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The Harm of Hypocrisy
The Harm of HypocrisyRomans 2:17-24 “The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today is Christians who acknowledge Jesus with their lips and walk out the door and deny Him by their lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable.” Brennan Manning I am not sure how we would qualify such a statement, but I believe we can at least acknowledge its truthfulness in general. Hypocrites do damage to the cause of Christ. In a world of constant cameras…
Preparing For The Final
Romans 2:11-16 I imagine most of us remember our final exams in school. It could be the final to conclude a particular class, or it could be the final to graduate. Either way, finals are usually stressful! What finals accomplished though is they exposed how well we mastered the material. How well did we read, tune into the lectures, and complete the assignments? God says in His Word that a day is coming when all mankind will take a final…
Life & Death, Part 2
Romans 2:5-11 You may have heard the expression, “If you’re not living, you’re dying.” That expression may be more true than we realize. Paul said in Romans 8:6, “The mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace.” How true this is! So, are we living or dying? That is the question that we’ll look to answer this Sunday as we explore Romans 2:5-11 again and see how we can not just live,…
Life & Death
Life & DeathRomans 2:5-11 Stephen Covey has said, “We judge ourselves by our intentions and others by their behavior.” I found this to be true in my own life. The reality, however, is that the only thing that will be judged on the day of judgment is our actions, or works, not our intentions. This is Paul’s message in Romans 2:5-11. God, who judges impartially, will weigh each one’s works and reward everyone accordingly. This judgment comes not only in…
The Day Of Reckoning
Romans 2:2-4 As Christians, we enjoy the never-ending always available grace of our loving Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us in Lamentations 3, “The Lord’s lovingkindness indeed never cease, For His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.” What we fail to understand though, at times, is that God’s lovingkindness, compassion, and faithfulness to us as His children may not always look like we think it should. There are times when our loving Heavenly Father’s love and…
Judge Not, Lest Ye Be Judged
Romans 2:1 How many times have we heard someone say this? Oftentimes when people say this it is in effort to deflect from their sinful practices so as to alleviate their conscience. However, this principle is true as it was espoused by both Jesus and the Apostle Paul. What does it mean to “do not judge, lest ye be judged?” That is the subject of Romans chapter 2. This Sunday, we will begin chapter two in our series, Righteousness, Wrath, and…
One Reason To Pray
Jeremiah 29:11-14; Habakkuk 3:17-18 We are familiar with the Jeremiah passage that speaks of the plan God had for the Israelites. Does this passage apply to us in the same way it did when it was written? We know God has a purpose for each of us, yet what should our response be to God as we live out our days? Join us this Sunday as Rob Matlack brings us a timely message, giving us One Reason To Pray.
Jesus, The Storm Stopper
Mark 4:35-41 When was the last time you went through a life storm? Maybe you’re in the middle of one right now. Whether you are currently experiencing difficulties or one is heading your way, we can be comforted knowing that our peace rests in Jesus. This Sunday, Payton Carter will bring a message from Mark 4, where Jesus calms the storm. Join us for a time of corporate worship and the study of God’s Word together.
Dangerous Days Because Of Dangerous Dudes
2 Timothy 3:16-4:4 How important is the Bible to our practical, daily life? Is it primarily the way to believe the message of eternal life through Jesus, the Christ? What do we think about the Bible? Does it really matter day to day? If so, why? Paul seems to parallel some of his thoughts in Romans 1:18-32 when he writes his last letter to Timothy. And, I think the rest of the Bible confirms his opinion.
The Dangerous Descent Into Darkness
Romans 1:24-32 Does sin still have consequences today? That is a question many Christians may contemplate throughout life. If Jesus has forgiven us all our sins, what real effect then does sin have in a believer’s life? What about unbelievers? Do they suffer the effects of their sin? Paul addresses this subject in Romans 1:24-32 as he shares what the dangerous descent into darkness leads to in the life of all people.
Truth, Lies, & Reality
Romans 1:18-25 Pilate, when confronting Jesus on His claim to testify to the truth exclaimed, “What is truth!” In our day, many people believe that ultimate truth is unknowable, especially truth related to the origin of man or the universe. God says otherwise. Knowing the truth about our Creator and His design for life is not only imperative, but expected. Without a proper understanding of who we are and why God created us and for what purpose, life will be a…
Power To Save
Romans 1:16-17 Salvation means a lot of things to a lot of people. But for the believer in Jesus, it means everything. We understand that we have been eternally saved from the damning consequences of our sins. This is the crux of the Gospel message. There is another way that Christians can experience salvation though, and that is through the power of Jesus working in us to save us from experiencing God’s discipline (wrath) for our daily sins as we walk this…