Mountain Home Baptist Church

Revival message preached by Corey Martinez 10/10/2025

1 Peter 1:1-2

The Unchanging God in a Changing World
Introduction
In a world of constant change, Jesus Christ remains our unchanging anchor (Hebrews 13:8).
Main Points
God’s Love Never Fades
His grace and strength are always present.• His faithfulness works in every circumstance.• His concern for justice is unchanging.
A Solid Foundation
Build on the rock of Christ (Matthew 7).• Shifting sands of culture/opinion will not stand.
God Works All Things for Good
Romans 8:28—God redeems pain into blessing.• The cross turned the greatest evil into the greatest good.
The Best Is Yet to Come
Jeremiah 29:11—God’s plan is filled with peace and hope.• For believers, the best is always ahead.
Living With Unshakable Peace
God’s peace is unshakable.• Equips us to do good, pursue justice, and live with hope.
Conclusion
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. His love, foundation, purpose, promise, and peace never change.

Text: 1 John 5:18–21
Introduction- Relationships need protection—especially our relationship with God.- John shows us how: know who we are, abide in Jesus, and avoid idols.
1. Know Who We Are—and Who Our Enemy Is (vv. 18–19)- Born of God → No longer bound by sin• Not sinless perfection, but no habitual, unbroken pattern of sin.- Kept by Jesus → Protected from Satan• Christ keeps us; the devil cannot cling to us.- Set apart from the world• We belong to God, not under Satan’s control.
2. Abide in Jesus and Avoid Idols (vv. 20–21)- Know Him who is true• Knowledge of Jesus is experiential (ginosko).- Jesus is the true God and eternal life• Fully God and fully man—the source of real life.- Keep yourselves from idols• Idols can be obvious (statues) or subtle (career, money, self, relationships).• Idolatry always chokes fellowship with God.
ConclusionProtect your relationship with God by:1. Remembering who you are in Christ.2. Resting in Jesus’ protection.3. Knowing Him deeply.4. Guarding against idols.

1 John 5:13-17
IntroductionPrayer is not ritual—it is confidence in God.John shows us two lessons:1. Confidence in prayer2. Praying for a sinning brother1. Confidence in Prayer (vv. 14–15)• Confidence in Him – We know He hears us.• Ask Anything – Pray about everything (Philippians 4:6).• According to His Will – Prayer aligns us with God’s purposes.• Assurance – We can stand on His promises when we pray.2. Praying for a Sinning Brother (vv. 16–17)• First Response – Pray, don’t gossip.• God’s Promise – He gives life in response to prayer.• Sin Leading to Death – Some sins may lead to God’s discipline (1 Corinthians 11:30).• Not Every Sin Unto Death – All sin is serious, but not all in the same way.Applications1. Pray with confidence—God hears you.2. Pray about everything—big or small.3. Pray for others—especially when they fall.4. Trust God’s wisdom in hard situations.ConclusionPrayer is our lifeline to God.It shows confidence, love, and faith.Let us be a praying people—standing on His promises and lifting one another up.

Homecoming 2025.