Pastor of Hockinson Community Church
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 …
Pastor of Hockinson Community Church
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 …
One of the unique things about the Christian Faith is that we are left no room to boast in our accomplishment, wisdom, knowledge, or any other measure. However, Paul gives us a great list of things which we can boast …
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 …
Ever been surprised when something that looks really solid snaps? I remember as a kid having a toy that looked like metal, but when a little strain came, discovered it was plastic under some shiny paint. Having showed the Roman …