Dec 4, 2022
The Incomparable Christ
Series: Christmas
The month of December rightly finds us focusing on the birth of our Savior. But, this Christmas season I want to make sure we focus on Christ, not just on Christmas. We understand Christ and His relationship to Christmas. In Colossians 1:15-20, Paul helps us broaden our focus. There we see: 1) Christ and His relationship to God – Jesus is fully God! 2) Christ and His relationship to Creation – Jesus is the Creator & Sustainer! And 3) Christ and His relationship to the Church – Jesus is the Chief of the Church!
The Son of God is supreme over all, sustaining all, and seeking to reconcile all.
Colossians 1:15-20
Dec. 4, 2022
To watch the video of this message, click here.
WatchNotesDownloadDateTitle
- Dec 4, 2022The Incomparable Christ
Dec 4, 2022The Incomparable ChristSeries: ChristmasThe month of December rightly finds us focusing on the birth of our Savior. But, this Christmas season I want to make sure we focus on Christ, not just on Christmas. We understand Christ and His relationship to Christmas. In Colossians 1:15-20, Paul helps us broaden our focus. There we see: 1) Christ and His relationship to God – Jesus is fully God! 2) Christ and His relationship to Creation – Jesus is the Creator & Sustainer! And 3) Christ and His relationship to the Church – Jesus is the Chief of the Church!The Son of God is supreme over all, sustaining all, and seeking to reconcile all.Colossians 1:15-20Dec. 4, 2022To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Nov 27, 2022The Purifying Power of Hope
Nov 27, 2022The Purifying Power of HopeSeries: RomansAs Paul finishes up Romans 13, he summarizes why we should be striving to be good citizens and good neighbors – it is because we are awaiting the Lord’s return. This should have an impact on how we live our daily lives. 1) We need to wake up and live for Christ; 2) We need to clean up and live like Christ; and 3) We need to suit up an fight with Christ.Our hope in the Lord should lead us to live lives of righteousness.Romans 13:11-14Nov. 27, 2022To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Nov 20, 2022The Love Law
Nov 20, 2022The Love LawSeries: RomansLoving others helps us fulfill God’s law.Romans 13:8-10Nov. 20, 2022To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Nov 13, 2022God, the Government, and You
Nov 13, 2022God, the Government, and YouSeries: RomansPaul opens Romans 13 by stating clearly that all of us are to be subject to governing authorities. He goes on to give us the reasoning behind this command. First, he explains that 1) All authority is from God. Next, Paul tells us that 2) God places us under authority for our own good. Finally, Paul shows us that 3) God asks for more than grudging recognition of governing authority.Submission to human authority is a reflection of my submission to God.Romans 13:1-7Nov. 13, 2022To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Nov 6, 2022How’s Your Love Life?
Nov 6, 2022How’s Your Love Life?Series: RomansOur love as Christ-followers should be evident to everyone around us, whether they are fellow believers or not. In the final 13 verses of Romans 12, Paul gives us a staccato barrage of a variety of commands which can be grouped under these three banners: 1) We are to Love Sincerely; 2) We are to Live in Harmony; 3) We are to Refuse to Retaliate.Love is at the heart of living as a Christian.Romans 12:9-21Nov. 6, 2022To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Oct 23, 2022Serving God With the Gifts He Has Given
Oct 23, 2022Serving God With the Gifts He Has GivenSeries: RomansHumbly play your part as you serve the Savior.Romans 12:3-8Oct. 23, 2022To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Oct 16, 2022Giving God All We’ve Got
Oct 16, 2022Giving God All We’ve GotSeries: RomansDedicate yourself to serve the Lord with your daily life.Romans 12:1-2Oct. 16, 2022To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Oct 9, 2022Seeing God for Who He Is
Oct 9, 2022Seeing God for Who He IsSeries: RomansHaving spent the first 11 chapters of Romans looking at the Gospel, Paul now takes the last 4 verses of Romans 11 to praise God. As he does, he shows us that God is greater than we can possibly imagine, and that God deserves our everlasting praise.Make a point to humbly praise God for His greatness.Romans 11:33-36Oct. 9, 2022To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Sep 18, 2022The Mystery of God’s Mercy
Sep 18, 2022The Mystery of God’s MercySeries: RomansMany people enjoy a good mystery. But, I suppose that's only true if the mystery is revealed by the end of the story. In Romans 11:25-32, Paul explains something of the mystery of God’s mercy. When it comes to saving people from the horrible consequences of their sin, something God freely offers to do, no one person or people group is more deserving than any other.There are four truths about salvation which show up in this passage: 1) Salvation is a humbling revelation of a hidden truth; 2) Salvation is supported by Scripture; 3) Salvation is grounded in God’s promise; and 4) Salvation shows us God’s mercy.There is no place for pride in salvation – we all need God’s mercy.Romans 11:25-32Sept. 18, 2022To watch the video of this message, click here.
- Sep 11, 2022Stumbling Out of Sin into Salvation
Sep 11, 2022Stumbling Out of Sin into SalvationSeries: RomansDriving down a twisty mountain road, coming home from a camping trip, one of our daughters got car sick. We had to pull over to get her cleaned up. A few minutes later, some of our friends with whom we'd been camping pulled up behind us to see if everything was okay. As my friend was walking back to his car, he happened to cast a glance at the wheel on the trailer he was towing and discovered that the bearings had failed, and the wheel had almost come completely off the axle. If he hadn't stopped, he most certainly would have lost the wheel in just a few more miles. Sometimes unpleasant things happen, but they lead to something good. In this case, my daughter getting sick, led to my friend pulling over, and narrowly avoiding what would have been a bad accident on a mountain road.In Rom. 11:11-24 we find that Israel's rejection of the Gospel led to its spread to other nations, resulting in salvation for many people. God continued to leave the door open for repentance and the acceptance of the gift of forgiveness He offers to all. But, it all started with Israel. Three things stand out in this section of Romans: 1) God can bring blessings out of bad things; 2) Watch out for pride & presumption about our place with God; 3) God promises to receive those who are repentant.What we find is that - faith is the one way to have a right relationship with God.Romans 11:11-24Sept. 11, 2022To watch the video of this message, click here.
