AS IT WAS 4: From Sinners to Saints

In the final installment of the "As It Was" series, this message explores how the reality of Easter changes everything, moving us from a "normal" life into a new, resurrection life. The speaker details three profound transformations made possible by Jesus: shifting from sinners to saints, strangers to citizens, and tombs to temples. Being a "saint" is defined not as being perfect, but as being "set apart" and justified through Jesus' sacrifice. Using a relatable cafeteria analogy, the message illustrates how believers are no longer outsiders but wanted members of God's household who have a reserved spot at His table. Furthermore, students are challenged to see themselves as temples of the Holy Spirit, recognizing that their lives and bodies have been "bought with a price" and have eternal significance. The episode concludes with a stirring call to leave the "grave" of old habits and lies behind, choosing instead to walk daily in the new identity Jesus has already won. (Preached by Steve Coots on April 8th, 2026 to Crossroads Youth)