The Power of God
Romans 1:16-17
When we began our study of Paul’s letter to the church in Rome I told you that this letter has been used by God to transform countless lives and spark revivals across the globe. One of the revivals, or maybe I should say, “reformations,” that came about because of the letter to the Romans is [...]
I’m Not Ashamed
Romans 1:16
I have a declaration to make this morning. A statement that I just can’t keep to myself. I have been pondering the possible repercussions my announcement could bring about. I have been considering the potential consequences of my disclosure. I’ve weighed the benefits of keeping it to myself against the cost of letting the cat [...]
I Want to Walk Worthy
Ephesians 4:1-3
This morning we are turning the corner in our study of Paul’s letter to the folks in Ephesus. For the past several weeks, as we’ve been working our way through Ephesians 1-3, we’ve been seeking to learn about the great doctrines Paul has shared with the people. These great doctrines have helped us to understand [...]
There’s No “I” in Team!
Romans 14:13-23
Any person who has ever played a team sport has heard their coach say, “There is no ‘I’ in team.” We’ve heard the phrase so much that it has become a cliché, but the phrase is absolutely true. If you have a line-up filled with individuals who put the team before their own goals and [...]
His Ways Leads to Praise!
Romans 11:33-36
This week we reach the climax of the first eleven chapters of Paul�s letter to the church in Rome. For the past year we have been studying, line-by-line and verse-by-verse, the most remarkable theological document ever written. For the past year we have witnessed Paul unfold before us the �mystery� of God�s salvation history. In [...]
Who Would Have Ever Thought It?
Romans 11:11-16
It�s a wild world isn�t it? Who can even begin to understand the puzzles, peculiarities, and particularities of life and the wonders of creation? I often hear people say, �I just don�t understand?� Well, I don�t either, but that is one of the most intriguing things about this life isn�t it? We just don�t understand. [...]
It’s Not Over!
Romans 11:1-10
Throughout Romans 9-11 we have followed Paul as he has explained Gods relationship with His Chosen People, the Jews. Paul had an intense love for his own people. After all, Paul was a Jew; a Jew who had embraced Jesus as his Lord and Savior, but he never abandoned his heritage as an Israelite, a [...]
The Walk
Romans 8:5-11
This week we are finally getting back to our study of Pauls letter to the Church in Rome. We took a break from Thanksgiving through the New Year, but now I want to encourage you to join me as we will dig deep into Pauls letter for the foreseeable future. It is so amazing to [...]
Who’s Your Master?
Romans 6:12-23
One of the foundational tenets of our American culture is freedom. From the beginning of our nations history, freedom has been paramount. We, as Americans, possess what has been called, The Freedom Documents The Constitution, The Declaration of Independence, and The Bill of Rights all written during the infancy of our nation. They outline and [...]