Sermon - "The Promised Substitute" (1 Peter 1:18-21) (The Long Road to the Cross Series - 3 of 5)

Sermon - "The Promised Substitute" (1 Peter 1:18-21) (The Long Road to the Cross Series - 3 of 5) firstbaptist-eurekasprings.org --------------------------------------------------------------------- Jesus Christ was not God’s backup plan. He was the promised Substitute from before the foundation of the world. In this sermon from First Baptist Church – Eureka Springs, Pastor Howard continues the series "The Long Road to the Cross" by preaching from 1 Peter 1:18–21 and showing that our redemption was purchased not with silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ. This message explains why the cross was part of God’s eternal plan, how Jesus fulfilled what the Old Testament sacrifices pointed toward, and why the resurrection gives believers unshakable faith and hope in God. If you have ever wondered whether your salvation is secure, whether the cross was truly central to God’s plan, or what it means that Jesus is our Substitute, this sermon speaks directly to those questions. In this message: Why our redemption required the precious blood of Christ Why the Substitute was planned before the foundation of the world Why our faith and hope are grounded in the risen Christ This sermon will encourage believers, point sinners to Christ, and remind all who listen that salvation is entirely the work of God’s grace through Jesus Christ. First Baptist Church – Eureka Springs 100 Spring St. Eureka Springs, Arkansas Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this message with someone who needs to hear the gospel. #Sermon #ChristianSermon #FirstPeter #1Peter #JesusChrist #TheCross #Resurrection #Gospel #BiblePreaching #ExpositoryPreaching #Baptist #ChurchSermon #Faith #Hope #Salvation #EurekaSprings