Sermons of Grace

Today we'll see how Creation got to its present state of groaning and yearning for the unveiling of the sons of God and its own future transformation. We'll see that man points to the Humanistic Evolutionary Theory as the reason. But through Divine Revelation, we find that Creation is fallen because of man's sin and God's curse. The hope given to the world is the Messiah is coming and will redeem humankind.

Today we'll see how Creation got to its present state of groaning and yearning for the unveiling of the sons of God and its own future transformation. We'll see that man points to the Humanistic Evolutionary Theory as the reason. But through Divine Revelation, we find that Creation is fallen because of man's sin and God's curse. The hope given to the world is the Messiah is coming and will redeem humankind.

Today we'll see that Creation is groaning and yearning for the unveiling of the sons of God and its own future transformation.

Today we'll see that Creation is groaning and yearning for the unveiling of the sons of God and its own future transformation.

In Romans 8:18, Paul has told us that the Christian will suffer for Christ. Today we'll see that Christianity is unique from other religions in how it tells the believer to deal with suffering by using reasoning. The believer must reason that his future is better than his present, and that his present day suffering cannot be compared to his future glory. From Romans Chapter 8, the believer can recall what God has done for him, who God has told him he is, and what his future is. The believer must let truth and reasoning control his feelings.

In Romans 8:18, Paul has told us that the Christian will suffer for Christ. Today we'll see that Christianity is unique from other religions in how it tells the believer to deal with suffering by using reasoning. The believer must reason that his future is better than his present, and that his present day suffering cannot be compared to his future glory. From Romans Chapter 8, the believer can recall what God has done for him, who God has told him he is, and what his future is. The believer must let truth and reasoning control his feelings.

In Romans 8:18, Paul is now talking about how the Christian should face suffering. In this sermon we'll see how the Christian should NOT react to suffering:1-Don't be surprised that suffering happens2-Don't be shaken by suffering3-Realize there is no promise in Scripture that you will have relief or improvement in your sufferings on Earth4-Realize that the Christian is not called to try to improve the world so that his suffering is reduced5-Don't just resign yourself to your condition - stoic resignation

In Romans 8:18, Paul is now talking about how the Christian should face suffering. In this sermon we'll see how the Christian should NOT react to suffering:1-Don't be surprised that suffering happens2-Don't be shaken by suffering3-Realize there is no promise in Scripture that you will have relief or improvement in your sufferings on Earth4-Realize that the Christian is not called to try to improve the world so that his suffering is reduced5-Don't just resign yourself to your condition - stoic resignation

In the same sentence where we learned that the believer is called an 'heir of God' and a 'joint-heir with Christ', we're told that the believer will also suffer with Christ. Pastor/Dr. David Murphy, in his introduction to the believer's suffering shows us:1-the peculiar nature of Christian suffering2-the prophecies that the believer will suffer3-the prominence of Christian suffering in Scripture, and4-the purposes of Christian suffering: i-assurance that you are God's child ii-to prepare you for greater service and future glory iii-to understand Christ's suffering iv-to prepare us for future glory

In the same sentence where we learned that the believer is called an 'heir of God' and a 'joint-heir with Christ', we're told that the believer will also suffer with Christ. Pastor/Dr. David Murphy, in his introduction to the believer's suffering shows us:1-the peculiar nature of Christian suffering2-the prophecies that the believer will suffer3-the prominence of Christian suffering in Scripture, and4-the purposes of Christian suffering: i-assurance that you are God's child ii-to prepare you for greater service and future glory iii-to understand Christ's suffering iv-to prepare us for future glory

Using 1 Peter 1:4 , Pastor Murphy will give us a portrait of the believer's eternal inheritance as an heir of God. This heavenly inheritance is:1) Incorruptible - does not decay2) Undefiled - free of contamination or marks of sin3) Fadeth not away - permanent4) Reserved in heaven - guaranteed

"We, redeemed sons of Adam, by faith in Jesus Christ, are called heirs of God and joint heirs with Jesus Christ." Pastor/Dr. David Murphy begins to tell us about the inheritance that believers have from God. This sermon's focus is on the distinct people who are qualified for this inheritance, the children of God. Pastor Murphy will also share how this glorious, promised inheritance should be a controlling thought in our evangelism and counselling ministry.

"We, redeemed sons of Adam, by faith in Jesus Christ, are called heirs of God and joint heirs with Jesus Christ." Pastor/Dr. David Murphy begins to tell us about the inheritance that believers have from God. This sermon's focus is on the distinct people who are qualified for this inheritance, the children of God. Pastor Murphy will also share how this glorious, promised inheritance should be a controlling thought in our evangelism and counselling ministry.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy reminds us of the Holy Spirit's work in the believer's life and eternal security, as seen throughout Romans chapter 8. In verse 16, we see that the Holy Spirit places the believer in the body of Christ as God's son. As we study verse 16, Pastor Murphy addresses four points:1-The misconception that the Holy Spirit is not a person, because of the grammar used.2-The misapprehension about the text that torments believers, because they haven't experienced a supernatural voice to confirm that they are a child of God.3-The Biblical meaning, that the Spirit brings us to persuasion that we are the sons of God, and 4-A practical word about security: that your assurance may vary, because the human spirit is imperfect on Earth, but the Holy Spirit will bring you back.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues to show us that the believer is a son of God, and a son of God can enjoy the assurance of eternal security as God's heir. We'll continue to see what it means to being a son of God (4 of 7 ways):4-God protects us,5-He provides for us as His children,6-He is always ready to listen and grant an audience with Him, and7-God leads His sons and daughters by a-acting on the mind, b-working on our hearts and desires, and c-by acting on our will.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues to show us that the believer is a son of God, and a son of God can enjoy the assurance of eternal security as God's heir. We'll continue to see what it means to being a son of God (4 of 7 ways):4-God protects us,5-He provides for us as His children,6-He is always ready to listen and grant an audience with Him, and7-God leads His sons and daughters by a-acting on the mind, b-working on our hearts and desires, and c-by acting on our will.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues to show us that the believer is a son of God, and a son of God can enjoy the assurance of eternal security as God's heir. We'll see that Scripture seeks to 1-give absolute certainty that you can know that you belong to the Lord and 2-seeks to destroy false assurance on those who are not truly saved through a theological test, a moral test, and social test. We'll then see what it means to being a son of God (3 of 7 ways):1-God loves us in a special, peculiar way,2-He plans for us, and3-He chastens us.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues to show us that the believer is a son of God, and a son of God can enjoy the assurance of eternal security as God's heir. We'll see that Scripture seeks to 1-give absolute certainty that you can know that you belong to the Lord and 2-seeks to destroy false assurance on those who are not truly saved through a theological test, a moral test, and social test. We'll then see what it means to being a son of God (3 of 7 ways):1-God loves us in a special, peculiar way,2-He plans for us, and3-He chastens us.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues our study of Chapter 8 and the doctrine of Eternal Security. Today, we'll see that if the previous arguments are true: that there's no condemnation for the believer, and the believer is no longer under the Law, and the believer is indwelt by the Holy Spirit; then the believer is a son of God, and a son of God can enjoy the assurance of eternal security as God's heir. We'll see three of five points regarding a son of God:1-Not all are the sons of God,2-The Christian alone is a child of God, and3-How the believer became the son of God.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues our study of Chapter 8 and the doctrine of Eternal Security. Today, we'll see that if the previous arguments are true: that there's no condemnation for the believer, and the believer is no longer under the Law, and the believer is indwelt by the Holy Spirit; then the believer is a son of God, and a son of God can enjoy the assurance of eternal security as God's heir. We'll see three of five points regarding a son of God:1-Not all are the sons of God,2-The Christian alone is a child of God, and3-How the believer became the son of God.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues to discuss the Biblical Doctrine of Sanctification, or as Paul says "mortifying the body". We'll review the first two key elements to biblical sanctification:1-Understanding the truth of who you are as a Christian2-Requires action on part of the believer (we'll seenegative & positive commands)And then see two more key elements to biblical sanctification:3-The assistance of the Holy Spirit, and4-An ongoing battle until you die.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues to discuss the Biblical Doctrine of Sanctification, or as Paul says "mortifying the body". We'll review the first two key elements to biblical sanctification:1-Understanding the truth of who you are as a Christian2-Requires action on part of the believer (we'll seenegative & positive commands)And then see two more key elements to biblical sanctification:3-The assistance of the Holy Spirit, and4-An ongoing battle until you die.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues to discuss the Biblical Doctrine of Sanctification, or as Paul says "mortifying the body". We'll begin to see the first two key elements to biblical sanctification:1-Understanding the truth of who you are as a Christian, and2-Required action on part of the believer, with both negative & positive commands

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues to discuss the Biblical Doctrine of Sanctification, or as Paul says "mortifying the body". We'll begin to see the first two key elements to biblical sanctification:1-Understanding the truth of who you are as a Christian, and2-Required action on part of the believer, with both negative & positive commands

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses the Biblical Doctrine of Sanctification, or as Paul says "mortifying the body". We'll first see that some popular views of sanctification are incorrect, like: the perfectionist view and the victorious life view. Then we'll see that the believer must be actively engaged in Sanctification with the following deductions:1-We must realize who we are and what is true of us as believers: a spirit that's alive, a body that is dead, and the Holy Spirit indwelling.2-Our unredeemed body is the source of our sin problem. We must master and control it.3-We have no obligation to the flesh or to live after it.4-All that pursue the flesh will die, and all that the flesh can offer is death.5-The only obligation the believer has is to the Spirit, Who has a ministry in the believer's life pre-conversion, conversion, and post-conversion. Pre-conversion the Holy Spirit strives, retrains, and convicts the sinner.Post-conversion the Holy Spirit regenerates the believer, baptizes the believer into the body of the church, intercedes for the believer, produces fruit in the believer, and sanctifies the believer.Sanctification involves the working of both the believer and the Holy Spirit in partnership.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy discusses the Biblical Doctrine of Sanctification, or as Paul says "mortifying the body". We'll first see that some popular views of sanctification are incorrect, like: the perfectionist view and the victorious life view. Then we'll see that the believer must be actively engaged in Sanctification with the following deductions:1-We must realize who we are and what is true of us as believers: a spirit that's alive, a body that is dead, and the Holy Spirit indwelling.2-Our unredeemed body is the source of our sin problem. We must master and control it.3-We have no obligation to the flesh or to live after it.4-All that pursue the flesh will die, and all that the flesh can offer is death.5-The only obligation the believer has is to the Spirit, Who has a ministry in the believer's life pre-conversion, conversion, and post-conversion. Pre-conversion the Holy Spirit strives, retrains, and convicts the sinner.Post-conversion the Holy Spirit regenerates the believer, baptizes the believer into the body of the church, intercedes for the believer, produces fruit in the believer, and sanctifies the believer.Sanctification involves the working of both the believer and the Holy Spirit in partnership.

In this short series, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy explained how the Western world's mindset is moving away from its Christian roots. In this episode, we'll see 3 more ways the Christian can 'stand fast' according to Philippians chapter 4:4-prayer5-controlling your thought life6-keep holding to and practicing the spiritual truths that were handed off to youThe result of doing these things is that the presence of God will be with you.

In this short series, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy explained how the Western world's mindset is moving away from its Christian roots. In this episode, we'll see 3 more ways the Christian can 'stand fast' according to Philippians chapter 4:4-prayer5-controlling your thought life6-keep holding to and practicing the spiritual truths that were handed off to youThe result of doing these things is that the presence of God will be with you.

In this short series, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy explained how the Western world's mindset is moving away from its Christian roots. In this episode, we'll see 3 ways the Christian can 'stand fast' according to Philippians chapter 4:1-have unity by healing the divide in the church2-have joy within the church3-have a gentle disposition towards those outside the church

In this short series, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy explained how the Western world's mindset is moving away from its Christian roots. In this episode, we'll see 3 ways the Christian can 'stand fast' according to Philippians chapter 4:1-have unity by healing the divide in the church2-have joy within the church3-have a gentle disposition towards those outside the church

In this short series, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that Christianity dominated the Western world for hundreds of years, but now the world is changing. We'll look at the ideas of three individuals who have changed the world's mindset away from God:1-Carl Marx, attacking God as ruler2-Charles Darwin, attacking God as creator3-Sigmund Freud, attacking God as the moral judge

In this short series, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that Christianity dominated the Western world for hundreds of years, but now the world is changing. We'll look at the ideas of three individuals who have changed the world's mindset away from God:1-Carl Marx, attacking God as ruler2-Charles Darwin, attacking God as creator3-Sigmund Freud, attacking God as the moral judge

Even though presently, the believer's body still has a sinful nature, in the future, the believer's body is going to be redeemed with the same type of bodily resurrection that Christ had. All parts of the Trinity are involved in this resurrected body. Our resurrection is guaranteed because: 1) Paul's repetitious way of writing in verse 11, 2) what God starts He finishes (Phil 1:6), 3) we are no longer in Adam but in Christ and will experience what Christ experienced (Rom 5), 4) Christ is the first fruits of that which is to come, and the next resurrection is that of the believers (1 Cor 15:20-23), and 5) our deliverance of sin and consequences would not be complete apart from the resurrection of the body (Rom 8:22-23). The body will be raised and changed with a recognizable identity. This is our heritage and our glorious future!

Even though presently, the believer's body still has a sinful nature, in the future, the believer's body is going to be redeemed with the same type of bodily resurrection that Christ had. All parts of the Trinity are involved in this resurrected body. Our resurrection is guaranteed because: 1) Paul's repetitious way of writing in verse 11, 2) what God starts He finishes (Phil 1:6), 3) we are no longer in Adam but in Christ and will experience what Christ experienced (Rom 5), 4) Christ is the first fruits of that which is to come, and the next resurrection is that of the believers (1 Cor 15:20-23), and 5) our deliverance of sin and consequences would not be complete apart from the resurrection of the body (Rom 8:22-23). The body will be raised and changed with a recognizable identity. This is our heritage and our glorious future!

If the believer walks in the Spirit and not the flesh, then why does the believer still sin? Pastor Murphy will show us that the although the believer's spirit is life (because of the righteousness of Christ), the body is dead to God (because of the implanted sinful nature). The sin nature is not eradicated at salvation; the believer must still conquer the sinful things that the flesh wants him to do. Only in the future, will the believer's body be redeemed.

If the believer walks in the Spirit and not the flesh, then why does the believer still sin? Pastor Murphy will show us that the although the believer's spirit is life (because of the righteousness of Christ), the body is dead to God (because of the implanted sinful nature). The sin nature is not eradicated at salvation; the believer must still conquer the sinful things that the flesh wants him to do. Only in the future, will the believer's body be redeemed.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy will review and give more insight into God's intention that the redeemed person is to live a holy and righteous life. Then he'll describe the identification of the redeemed person, who does not walk in the flesh but in the Spirit. Walking in the flesh is the pursuit of things of the flesh (mentioned in Galatians 5:16-21), and its consequence is death. But walking in the Spirit, means the believer is under the control and direction of the Holy Spirit, which leads to life and peace.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy will review and give more insight into God's intention that the redeemed person is to live a holy and righteous life. Then he'll describe the identification of the redeemed person, who does not walk in the flesh but in the Spirit. Walking in the flesh is the pursuit of things of the flesh (mentioned in Galatians 5:16-21), and its consequence is death. But walking in the Spirit, means the believer is under the control and direction of the Holy Spirit, which leads to life and peace.

In this verse we'll see God's intention for sending His Son to die for us was that the righteousness of the Law would be fulfilled in us. We interpret this through 1-Justification, which produces righteousness (obedience to God's revealed will), and 2-Sanctification, which produces holiness.

In this verse we'll see God's intention for sending His Son to die for us was that the righteousness of the Law would be fulfilled in us. We interpret this through 1-Justification, which produces righteousness (obedience to God's revealed will), and 2-Sanctification, which produces holiness.

Pastor/Dr David Murphy will continue our study of Romans 8:3, where Paul shows us how God freed man from sin and death. We'll first see the two-faceted problem: that the Law was powerless to save man and that man was also unable to save himself. Then we'll see the solution found in a Person, Who was both God and Man. And then we'll see the two-fold plan to deal with sin and the condemnation of our sin.

Pastor/Dr David Murphy will continue our study of Romans 8:3, where Paul shows us how God freed man from sin and death. We'll first see the two-faceted problem: that the Law was powerless to save man and that man was also unable to save himself. Then we'll see the solution found in a Person, Who was both God and Man. And then we'll see the two-fold plan to deal with sin and the condemnation of our sin.

In Romans 8:2, we see that Paul makes reference to two Laws: the Law of the Spirit of Sin and Death (Flesh) and the Law of the Spirit of Christ (Holy Spirit). One of these Laws conquered the other. The Law of the Flesh causes a war in the mind, seeks to imprison the believer, and hinders the believer from wanting to do right. But the Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ enables the believer to have victory! Pastor Murphy's summary: The Holy Spirit imparts new life to the believer, because he is in Christ, and that new life in the believer now enables him and sets him free from the dominating power of the sin nature within.

In Romans 8:2, we see that Paul makes reference to two Laws: the Law of the Spirit of Sin and Death (Flesh) and the Law of the Spirit of Christ (Holy Spirit). One of these Laws conquered the other. The Law of the Flesh causes a war in the mind, seeks to imprison the believer, and hinders the believer from wanting to do right. But the Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ enables the believer to have victory! Pastor Murphy's summary: The Holy Spirit imparts new life to the believer, because he is in Christ, and that new life in the believer now enables him and sets him free from the dominating power of the sin nature within.

Even though there is no condemnation for the believer, Satan still attacks the believer with temptation and accusations. Why does Satan accuse and condemn the believer? 1-to grieve God through His children, 2-to rob the believer of joy, hope, peace, and security, and 3-to destroy our Christian witness. Pastor/Dr. David Murphy will show us how the Lord silences the accuser as shown in Zechariah 3:1-5, when Satan accuses Joshua before God about his filthy garments. We'll see 5 truths when dealing with the accuser: 1-you are chosen, 2-you have been rescued from the fire, 3-God has taken away your garments of sin, 4-God has clothed you in righteousness of His Son, and 5-Satan is only your accuser, but God is your judge.

Even though there is no condemnation for the believer, Satan still attacks the believer with temptation and accusations. Why does Satan accuse and condemn the believer? 1-to grieve God through His children, 2-to rob the believer of joy, hope, peace, and security, and 3-to destroy our Christian witness. Pastor/Dr. David Murphy will show us how the Lord silences the accuser as shown in Zechariah 3:1-5, when Satan accuses Joshua before God about his filthy garments. We'll see 5 truths when dealing with the accuser: 1-you are chosen, 2-you have been rescued from the fire, 3-God has taken away your garments of sin, 4-God has clothed you in righteousness of His Son, and 5-Satan is only your accuser, but God is your judge.

Last time, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy showed us that there is no condemnation for the believer. Today, we'll see what this means. In practical terms, the Christian receives no punishment, no future judgement, and no penal servitude. However, when the believer sins, he will still be under divine chastening. So what does it mean to not be under condemnation? 1-God will not reject you because of your failure and defeat, 2-there's no eternal punishment due to you as a believer, and 3-we stand before God in a position of perfection.

Last time, Pastor/Dr. David Murphy showed us that there is no condemnation for the believer. Today, we'll see what this means. In practical terms, the Christian receives no punishment, no future judgement, and no penal servitude. However, when the believer sins, he will still be under divine chastening. So what does it mean to not be under condemnation? 1-God will not reject you because of your failure and defeat, 2-there's no eternal punishment due to you as a believer, and 3-we stand before God in a position of perfection.

We begin our study of Romans chapter 8 by seeing the reasons that God condemns the sinner: 1-man shares in the guilt of Adam's first sin, 2-man was born with a sinful nature, and 3-man's deeds are evil. But as seen in verse 1, there is no condemnation for the believer. We'll study how Paul emphasizes this truth by the words he used in verse 1.

We continue to see the Apostle Paul's personal experience with the Law, and how the Law does not solve the residual problem of the sin nature. Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us: 1-Paul's Struggle, that he could diagnosis the sin problem but could not fix it. 2-His deep Sorrow and brokenness that he was a-in bondage to the sinful nature, b-ambivalent (contradictory feelings), and c-had a war on the inside. And 3-the final Solution is in Christ. We must remind ourselves that we're dead in Christ and to walk in the Spirit given to us.

We continue to see the Apostle Paul's personal experience with the Law, and how the Law does not solve the residual problem of the sin nature. Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us: 1-Paul's Struggle, that he could diagnosis the sin problem but could not fix it. 2-His deep Sorrow and brokenness that he was a-in bondage to the sinful nature, b-ambivalent (contradictory feelings), and c-had a war on the inside. And 3-the final Solution is in Christ. We must remind ourselves that we're dead in Christ and to walk in the Spirit given to us.