Today we come back to our series in Romans. Have you ever said something and had someone take it to mean the exact opposite of what you intended. Or taken actions hoping for one result, but ending up in the other …
In our last message before we begin celebrating the Christmas season, we finish Romans chapter 8 with Paul’s celebration of everything we’ve read so far. As he looks back at all he’s shared about the gospel, he can not help …
Some of the questions most often asked about faith have to do with suffering. Why would a good God allow it? Why do we go through all we do? As we read through Romans 8:18-20 this morning, we will see …
This week we begin what some have called the greatest chapter in the greatest book. Romans 8 picks up every theme we have studied over the last couple months and offers the greatest concentration of hope, joy, and victory you …
Ever start a project only to discover bigger issues once you get behind the one you started? Open the drywall, find the rot. Replace the battery, realize the alternator is the bigger issue. Paul has been helping us understand the …
There is a great deal of talk about “work-life” balance these days. We all like a balanced checkbook. And certainly to avoid bruising, we all try to keep our balance. The word balance is one that is nearly universally loved …
What difference can one person make? As we continue our study in Romans, Paul will compare the “One Man” Adam who introduced sin, to the “One Man” Jesus who was obedient. He shows us an even deeper look at the …
Last week we dug into the heart of the gospel. That all who believe are justified freely by grace through the redemption of Jesus’ atoning sacrifice. But what does it mean to believe? This series is built around Paul’s absolute …
For the past few weeks we have looked deeply at the problem of sin. Paul is persuaded that the gospel is the answer to the problem, but we’ve only gotten hints as to how. This week we’ll be in chapter …
