Jul 31, 2022
Is God Unjust?
Series: Romans
From the time we were little, we developed a well honed sense of fairness. It showed up at times like when our sibling got a larger helping of dessert than we did (even if it had to be measured in microns). The thing is, the idea of fairness and justice can vary from person to person. What seems fair to one person might seem unfair to another.
This has led some to question God's fairness. Is God unjust? As we wrestle through what Paul has written in Romans 9 about God's choices, what we come to find out is that, far from being unjust, God is great in mercy.
God's mercy exceeds the measure of our sin.
Romans 9:14-18
July 31, 2022
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- Jul 31, 2022Is God Unjust?
Jul 31, 2022Is God Unjust?Series: RomansFrom the time we were little, we developed a well honed sense of fairness. It showed up at times like when our sibling got a larger helping of dessert than we did (even if it had to be measured in microns). The thing is, the idea of fairness and justice can vary from person to person. What seems fair to one person might seem unfair to another.This has led some to question God's fairness. Is God unjust? As we wrestle through what Paul has written in Romans 9 about God's choices, what we come to find out is that, far from being unjust, God is great in mercy.God's mercy exceeds the measure of our sin.Romans 9:14-18July 31, 2022To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Jul 24, 2022God’s Faithfulness & Your Family Tree
Jul 24, 2022God’s Faithfulness & Your Family TreeSeries: RomansThere is a saying in Christianity that, "the ground is level at the foot of the cross." What this means is that we are all on equal footing when it comes to our need for forgiveness and salvation. No one is too good to need it, nor is anyone too sinful to receive it. We don't come into it because of the family we grew up in, nor do we earn it through our own goodness.Salvation is a gift, offered freely by God who loves us. He has made a way for us to be saved from the consequences of our sins, and has promised that He will save us, if we will accept His gift. What Paul shows us in Rom. 9:6-13 is that: 1) Salvation is never based on natural advantages; 2) Salvation is always based on God's promises; 3) Salvation never takes any notice of whether we are good or bad.Salvation is not based on our pedigree or performance, but on God’s promises.Romans 9:6-13July 24, 2022To watch the vide of this message, click here.
- Jul 17, 2022Love Those Who Are Lost
Jul 17, 2022Love Those Who Are LostSeries: RomansBeing lost in an unfamiliar area can be very stressful - not knowing which way to turn, or how to get to where you want to go. Before you realize that you are lost, you can continue on in blissful ignorance, enjoying the journey. But, once you discover that you don't know where you are or where you are going, panic starts to set in.The Bible tells us that we are spiritually lost apart from Christ. Some don't realize they are lost yet. Others may sense they are lost, but don’t know what to do about it. Still others have found salvation and forgiveness through faith in Christ. Those who have found the way to be saved need to lovingly reach out to those who are still lost seeking to lead them to Christ.In Romans 9 we see from Paul’s example that we need to have a powerful love for the lost. That love should be marked by at least 5 things: Sincerity, Sorrow, Sacrifice, Insight, and a focus on the Savior.We need to have a powerful love for the lost, leading us to share God’s love with them.Romans 9:1-5July 17, 2022To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Jul 10, 2022Avoiding Spiritual Amnesia
Jul 10, 2022Avoiding Spiritual AmnesiaSeries: Psalm 119Forgetting things is an unfortunate aspect of daily life for most of us. From time to time, things slip our minds - we forget to stop at the store on the way home, we forget an appointment we made some months earlier, etc. Regrettably, we can also find ourselves forgetful when it comes to the Bible. You may be reading a portion of Scripture you know you've read before, but there is a verse that stands out so much, you wonder how you could have forgotten it.So, how do we keep from forgetting God’s Word? 3 words – repetition, repetition, repetition. The more time we spend focused on God’s Word, the easier time we have remembering it. The psalmist shows us in this final section of Psalm 119 just how focused he is on the word of God – it is 1) the subject of his prayer, it is 2) a matter of praise, 3) he depends on it, and 4) he knows deliverance through it.Make God’s Word the focus of your prayer, praise, dependence & deliverance.Psalm 119:169-176July 10, 2022To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Jul 3, 2022What Distracts Your Devotion?
Jul 3, 2022What Distracts Your Devotion?Series: Psalm 119Our world is full of distractions. No matter where you are, you will find that there are dozens of things that can draw your attention away from whatever it is you are trying to focus on. This happens too in our praise and worship of God.In this message we'll ask the question, “What Hinders our Praise?” The answer to this will reveal some of the distractions we face in our faith. The more we are able to identify these distractions, the more we can learn to get around them and strive for obedience.Let’s show our love for God & His Word by making it our purpose to praise Him and obey Him in everything.Psalm 119:161-168July 3, 2022To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Jun 26, 2022Spiritually Dialing 911
Jun 26, 2022Spiritually Dialing 911Series: Psalm 119You know what phone number to call in an emergency, right? 911. That number is plastered on virtually every fire truck, police car and ambulance you see. It is the number to call when you need help.There are some remarkable similarities between calling 911 and prayer. Just as you can dial 911 from any phone and get help, you can pray no matter where you are and God will hear you. In Psalm 119:153-160 we see that: 1) God encourages us to pray in our Affliction; 2) He wants us to pray about our Adversaries; and 3) He certainly appreciates our prayers of Affection.God is able to sustain us even when others stand against us.Psalm 119:153-160June 26, 2022To watch the video of this message, click hhttps://youtu.be/VwGW9ahzL6Iere.
- Jun 19, 2022Yearning for Some Learning
Jun 19, 2022Yearning for Some LearningSeries: Father's DayWe learn so many things from others – often times simply by observing their lives. In Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians, he reflects on his love for them and his desire to teach them as a "Father." Here he highlights 3 ways to learn from someone’s life: 1) We can learn by examining one’s character; 2) we can learn by observing one’s conduct; and 3) we can learn by understanding one’s goals.Live a life that leads others to walk worthy of God's calling.1 Thess. 2:9-12June 19, 2022To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Jun 5, 2022A Passionate Prayer Life
Jun 5, 2022A Passionate Prayer LifeSeries: Psalm 119How’s your prayer life? Is it passionate? Do you pray always about everything? Or do you only pray when things are going bad and you need help?Our author in Psalm 119 gives us a lesson in prayer, and it is clear that he had a passionate prayer life. Four things show up in our text. First, we see the Fervent Nature of His Prayer. Next, we have the Full-Time Manner of His Prayer. Thirdly, we witness the Focused Hope of His Prayer. And, finally, he draws our attention to the Faithful Presence of God.Passionate prayer is our means for enjoying the presence of God and His loving promises.Psalm 119:145-152June 5, 2022To watch the video of this message, click here.
- May 29, 2022Talking the Talk and Walking the Walk
May 29, 2022Talking the Talk and Walking the WalkSeries: Psalm 119So many things are changing so rapidly in today's culture; morality and truth among them. What used to be wrong is now right; what was to be avoided is now sought and encouraged. Christians who believe that some things that never change seem out of step with our culture. Yet, there are absolutely some things that never change: God never changes, so God’s truth never changes. God is completely righteous – He is who He says He is, and does what He says He will do.These are the thoughts that occupy the psalmist’s mind in Psalm 119:137-144. In this passage our author gives us 1) A Glimpse of God’s Righteousness. Then he speaks to us of 2) Responding to God’s Righteousness. Finally, our author makes the bold claim that 3) God’s Righteousness is Right.Let’s live lives of obedience in response to God’s righteousness.Psalm 119:137-144May 29, 2022To watch the video of this message, click here.
- May 22, 2022Watching Your Step
May 22, 2022Watching Your StepSeries: Psalm 119Everywhere we go we see signs, put up for our benefit. These signs guide us, help us to find what we’re looking for, and help to keep us out of trouble if we heed the message. The Bible provides many of these same benefits. God’s Word is given to us to guide us, to help us know where we are and where we are going, it provides direction, and it warns us about harmful things, that we might watch our step.In this section of Psalm 119 our author affirms the goodness of God’s Word and prays for God’s help to live in obedience to God’s commands. First, he considers the benefits of God's Word. Secondly, he boldly prays for God's blessing. Finally, he expresses his burden for those who deny God.God has blessed us with His Word that we might grow in Christian maturity & show compassion for the lost.Psalm 119:129-136May 22, 2022To watch the video of this message, click here.
