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05/28/2026

Day 4: The Power of the Cross ✝️🔥

To the world… the cross looks foolish.

A Savior dying?
A King hanging on a cross?
Victory through suffering?

That makes no sense to human wisdom.

People want power.
Strength.
Status.
Success.

But God chose a cross.

And that’s exactly why the Gospel is so powerful. ❤️

God has always worked through what the world overlooks.

He chose:

shepherds instead of kings
fishermen instead of scholars
weak people instead of impressive people

Why?

So nobody could brag about themselves.

So the glory would belong to Him alone. 🙌

At the cross, Jesus — the sinless Son of God — took our place.

He carried:

our shame
our guilt
our punishment
our hell

When Jesus cried:

“My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”

He was experiencing the separation that our sin deserved.

The innocent One was treated like the guilty…
so the guilty could be treated like sons and daughters.

That’s the power of the cross.

And when we truly focus on that…
our petty arguments suddenly seem very small.

Because the cross reminds us:

none of us earned salvation
none of us deserved grace
and all of us desperately needed Jesus

The cross levels the ground.

At the foot of the cross:

pride dies
boasting disappears
division fades
and grace takes over ✨

The world may call the Gospel foolish…

But that “foolish” message is still changing lives today.

Not because of clever presentations.
Not because of personalities.
Not because of programs.

But because the cross still has power. 🔥

Verse:
“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” — 1 Corinthians 1:18

Reflection:
How does remembering Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross reshape the way you view disagreements and divisions among believers?

Quote:
“When we focus on the cross, our differences begin to fade.”

Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for taking my place on the cross. Keep my heart centered on Your sacrifice and help me walk in humility, unity, and grace toward others. Amen. 🙏✨

From Sermon:
https://faithbaptistblanchester.com/2026/05/24/are-we-following-jesus/

05/27/2026

Day 3: Worth Fighting For ✝️⚔️

Not every battle is worth fighting.

But some truths?
Some truths are worth standing on no matter the cost.

The Gospel is one of them. 🔥

Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
He died on the cross.
He rose from the grave.
Salvation comes by grace through faith.
The Word of God is true.

Those are not negotiable.

Paul was so serious about protecting the Gospel that he said:

“Even if an angel from heaven preaches another gospel… let him be accursed.”

That’s strong language because the Gospel is eternally important.

But here’s where wisdom matters:

Not every disagreement is a Gospel issue.

And sometimes Christians treat preferences like they’re doctrines.

We divide over:

music styles 🎵
traditions ⛪
personalities
clothing
politics
church methods

…while forgetting the thing that actually saves people:
Jesus Christ crucified and risen.

Paul teaches in Romans 14 that there are disputable matters — areas where believers may disagree while still loving one another and remaining united in Christ.

The problem comes when we elevate secondary things to primary importance.

That’s when churches stop feeling like families…
and start feeling like battlefields. ⚠️

The cross levels the ground for all of us.

At the foot of the cross:

the rich stand beside the poor
the educated beside the simple
Baptists beside Pentecostals
old believers beside brand new Christians

Because none of us are saved by preference.

We’re saved by Jesus. ❤️

This doesn’t mean truth doesn’t matter.

It means we must be wise enough to know:

what must be defended
and what should be surrendered for the sake of unity.

Fight for the Gospel.

Fight for truth.

But don’t destroy your brother over things Jesus never intended to divide His church.

Verse:
“But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed.” — Galatians 1:8

Reflection:
What secondary issues are you tempted to treat like primary Gospel truths?

Quote:
“The Gospel is worth fighting for. Preferences are not worth dividing the body of Christ over.”

Prayer:
Lord, give me wisdom to know what truths must be defended and what preferences should be surrendered in love. Keep my heart centered on the Gospel above everything else. Amen. 🙏✨

From Sermon :
https://faithbaptistblanchester.com/2026/05/24/are-we-following-jesus/

05/26/2026

Day 2: Fighting the Wrong Battle ⚔️🛑

Satan is smarter than most people give him credit for.

When persecution didn’t stop the early church…
he changed tactics.

If he couldn’t destroy the church from the outside…
he would try to divide it from the inside. ⚠️

And honestly?

He’s still doing it today.

Churches split over:

worship styles 🎵
politics 🗳️
personalities 👤
traditions ⛪
preferences
carpet colors
even which direction the toilet paper should roll 😅

Meanwhile… people are dying without Jesus.

And sometimes the church is so busy arguing with itself…
that it forgets the mission entirely.

That’s exactly what the enemy wants.

Because Satan understands something many believers forget:

👉 A divided church is a powerless church.

When believers fight each other instead of fighting for the Gospel…
the witness of the church grows weak.

The message gets drowned out by noise.

But when God’s people unite around Jesus and His Gospel? 🔥

That’s when things change.

Throughout Scripture, God has always used ordinary people united under His purpose:

Gideon’s 300
David against Goliath
the disciples after Pentecost

None of them looked powerful by worldly standards.

But unity under God’s banner made them unstoppable. 🙌

The goal isn’t pretending disagreements don’t exist.

The goal is refusing to let secondary things become more important than the cross.

Because at the foot of the cross:

pride dies
division shrinks
and unity grows ❤️

Verse:
“Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion…” — 1 Peter 5:8

Reflection:
What small or secondary issues have you seen distract believers from the real mission of the Gospel?

Quote:
“If Satan can’t destroy the church… he’ll try to distract it by making believers fight each other.”

Prayer:
Father, help me stop fighting the wrong battles. Keep my heart focused on the Gospel and teach me to pursue unity with other believers for Your glory. Amen. 🙏✨

From Sermon
https://faithbaptistblanchester.com/2026/05/24/are-we-following-jesus/

05/25/2026

Day 1: What’s in a Name? ⛪✝️

It’s amazing how quickly we identify ourselves by labels.

“I’m Baptist.”
“I’m Methodist.”
“I’m Pentecostal.”
“I’m non-denominational.”

Now listen… there’s nothing wrong with church traditions or denominations in themselves.

But there is a problem when the label becomes bigger than Jesus. ⚠️

The church in Corinth struggled with this exact issue.

Some people said:

“I follow Paul.”
“I follow Apollos.”
“I follow Peter.”

And Paul steps in and asks a powerful question:

“Is Christ divided?” 🤔

The answer is obvious:
No.

Jesus isn’t divided.
And His people shouldn’t be either.

Somewhere along the way, many believers started identifying themselves more by the name on the building than by the Savior on the cross.

But our primary identity is not:

our denomination
our tradition
our favorite preacher
our church culture

Our identity is found in Christ alone. 🙌

That doesn’t mean doctrine doesn’t matter.
Truth absolutely matters.

But we must never let secondary things become more important than the Gospel itself.

Because the world is watching how Christians treat one another.

And sometimes our divisions preach louder than our sermons.

At the end of the day:
Jesus was crucified for us.
Not a denomination.
Not a movement.
Not a personality.

Jesus. ❤️

Verse:
“Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you?” — 1 Corinthians 1:13

Reflection:
What label or identity do you sometimes cling to more tightly than your identity as a follower of Jesus?

Quote:
“We started identifying ourselves by the name on the building instead of the One we serve.”

Prayer:
Lord, remind me that my identity is found first and foremost in You. Help me love other believers with unity, humility, and grace. Amen. 🙏

From Sermon :
https://faithbaptistblanchester.com/2026/05/24/are-we-following-jesus/

05/24/2026

In fighting of Gods Children over silly things

05/24/2026

We all have a story,
Lets tell it with someone.

05/22/2026

Day 5: Your Story Matters
Devotional
Your testimony isn't just a nice story—it's a weapon against darkness. Every struggle you've overcome, every moment God has shown up in your life, every time you've experienced His grace becomes ammunition for someone else's freedom. You don't need a dramatic conversion story or a perfect life to have a powerful testimony. Your story of God's faithfulness in ordinary moments can be exactly what someone needs to hear. The enemy wants you to believe your past disqualifies you, but God wants to use your past to qualify you for ministry. You don't have to have it all together to help someone else. In fact, your brokenness might be exactly what makes your story relatable and powerful. Church isn't the finish line—it's the starting point for sharing God's love with a world that desperately needs to hear it.

Bible Verse
They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony. - Revelation 12:11
Reflection Question
What part of your story of God's faithfulness could encourage someone who is struggling today?

Quote
Your testimony could be the very thing that ends up setting someone else free.
Prayer
Lord, help me see my story as a gift to others. Give me courage to share how You've worked in my life to bring hope to those who need it.

Brought to you by Faith Baptist Church Blanchester Ohio:
https://faithbaptistblanchester.com/2026/05/18/love-god-love-others-too/

05/21/2026

Day 4: The Power of Listening Love 👂❤️🙏

In a world full of noise…
everyone is trying to be heard. 📢

Everyone has advice.
Everyone has opinions.
Everyone has answers.

But not everyone has someone who will simply listen. 👂

And sometimes… that’s exactly what people need most.

Brought to you by Faith Baptist Church Blanchester, Ohio:
https://faithbaptistblanchester.com/2026/05/18/love-god-love-others-too/

Not a fix.
Not a lecture.
Not a quick solution.

Just presence. ❤️

When you truly listen to someone, you’re saying:

“You matter.”
“Your story matters.”
“I’m not here to judge you—I’m here to hear you.”

That kind of love is rare… but powerful.

Because Jesus didn’t come for the “perfect.”
He came for the sick, the hurting, the broken. 🙏

And He met people right where they were.

So when we slow down enough to listen without interrupting…
without rushing to fix…
without needing to be right…

we reflect the heart of Jesus in a very real way.

Sometimes healing doesn’t start with answers.
It starts with someone who just stays. 🕊️

Verse:
“It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.” — Matthew 9:12

Reflection:
Who in your life needs someone to simply listen to them without judgment or advice?

Quote:
“You love them by listening.”

Prayer:
God, help me slow down and truly listen to others. Give me a heart that is present, patient, and loving—just like You are with me. Amen. 🙏✨

05/20/2026

Day 3: When Chains Fall ⛓️💥🙏

Something happens in that prison that nobody could have planned.

Paul and Silas are worshiping.
The ground starts shaking. 🌍
The prison doors swing open.
And every chain falls off.

Not slowly.
Not partially.
Completely. 💥

This wasn’t just coincidence—it was God responding to praise in a place that looked hopeless.

But here’s the part that really stands out:

They don’t run.

They don’t escape.

They stay. 😳

Because what God was doing wasn’t just about freedom from prison…
it was about freedom for someone else.

The jailer wakes up ready to end his life—thinking everything is lost.

But instead of judgment…
he meets grace. ❤️

And in one of the most unexpected moments in Scripture…
the man responsible for locking them up becomes the one asking:

“What must I do to be saved?” 🙌

That’s what God can do with surrendered faith in suffering.

Sometimes your breakthrough isn’t just about you.
It’s about who’s watching you go through it.

Your faith in pressure…
your peace in chaos…
your worship in pain…

can become the very thing God uses to unlock someone else’s life. 🔑

Verse:
“Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake…” — Acts 16:26

Reflection:
What “chains” in your life—or in someone watching you—might God want to break through your faithfulness?

Quote:
“When worship fills the room, chains don’t just shake… they fall.”

Prayer:
Father, I believe You are still the God who breaks chains. Use my faith in hard places to bring freedom to others who are watching. Amen. 🙏

Brought to you by Faith Baptist Church Blanchester Ohio:
https://faithbaptistblanchester.com/2026/05/18/love-god-love-others-too/

05/19/2026

Day 2: Worship in the Darkness 🌑🎶🙏

Paul and Silas didn’t end up in prison because they did something wrong.

They ended up there because they were faithful.

Beaten.
Bleeding.
Locked up. 😔

And at midnight—the worst part of the night—they did something unexpected:

They worshiped.

Not quietly.
Not secretly.
Not in defeat.

They prayed.
They sang.
They lifted their voices to God right there in the darkness. 🎶🔥

And here’s what’s powerful:

“The other prisoners were listening.” (Acts 16:25)

That means their worship wasn’t just personal—it was prophetic.
It became a testimony in a place of suffering.

Because when you worship in your darkest moment…
you’re declaring something loud and clear:

God is still good here. 🙌
God is still present here.
God is still worthy here.

And people notice.

Not because the situation changed yet…
but because you did not change your faith in the situation.

Your worship in pain speaks louder than a perfect sermon ever could.

It tells people:

God is bigger than this
God is still in control
God is still worthy of praise

Even here. Even now. Even this. ❤️

Verse:
“About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God…” — Acts 16:25

Reflection:
How could your response to hardship become a testimony that points others to God’s faithfulness?

Quote:
“They had church right in the middle of that prison—and they weren’t ashamed of it.”

Prayer:
Lord, teach me to worship You not only in good times, but in dark times too. Let my faith in difficulty become a light for others who are watching. Amen. 🙏✨

This sermon was brought to you by Faith Baptist Church in Blanchester Ohio :
https://faithbaptistblanchester.com/2026/05/18/love-god-love-others-too/

05/18/2026

Day 1: Love Without Limits ❤️🌍

Jesus didn’t make following Him complicated.

He took all of Scripture and brought it down to two things:

Love God completely 🙏
Love people deeply ❤️

Simple… but not easy.

Because the real challenge isn’t understanding the command, it’s living it.

It’s easy to love in comfortable spaces:

people who think like us
people who treat us well
people who don’t cost us anything

But Jesus calls us beyond that.

Because real love doesn’t stay in safe places.
Real love crosses lines.
Real love moves toward people others avoid.

That means:

the forgotten
the broken
the overlooked
the ones society has written off

Those are not interruptions to the mission of God…
they are the mission. 🙌

And here’s the foundation of it all:

We love others because we have first been loved by God.

When you understand how radically God loves you…
you stop asking, “Who deserves my love?”
and start asking, “Who needs it most?” ❤️

Verse:
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart… and love your neighbor as yourself.” — Matthew 22:37–39

Reflection:
Who in your life or community feels forgotten or overlooked that God may be calling you to love intentionally?

Quote:
“Everything hangs on these two commandments: love God and love others.”

Prayer:
God, help me see people the way You see them. Give me courage to love beyond my comfort zone and extend Your love to those who need it most. Amen. 🙏✨

From Faith Baptist Church Sermon :
https://faithbaptistblanchester.com/2026/05/18/love-god-love-others-too/

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