ responds by referencing David's actions and ultimately declaring Himself "Lord of the Sabbath"—a profound claim to divinity. Pastor Scotty unpacks how Jesus demonstrates that human need is more important than religious ritual, and that God's mercy always stands above the law. Through biblical insights and personal reflections, this message challenges us to recognize Jesus' supreme authority over all creation and to find true rest in relationship with Him rather than rigid religious observance. Be encouraged to worship the Lord of the Sabbath, who offers mercy, peace, and rest for your soul.

• Luke 6:1-5 - Jesus and disciples picking grain on the Sabbath
• Daniel 5 - The handwriting on the wall and God who holds our breath
• Luke 4:31 - Jesus teaching on the Sabbath day in the synagogue
• Deuteronomy 23:25 - Permission to pluck grain from a neighbor's field
• 1 Samuel 21 - David eating the showbread from the tabernacle
• Isaiah 61 - The Spirit of the Lord anointing Jesus
• Matthew 12:5 - Priests working in the temple on the Sabbath being blameless
• Psalm 8:9 - "O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name"
• Romans 1:24-25 - Warning against worshiping creation instead of Creator
• Mark 2:27 - "The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath"
• Matthew 11:28 - "Come to me, all you who are weary... and I will give you rest"
• Colossians 1 - All things created through Christ and held together by Him

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