Title: New Creations: The Promise of Divine Reconciliation Are you tired of chasing a "carrot on a stick"? In this sermon, Pastor Adam Wright explores why living in the flesh—the part of us formed from the dust of the ground—can never lead to God's best,. The enemy often dangles the promise of satisfaction, fulfillment, and happiness before our souls, knowing these things can never be reached through the flesh alone. Drawing from Genesis 2:7 and 2 Corinthians 5, this message reveals the "good news" that while we are physically tied to a cursed ground, we are spiritually animated by the very breath of God,,. Through the power of divine reconciliation, we are no longer defined by our past or our physical limitations but are made into completely new creations,. Key Takeaways from this Message: The Carrot on a Stick: Understand how the flesh pursues rewards it can never actually catch,. Our Origin Story: Discover the significance of being formed from the dust and receiving life through God's "inspiration" (breath),. Total Restoration: Learn what it means to be reconciled to God, moving from a state of "mutiny" to being called His friend,. Living as a New Creation: Embrace the promise that in Christ, the old has passed away and the new has come. The Ministry of Reconciliation: Discover our role as ambassadors for Christ, wearing the "righteousness of God",. Scripture References: Genesis 2:7 – The formation of man from dust and the breath of life. 2 Corinthians 5:1 – Our earthly bodies as "tents",. 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 – Becoming new creations and the ministry of reconciliation,,. Revelation 21:5 – God making all things new. Stop chasing the world's carrots and start living in the eternal promise of God’s best for your life,. He knows you by name and has cleared the road for you through His Word. Date: January 18, 2026 Series: Into God's Best for Your Life