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Christmas is the time we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. He became Immanuel, God with us. Jesus came to die for our sins—He was born to die. This episode will discuss two questions: Why did Jesus come to die, and why did He need to die? This episode answers those questions by discussing the following: The Eternal Nature of Jesus: Jesus existed before Christmas. The Purpose of Christmas: The mission of Jesus went beyond birth; He came to save us from our sins by dying for us. Why did Jesus need to die? Romans 3:23 tells us all have sinned, and Romans 6:23 says the consequence is death. We needed a Savior. Jesus, sinless and perfect, offered Himself to cleanse us of our sins. Verses to Reflect On: Isaiah 53:5-6 NKJV Hebrews 2:14 NLT John 10:17-18 NASB 2 Corinthians 5:21 NASB 1 John 1:5-9 NASB Romans 10:9 NASB Ephesians 2:8-9 ESV John 3:16 NASB Other resources: Hope Gathering: Helping widows find help and healing in Christ-centered communities
May we never lose our awe and admiration for God. I pray that as the King of kings continues to reveal Himself and His glory we would not rush but instead would take a moment to truly worship Jesus with Reverance and make way for His rule in our lives. We are to give our loyalty to the Christ while we patiently endure the dangers, toils, and snares of this present age. Holy Spirit is leading His people to eternity and beckons us, come home. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= Lamentations 3:19-25 NASB Romans 8:12-14 NASB Malachi 3:1-6 NASB John 1:6-13 NASB ============================= Show Notes: ============================= Gospel Garage is a Christian Motorcycle Ministry which includes Saturday night church online. Saturday's at 7pm PST at https://gospelgarage.online.church Sign up for Gospel Garage Weekly Bulletin: https://gospelgarage.ca ============================= Connect With Us: ============================= Instagram: https://bit.ly/2GjW2kw TikTok: / gospelgarage Twitter: / gospel_garage1 #GospelGarage #MotorcycleMinistry
What Is Written - Creation Vs The Creature - Andrew Beattie New King James VersionGenesis 1:1Genesis 1:26-27Genesis 3:1-6 Genesis 2:24 Psalm 127:3a NASB Romans 1:24-25 Colossians 1:15-18
God's promises are faithful, and we will keep our hope alive in Him only. God has responded with a "Yes" to the promises in Christ, and our response to His promises and to our living hope must always be a strong - "Amen!" - that rises to God for His glory. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= Psalms 52:7-9 NASB Revelation 19:1-9 NASB Ephesians 3:14-19 NASB Romans 15:13 NASB 2 Corinthians 1:19-22 NASB ============================= Show Notes: ============================= Gospel Garage is a Christian Motorcycle Ministry which includes Saturday night church online. Saturday's at 7pm PST at https://gospelgarage.online.church Sign up for Gospel Garage Weekly Bulletin: https://gospelgarage.ca ============================= Connect With Us: ============================= Instagram: https://bit.ly/2GjW2kw TikTok: / gospelgarage Twitter: / gospel_garage1 #GospelGarage #MotorcycleMinistry
The privileges of being justified and reconciled to God are a central teaching in Romans 8, and because of Jesus Christ's sacrifice, we, His people have the indwelling of Holy Spirit who is with us as we journey to eternity in God's new heaven and earth. Suffering with Jesus, however, is part of what we undergo, our edification, as we await the final and full consummation of all things. In the midst of our suffering, we have hope because of the surety of the world to come and the intercessory work of Holy Spirit. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= Romans 8:1-15 NASB Romans 8:16-27 NASB Ephesians 1:9-11 NASB Romans 8:28-39 NASB ============================= Show Notes: ============================= Gospel Garage is a Christian Motorcycle Ministry which includes Saturday night church online. Saturday's at 7pm PST at https://gospelgarage.online.church Sign up for Gospel Garage Weekly Bulletin: https://gospelgarage.ca ============================= Connect With Us: ============================= Instagram: https://bit.ly/2GjW2kw TikTok: / gospelgarage Twitter: / gospel_garage1 #MotorcycleMinistry
Peter, James and John glimpsed the radiance of Jesus' Heavenly glory, overshadowed by a cloud, on the mountain, and it was written of that moment in Matthew 17:1-5 NASB ”Six days later Jesus took with Him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up on a high mountain by themselves. And He was transfigured before them; and His face shone like the sun, and His garments became as white as light. And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him. Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if You wish, I will make three tabernacles here, one for You, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” While he was still speaking, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and behold, a voice out of the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased; listen to Him!” ================== Table of Contents: ================== Isaiah 40:3-5 NASB Exodus 33:17-23 NASB Acts 7:54-56 NASB Exodus 24:15-18 NASB Habakkuk 3:2-4 NASB Exodus 13:21 NASB Romans 8:16-19 NASB Ephesians 1:15-20 NASB Hebrews 1:1-3 NASB Matthew 17:1-5 NASB Revelation 1:13-15 NASB 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 NASB Revelation 21:10-11 NASB Revelation 22:5 NASB Hosea 3:4-5 NASB ================== Show Notes: ================== Gospel Garage is a Christian Ministry which includes Saturday night church online. Saturday's at 7pm PST at https://gospelgarage.online.church Sign up for Gospel Garage Weekly Bulletin: https://gospelgarage.ca ================== Connect With Us: ================== Instagram: https://bit.ly/2GjW2kw TikTok: @gospelgarage X: gospel_garage1 #GospelGarage #MotorcycleMinistry
Jesus sets the kingdom borders. It is simply not the case that everybody is in, no matter who they are, what they believe, or what they want! The idea that every good person is going to spend eternity with Jesus may sound very palatable, but it is simply not what God's word teaches—God, and no one else, will judge who resides in His kingdom. ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 NASB Ephesians 2:14-16 NASB Luke 21: 31 Acts 28:23-31 NASB Romans 5:6-10 NASB Psalms 33:18-21 NASB ============================= Show Notes: ============================= Gospel Garage is a Christian Motorcycle Ministry which includes Saturday night church online. Saturday's at 7pm PST at https://gospelgarage.online.church Sign up for Gospel Garage Weekly Bulletin: https://gospelgarage.ca ============================= Connect With Us: ============================= Instagram: https://bit.ly/2GjW2kw TikTok: gospelgarage X: @gospel_garage1 #GospelGarage #MotorcycleMinistry
There is coming a day when Jesus Christ will return to finish the work He already began. Do You Believe The Gospel? ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 NASB Ephesians 2:14-16 NASB Luke 21: 31 Acts 28:23-31 NASB Romans 5:6-10 NASB Psalms 33:18-21 NASB ============================= Show Notes: ============================= Gospel Garage is a Christian Motorcycle Ministry which includes Saturday night church online. Saturday's at 7pm PST at https://gospelgarage.online.church Sign up for Gospel Garage Weekly Bulletin: https://gospelgarage.ca ============================= Connect With Us: ============================= Instagram: https://bit.ly/2GjW2kw TikTok: gospelgarage X: @gospel_garage1 #GospelGarage #MotorcycleMinistry
There is tremendous value in all that God has to say. Jesus tells us, "Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God." Notice He said "every word." The entire Bible. Many, if not most of the words we hear on TV, radio, or read in the newspapers have dubious value, but every word God speaks is valuable to those who will hear and heed. And one of the messages that God has spoken has to do with quiet living. Luke 22:66-71 NASB Ephesians 4:11-13 NASB Phillipians 2:3-5 NASB Romans 5:1-5 NASB James 3:13-18 NASB
Receiving Jesus' peace comes from faith in the promises of God and when we do trust the promises of God we are filled with His joy and peace, faith and love, then the weary world rejoices! ================== Table of Contents: ================== Hebrews 8:1-11 NASB Isaiah 9:6-7 NASB Luke 7:12-16 NASB Romans 15:8-13 NASB John 3:10-21 NASB Luke 2:25-34 NASB John 1:9-14 NASB ================== Show Notes: ================== Gospel Garage is a Christian Ministry which includes Saturday night church online. Saturday's at 7pm PST at https://gospelgarage.online.church Sign up for Gospel Garage Weekly Bulletin: https://gospelgarage.ca ================== Connect With Us: ================== Instagram: https://bit.ly/2GjW2kw TikTok: / gospelgarage Twitter: / gospel_garage1 Podcast: https://anchor.fm/gospel-garage#GospelGarage #MotorcycleMinistry
“For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ…” Philippians 3:20 NASB Romans 13 How Should My Heavenly Citizenship Direct How I Live In My Earthly Citizenship? “Be a good citizen. All governments are under God. Insofar as there is peace and order, it's God's order. So live… Read More »Dual Citizenship
God will bring the high places low. He will humble us and dismantle our ego. He will lift the heavy burden from your shoulders and even carry you when you're too weary to walk on your own. He will put you right where you're thinking wrong. The Lord will not only save your soul, He'll transform you into His image! But the road is not easy; we may not feel prepared for such a journey. Fear not. Jesus is preparing His people, preparing the way. ================== Table of Contents: ================== Luke 3:3-6 NASB 1 Timothy 4:1-2 NASB John 5:22-25 NASB Matthew 24:4-13 NASB 1 Corinthians 15:1-5 NASB Romans 5:1-4 NASB Philippians 4:4-6 NASB ================== Show Notes: ================== Gospel Garage is a Christian Ministry which includes Saturday night church online. Saturday's at 7pm PST at https://gospelgarage.online.church Sign up for Gospel Garage Weekly Bulletin: https://gospelgarage.ca ================== Connect With Us: ================== Instagram: https://bit.ly/2GjW2kw TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gospelgarage Twitter: https://twitter.com/gospel_garage1 #MotorcycleMinistry
Jesus is the author and the finisher of our faithHebrew's 12: 1-2 TPTAs for us, we have all of these great witnesses who encircle us like clouds. So we must let go of every wound that has pierced us and the sin we so easily fall into. Then we will be able to run life's marathon race with passion and determination, for the path has been already marked out before us. We look away from the natural realm and we focus our attention and expectation onto Jesus who birthed faith within us and who leads us forward into faith's perfection. His example is this: Because his heart was focused on the joy of knowing that you would be his, he endured the agony of the cross and conquered its humiliation, and now sits exalted at the right hand of the throne of God!We attract what we believe Mark 9: 22-24 TPT22 The spirit often throws him into the fire or into water, trying to kill him. Have mercy on us and help us, if you can.”23 “What do you mean, ‘If I can'?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.”24 The father instantly cried out, “I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!God has allotted to each a measure of faithRomans 12:3 NASB Romans 12:3New American Standard Bible3 For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you)not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith#Bethanyworshipcenter #assemblyofgod #celinaTX #churchnearme #collincounty #jesus #holyspirit #sermons
Acts 2:42–47 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. (NIV) 3 P’s We Are Devoted To 1. We are a place of principle Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. (NIV) Acts 8:4 Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. (NIV) Acts 15:35 But Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch, where they and many others taught and preached the word of the Lord. (NIV) Acts 14:25 and when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia. (NIV) Acts 11:19 Meanwhile, the believers who had been scattered during the persecution after Stephen’s death traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch of Syria. They preached the word of God, but only to Jews. (NLT) John 8:31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. (NIV) 1. We live by God’s Word James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. (NIV) Luke 11:28 He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” (NIV) Matthew 7:24 Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. (NIV) 2. We preach God’s Word 2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. (NIV) 2 Timothy 4:3-4 For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. 4 They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. (NIV) Romans 16:17 And now I make one more appeal, my dear brothers and sisters. Watch out for people who cause divisions and upset people’s faith by teaching things contrary to what you have been taught. Stay away from them. (NLT) 2 Peter 2:1–2 But there were also false prophets in Israel, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will cleverly teach destructive heresies and even deny the Master who bought them. In this way, they will bring sudden destruction on themselves. 2 Many will follow their evil teaching and shameful immorality. And because of these teachers, the way of truth will be slandered. (NLT) 1 Peter 1:25 but the word of the Lord endures forever.” And this is the word that was preached to you. (NIV) 2. We are a place of prayer Act 2:42 “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” (NIV) Acts 6:4 But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” (NASB) Romans 12:12 rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, (NASB) Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. (NIV) 3. We are a place of power Acts 2:43 “Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles.” (NIV) 1 Corinthians 4:20 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power. (NIV) Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (NIV) Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. (NIV) 1 Thessalonians 1:5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. (NIV) 1 Corinthians 2:4 My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, (NIV)
Psalm 23:3 (NASB) Psalm 85:13 (NASB) 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 (NIV) Proverbs 11:19 (HCSB) Proverbs 12:28 (NIV) 1 Timothy 6:11 (NASB) Romans 1:16-17 (NASB) James 2:21-23 (NASB)
Psalm 23:3 (NASB) Psalm 85:13 (NASB) 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 (NIV) Proverbs 11:19 (HCSB) Proverbs 12:28 (NIV) 1 Timothy 6:11 (NASB) Romans 1:16-17 (NASB) James 2:21-23 (NASB)
Bible Verse of the Day I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. (KJV) Romans 12:1-2 ______________________________ Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. (NASB) Romans 12:1-2
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NASB) Romans 3:21-31 (NASB) James 2:14-26 (NASB)
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NASB) Romans 3:21-31 (NASB) James 2:14-26 (NASB)
Romans 1:18-32 (NASB) John 4:19-24 (NASB) Matthew 15:1-9 (NASB) Romans 12:1 (NASB)
Romans 1:18-32 (NASB) John 4:19-24 (NASB) Matthew 15:1-9 (NASB) Romans 12:1 (NASB)
Matthew 16:21-23 (NASB) Matthew 20:17-19 (NASB) Romans 6:1-7 (NASB) Matthew 26:36-42 (NASB) John 15:12-14 (NASB) John 14:6 (NASB)
Matthew 16:21-23 (NASB) Matthew 20:17-19 (NASB) Romans 6:1-7 (NASB) Matthew 26:36-42 (NASB) John 15:12-14 (NASB) John 14:6 (NASB)
John 3:16 (NKJV) Philippians 1:6 (NASB) Luke 18:18-27 (NASB) Luke 10:25-28 (NASB) John 15:12-17 (NASB) Romans 9:30-33 (NASB) Matthew 7:21-23 (NASB)
John 3:16 (NKJV) Philippians 1:6 (NASB) Luke 18:18-27 (NASB) Luke 10:25-28 (NASB) John 15:12-17 (NASB) Romans 9:30-33 (NASB) Matthew 7:21-23 (NASB)
REFLECTION QUOTES “Love is an act of the will…that leads to action on behalf of its object.” ~Voddie Baucham, Dean of Theology at African Christian University (Zambia) “A god who is all love, all grace, all mercy, no sovereignty, no justice, no holiness, and no wrath is an idol.” ~R. C. Sproul (1939-2017), theologian and pastor “We fear men so much, because we fear God so little. One fear cures another. When man's terror scares you, turn your thoughts to the wrath of God.” “It is not bigotry to be certain we are right; but it is bigotry to be unable to imagine how we might possibly have gone wrong.” ~Gilbert K. Chesterton (1874-1936), English writer and literary critic “It is not because the truth is too difficult to see that we make mistakes. It may even lie on the surface; but we make mistakes because the easiest and most comfortable course for us is to seek insight where it accords with our emotions — especially selfish ones.” “The simple step of a courageous individual is not to take part in the lie. ‘One word of truth outweighs the world.'” “If only it were all so simple! If only there were evil people somewhere insidiously committing evil deeds, and it were necessary only to separate them from the rest of us and destroy them. But the line dividing good and evil cuts through the heart of every human being. And who is willing to destroy a piece of his own heart?” ~Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (1918-2008), novelist and famed Soviet dissident “Truth is so obscure in these times, and falsehood so established, that, unless we love the truth, we cannot know it.” ~Blaise Pascal (1623-1662), French mathematician and thinker “The wisdom of God devised a way for the love of God to deliver sinners from the wrath of God while not compromising the righteousness of God.” ~John Piper, Christian pastor and writer “At the cross, God accepted his own unbreakable terms of justice.” ~Philip Yancey, American author SERMON PASSAGE Romans 1:18-32, 12:18-21 (NASB) Romans 1 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written: “But the righteous one will live by faith.” 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of people who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19 because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. 20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, that is, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, being understood by what has been made, so that they are without excuse. 21 For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their reasonings, and their senseless hearts were darkened. 22 Claiming to be wise, they became fools, 23 and they exchanged the glory of the incorruptible God for an image in the form of corruptible mankind, of birds, four-footed animals, and crawling creatures. 24 Therefore God gave them up to vile impurity in the lusts of their hearts, so that their bodies would be dishonored among them. 25 For they exchanged the truth of God for falsehood, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. 26 For this reason God gave them over to degrading passions; for their women exchanged natural relations for that which is contrary to nature, 27 and likewise the men, too, abandoned natural relations with women and burned in their desire toward one another, males with males committing shameful acts and receiving in their own persons the due penalty of their error. 28 And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a depraved mind, to do those things that are not proper, 29 people having been filled with all unrighteousness, wickedness, greed, and evil; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice; they are gossips, 30 slanderers, haters of God, insolent, arrogant, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents, 31 without understanding, untrustworthy, unfeeling, and unmerciful; 32 and although they know the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, they not only do the same, but also approve of those who practice them. Romans 12 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all people. 19 Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written: “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. 20 “But if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. (KJV) Romans 12:1-2 ______________________________ Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. (NASB) Romans 12:1-2
This mornings songs were: What a Beautiful Name - Hillsong Worship Hosanna - Hillsong Worship Oceans - Hillsong Worship As we continue to part four of our sermon series All Fall. We begin in Chapter 3 of Romans, verses 25-31. Romans 3:25-31. Sermon points are: 1.) God's Deliverance a.) Redemption to pay a ransom and release from captivity 2.) God's Display a.) Propitiation the satisfaction of God's Anger/Wrath 3.) God's Demonstration a.) God is JUST and God is THE JUSTIFIER b.) ALL SINS will be PAID FOR! PAID by the SINNER OR PAID by the SAVIOR 4.) God's Doing Rvs: Romans 3:9 (NASB) Romans 3:23-24 (NASB) Romans 3:25-26 (NASB) Psalms 78:37-38 (NASB) Romans 3:27-28 (NASB) Romans 3:29-30 (NASB) Romans 3:31 (NASB) Our message this week was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our songs this week were: Oh How I Need You (Find You) - All the Sons and Daughters No Longer Slaves - Johnathan David and Melissa Hessler All My Hope - David Crowder As we continue in our study of Romans, we find ourselves in Romans 3:21-22. The sermon points are as follows: 1.) The RIGHTEOUSNESS of God is REVEALED 2.) The RIGHTEOUSNESS of God is RECORDED 3.) The RIGHTEOUSNESS of God is NOT REACHABLE 4.) The RIGHTEOUSNESS of God is RECEIVABLE Rvs: Romans 3:21-22 (NASB) John 5:39 (NASB) Romans 3:23-24 (NASB) Our message for this week was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our songs this week were: Sing to the King - Passion Here I Am to Worship - Hillsong I Am Clean - Natalie Grant As we continue in Romans with part two of our series All Fall we land on Romans 3:1-20 this morning. We learned the meaning of and difference between 'let you tell it' and 'let GOD tell it.' Our sermon points are as follows: 1.) Humanity's Captivity - The Dominion 2.) Humanity's Condition - The Description 3.) Humanity's Course - The Direction 4.) Humanity's Crud - The Dirt RVs: Romans 3:1-10 (NASB) Romans 3:11-12 (NASB) Romans 3:13-14 (NASB) Romans 3:15-18 (NASB) Romans 3:19-20 (NASB) Our teaching, this morning was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our songs this week were: This is Amazing Grace - Phil Whickham Your Glory - All Sons & Daughters All the Poor and Powerless - All Sons & Daughters We returned to our study on the book of Romans this week! Our new series is called All Fall and it comes from Romans Chapter 3. Our main text is Romans 3:1-8 (NASB). Our sermon points are as follows: 1.) PROMISES of GOD 2.) We value MATERIAL more than MORALS 3.) We value EARTHLY TREASURES more than ETERNAL TRANSFORMATIONS 4.) We see the BENEFITS of the BIBLE as BORING BURDENS 5.) What is The WORD OF GOD to YOU? Below are some things we should take to heart. As professing Christians we are: Entrusted: ...to GRIP the Word and GIVE the Word ...to LEARN the Word and LIVE the Word ...to HAVE the Word and HELP others with the Word ...to POSSESS the Word and PURSUE others with the Word ...DOCTRINES and DISCIPLES are made with the Word ...CONVICTION and COMFORT come from the Word 6.) The PERSON of GOD... GOD is... Faithful - With our without you Immutable - unchangeable, immovable...no matter what Righteous - Just, Lawful, and Correct Master - God is Lord 7.) The PENALTY of GOD Here are some take-aways to think on this week: 1.) Advantages are not Advantageous without Application 2.) God's Word is not Beneficial without Belief that Births Behavior! Rvs: Romans 3:1-2 (NASB) 2 Timothy 3:16 (NASB) Romans 3:3-4 (NASB) Romans 3:5-6 (NASB) Romans 3:7-8 (NASB) This morning's teaching was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
A Biblical response to prejudice and bias. 1 My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. 2 For if there come unto your assembly a a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment; 3 And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool: 4 Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts It seems impossible to go through a day without reading a headline regarding racial tensions in this nation. This post started out addressing the pervasiveness of racism and how people, of all colors, are very adept in exercising it. However, racism cannot be addressed without first addressing the source of racism, bias. We live in a world full of bias. Recently Starbucks closed all its stores to conduct bias training in response to a race-based incident that generated a lot of negative press for the company. Like most secular organizations Starbucks while being on to something is also woefully missing the full Truth of the matter. A World of Bias A good first step would be for us to acknowledge that the world is biased. PUTTING ON OUR BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW- ACKNOWLEDGING BIAS Bias is a result of our separation from God. Our fallen nature combined with rebellion against God at the tower of Babel (Genesis 11: 1-9) resulted in a divided world where bias came into being. Due to the language differences people were scattered across the world resulting in different races, cultures, and customs. These groups developed a bias favorable towards people like themselves and developed an inherent distrust of outsiders. The effects of this world event continue to this day. EVERYONE HAS BIASES No one is bias-free. Bias exists in everyone Ecclesiastes 7:20 ESV 20 Surely there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and never sins. Romans 3:23 ESV 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, WEAPON OF CHOICE OF THE ENEMY Bias is a weapon of choice for Satan. In his effort to cause division bias is one of his most devastating weapons. He started by dividing God and his creation through sin introduced in Genesis 5: 1-5. His division effort is now aimed within the Church. Indeed, one of the first problems in the earliest years of the Church was a result of bias. It is captured in Acts 6:1, “But as the believers rapidly multiplied, there were rumblings of discontent. Acts 6:1 ESV 1 Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. The Greek-speaking believers complained about the Hebrew-speaking believers, saying that their widows were being discriminated against in the daily distribution of food.” Remember, the church in Acts was as unified as the church has ever been. However, language and cultural bias invaded resulting in unequal treatment of widows. There are any number of Proverbs on the issue, but Proverbs 28:21 shows how easily people will yield to Satan's use of bias. Proverbs 28:21 ESV 21 To show partiality is not good, but for a piece of bread a man will do wrong. It says, “Showing partiality is never good, yet some will do wrong for a mere piece of bread.” OVERCOMING BIAS—PROPER SOURCE OF IDENTITY Bias is a result of mistaken identity. As we base our identity upon superficial traits such as color, national origin, school attendance, sports enthusiasm, etc. we lose proper perspective of God creating everyone equal in value. For instance, when we choose to take pride in our race, we open ourselves to all the sins associated to pride. Let me explain. As I base some of my identity and value in being white, I automatically degrade the value of others who are different from me. If race has value, then anyone without my racial characteristic is proportionally less valuable. This may sound simplistic, but it bears truth in the fruit of everyday living. Wherever racial pride exists so does racial tension. Hence, every race that finds value and meaning within its race automatically creates the conditions for racism to manifest. Racism and bias effects every race There are one race, the human race. Many scoffs and roll their eyes at this statement, but it does not make it any less true. The sooner we become race blind–focusing on the unifying power of one race, one blood, one people–the better off we will be. Our identity is found in God and God alone. However, a fallen world causes people to look everywhere other than God for their value. This hurts us is so many ways. GOD'S CALL God provides us the remedy to bias in Galatians 3:27-28, “And all who have been united with Christ in baptism have put on Christ, like putting on new clothes. Galatians 3:27–28 ESV 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male, and female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus.” When we properly find our identity and unity in Jesus Christ, we are then empowered to be impartial and unbiased. If this single call to unity is not enough, I will let God's Word, in both the Old and New Testament, provide further clarity on the issue. “Do not twist justice in legal matters by favoring the poor or being partial to the rich and powerful. Always judge people fairly.” Leviticus 19:15 “You shall do no injustice in court. You shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great, but in righteousness shall you judge your neighbor. “…It is wrong to show favoritism when passing judgment.” Proverbs 24:23 “Then Peter replied, ‘I see very clearly that God shows no favoritism. In every nation he accepts those who fear him and do what is right.'” Acts 10: 34-35 “My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim to have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some people over others? For example, suppose someone comes into your meeting dressed in fancy clothes and expensive jewelry, and another comes in who is poor and dressed in dirty clothes. If you give special attention and a good seat to the rich person, but you say to the poor one, ‘You can stand over there, or else sit on the floor'—well, doesn't this discrimination show that your judgments are guided by evil motives?” James 2: 1-4 “I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of His chosen angels, to maintain these principles without bias, doing nothing in a spirit of partiality.” 1 Timothy 5:21, NASB 1 Timothy 5:21 ESV 21 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of the elect angels I charge you to keep these rules without prejudging, doing nothing from partiality. “For there is no partiality with God.” Romans 2:11, NASB-Romans 2:11 ESV 11 For God shows no partiality. Just as there is no partiality with God so too should there be no partiality in us. BIAS VS. PREFERENCE There are complicating factors to this conversation. For one, how should we address the idea of “preference”? We all have preferences. We prefer certain types of music, food, entertainment, worship styles, Bible translations, etc. Sometimes acting upon our preference creates the appearance of bias. Nowhere is this more apparent than on Sunday morning, a day where Christians are more divided than on any other day of the week. To an unfortunate degree, out of a sense of preference, whites tend to attend certain types of church services and blacks attend other services. A whole host of churches, including Slavic, Polynesian, Hispanic, etc. replicate this trend. Preferences exist and often cause people with like preferences to come together. James 2:1–4 ESV 1 My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. 2 For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, 3 and if you pay attention to the one who wears the fine clothing and say, “You sit here in a good place,” while you say to the poor man, “You stand over there,” or, “Sit down at my feet,” 4 have you not then made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts? Does this preference of church service, often falling along skin color, mean the church is segregated? Only to the point where a white person walking into a black service might be or genuinely feel unwelcome and vice versa. Preference is not bias; poor and unwelcome treatment of visitors reveals bias. Never let your preferences become an excuse to act in a bias manner. BIAS VS. TRUTH The second complicating factor in the conversation of bias deals with speaking and standing upon God's Truth. The world interprets Christians speaking the Biblical truth on issues such as abortion, marriage, or sexual issues as being bias. This is wrong and untrue. Jn 17:17 John 17:17 ESV 17 Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. Standing for God's truth appears biased and bigoted in this world only because the world's stances on these issues are so anti-God. We must NEVER yield or apologize for siding with God. However, we must try to speak God's truth in a way that demonstrates God's grace. To be certain, there are some who use God's truth as a bias weapon and use God's Word in a manner to only cause hurt. The mature, genuine Christian uses God's Words in a manner that may cause hurt but ALWAYS points to the healing that comes from Jesus Christ. 2 Timothy 2:15 ESV 15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. Reference: The Holy Bible: King James Version. (1995). (electronic ed. of the 1769 edition of the 1611 Authorized Version., Jas 2:1–4). Bellingham WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc. Based on the Center for Christian Civic Engagement article "Universal Nature of Bias." Used with permission.
Todays songs were as follows: Bound for Glory - Vertical Worship What a Beautiful Name - Hillsong Worship Resurrecting - Elevation Worship Clean - Natalie Grant We are concluding our series Abandoned. Our main text for this morning was Romans 1:28 - 32 (NASB). Sermon points are as follows: For they exchanged the TRUTH OF GOD for a LIE... 1.) The SICKNESS is the CORE of ABANDONING GOD 2.) The SYMPTOMS are the CONSEQUENCES of ABANDONING GOD 3.) The SOCIETY shows the CONCLUSION of ABANDONING GOD Approving ANY SIN is ALSO A SIN! You may not be GUILTY OF ALL but you are not INNOCENT OF ALL so YOU ARE GUILTY!!! and WORTHY of GOD'S WRATH The GREATEST Idol in YOUR LIFE is YOU! RVs: Romans 1:28 - 32 (NASB) Romans 1:28 (NASB) Romans 1:18 (NASB) Romans 1:21 - 23 (NASB) Romans 1:25 (NASB) Romans 1:28 - 30 (NASB) Deuteronomy 21:18 - 21 (NASB) Romans 1:31 (NASB) Romans 1:32 (NASB) Romans 2:14 - 15 (NASB) Romans 1:32 (NASB) Isaiah 5:20 - 23 (NASB) James 2:10 - 11 (NASB) Our Rock Responses are: #1. What SYMPTOMS are you LIVING WITH? #2. That SYMPTOM is a result of SPIRITUAL FILTH... Do you REALLY want to be made CLEAN? #3. Will you SURRENDER YOUR LIFE to JESUS CHRIST as LORD and SAVIOR and be MADE CLEAN...TODAY?!! This morning's teaching was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our songs this morning were: I'll Fly Away - Albert E. Brumley Dwell - Aaron Keyes O Come to the Altar - Elevation Worship We continue our series Abandoned. Our pastor digs deep into Romans 1:14 - 27. Sermon points are as follows: Intro: Romans 1:24 THEREFORE... 1.) because men "suppress the truth in unrighteousness" (Romans 1:18 ) 2.) because "though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks" (Romans 1:21) 3.) because men" exchanged the glory of the incorruptible God for an image in the form of corruptible man and of birds and four-footed animals and crawling creatures." (Romans 1:23) Romans 1:25 (KEY) ANY "FALSE TRUTH" (LIE) that is put in the place of GOD'S TRUTH is... IDOLATRY Points: 1.) TRUTH is...based on what GOD SAID not on what WE "SEE" a.) TRUTH is...CREATOR BASED (HIS INSTRUCTION) not CULTURE BASED (OUR INFLUENCE) 2.) TRUTH is...based on GOD'S FACTS not YOUR "FEELINGS" 3.) We have ABANDONED GOD'S DESIGN for OUR OWN DESIGN a.) We have ABANDONED what GOD'S DESIRES for OUR OWN DESIRES 1.) The GREATEST IDOL in YOUR LIFE is YOU! 2.) We have to ADJUST OUR LIFESTYLES To GOD'S TRUTH... RVs: Romans 1:24 - 27 (NASB) Genesis 3:2 - 3 (NASB) Gensis 3:6 (NASB) Romans 1:25 (NASB) Romans 1:26 (NASB) Romans 1:27 (NASB) This week's Rock Responses: Rock Response #1: What IDOL have you EXCHANGED for GOD'S TRUTH? Rock Response #2: What is keeping you from REMOVING that IDOL today and REPLACING GOD back where HE belongs in your life? Rock Response #3: Be honest...Where has YOUR TRUTH taken you? Rock Response #4: Who else in your life is SUPPRESSING the TRUTH of GOD? Who else in your life is EXCHANGING GOD'S TRUTH for LIES? How can YOU lead them to SURRENDER? Rock Response #5: How can we come alongside you and meet you at the ALTAR? Our teaching today was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our songs for this week were: Glorious Day - Passion Nothing I hold Onto - Will Reagan Once and for All - Lauren Daigle Our teaching this week comes from Romans 1:18 - 25. Sermon points are as follows: God HATES sin. God LOVES the sinner and...God HATES the SINNER 1.) When we ABANDON God's Truth...we IGNORE His COMMUNICATION 2.) When we ABANDON God's Truth...we IDOLIZE His CREATION 3.) When we ABANDON God's Truth...we INITIATE our CONSEQUENCES RVs: Romans 1:16 - 18 (NASB) Psalms 11:1 - 7 (NLT) Psalms 5:4 - 12 (NASB) John 3:16 (NASB) John 3:36 (NASB) Romans 1:18 - 20 (NASB) Romans 1:21 - 23 (NASB) Romans 1:24 (NASB) This weeks Rock Responses: 1. In what area of YOUR LIFE is God REVEALING to you that YOU have ABANDONED His Truth? 2. Are YOU ready to "lay down" that area of YOUR LIFE? Why not? 3.How can WE help you "Lay Down" and SURRENDER yourself to Him "Once And For All"? This weeks teaching was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our songs this morning were: Burning In My Soul God Of This City King Of Heart Set A Fire Our message this morning was from the book 1 Corinthians 12:27. Intro : Who is the YOU in 1 Corinthians 12:27? Who are the Y'ALL in 1 Corinthians 12:27? Believers??? Christians by claim??? Church On The Rock "Members"??? The Y'ALL are HIS DISCIPLES DEFINED by HIM Our Sermon Points are as follows: 1.) I'm HERE For...The CONFESSION of CHRIST a.) TRUE CONFESSION is not an EMOTIONAL MOMENT it is an ETERNAL MARRIAGE b.) TRUE SALVATION is not an EMOTIONAL "CONFESSION" it is an ETERNAL COMMITMENT 2.) I'm HERE For...The COMMITMENT to CHRIST a.) Most who CLAIM to be "HERE FOR IT" only want to be FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS not the FAITHFUL WHO BELONGS 3.) I'm HERE For...The COST of CHRIST a.) CHRISTIANS CANCEL their COMMITMENTS because they never CALCULATED the COST 4.) I'm HERE For...The COMMUNITY of CHRIST a.) There is NO SUCH THING as a ONE PERSON CHURCH RVs: 1Corinthians 12:27 (NASB) John 2:23 - 24 (NASB) James 2:19 (NASB) Matthew 13 :24 - 30 (NASB) Matthew 9:14 (NASB) Matthew 22:15 - 16 (NASB) Romans 10:9 (NASB) 1 John 4:15 (NASB) Matthew 16:14 - 17 (NASB) Matthew 16:18 (NASB) Ephesians 1:22 - 23 (NASB) Matthew 12:50 (NASB) Matthew 7:21 (NASB) 1 Corinthians 12:27 (NASB) Luke 14:25 - 30 (NASB) Romans 12:5 (NASB) 1 John 4:20 - 21 (NASB) Hebrews 13:17 (NASB) This weeks ROCK RESPONSES: #1: What Is GOD SAYING To YOU? #2: What Are YOU Going To Do About It? #3: How Can We Help You ? This morning's teaching was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
This morning we continue on our journey through Romans and our sermon series Gospel Talk. Our main text is Romans 1:14 - 17. Sermon Points are as follows: Our focus this morning was the phrase The Righteousness of God. 1.) The Sin Situation a.) IMPUTE is to think of as belonging to someone therefore to cause it to belong to that person 2.) The Set Standard a.) Be HOLY as GOD is HOLY b.) Be PERFECT as your HEAVENLY FATHER is PERFECT. 3.) RIGHTEOUSNESS: PERFECTLY meeting THE SET STANDARD a.) God is a RIGHTEOUS JUDGE b.) How can ANYONE be SAVED?? 4.) The Savior Solution a.) JUSTIFICATION: to be declared NOT GUILTY b.) JUSTIFICATION not ONLY have YOUR SINS BEEN PAID FOR, but GOD has DECLARED that YOU PERFECTLY met the SET STANDARD 5.) THE DEATH OF CHRIST PAID THE WAGE FOR OUR SINS a.) The RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD, which was FULFILLED BY THE PERFECT LIFE OF CHRIST is IMPUTED to OUR ACCOUNT b.) The JOT refers to yod (י), this is the SMALLEST LETTER in the Hebrew alphabet c.) The TITTLE is a small mark in a Hebrew letter d.) c e (these letters were used as a visual to explain Tittle) 6.) In THE GOSPEL The RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD, THE WAY TO PERFECTLY MEET HIS SET STANDARD, Is REVEALED... Place your FAITH, YOUR FULL DEPENDENCE, on the LIFE, DEATH, BURIAL, and RESURRECTION of JESUS CHRIST HIS DEATH PAID FOR WHAT YOU OWED... HIS LIFE GAVE YOU WHAT YOU COULD NOT ATTAIN RVs: Romans 1:16 & 17 (NASB) Genesis 1:27 (NSB) Genesis 2:16 - 17 (NASB) Genesis 3: 6 - 7 (NASB) Romans 5:12 (NASB) Psalms 51:4 - 5 (NASB) Romans 3:10 - 12 (NASB) Romans 3:23 (NASB) Ephesians 2:1 - 3 (NASB) Colossians 1:13 (NLT) Proverbs 17:15 (NASB) Psalms 5:4 - 5 (NASB) Leviticus 11:44 - 45 (NASB) Leviticus 19:2 (NASB) 1 Peter 1:15 - 16 (NASB) Matthew 5:20 - 22 (NASB) Matthew 5:27 - 28 (NASB) Matthew 5:31 - 34 (NASB) Matthew 5:37 (NASB) Matthew 5:43 - 44 (NASB) Matthew 5:48 (NASB) Jasmes 2:10 - 11 (NASB) Matthew 19:16 - 18; 20 - 25 (NASB) Proverbs 17:15 (NASB) Philemon 1:18 (NASB) 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NAB) Matthew 5:17 - 20 (NASB) Matthew 19:25 - 26 (NASB) Romans 5:18 - 19 (NASB) Romans 4:25 (NLT) Romans 3:21 - 22 (NLT) Our teaching today was brought this morning by Rashad Cunningham.
Our songs thus morning were: All the People Said Amen Simplicity Mighty to Save As we move on to our new series titled Gospel Talk, we find our main text in Romans 1:14 - 17. Sermon point are as follows: 1.) Your OBLIGATION a.) Sharing THE GOSPEL is NOT an OPTION... it is YOUR OBLIGATION! 2.) Your Gospel Obstacles a.) YOUR BARRIERS separate you from YOUR BARBARIANS b.) Who are the BARBARIANS in YOUR WORLD? c.) Who do YOU know that GOD is not ABLE to SAVE? 3.) Your Gospel Opportunities a.) You are OBLIGATED to CONVERSE... NOT CONVERT! b.) The GOSPEL doesn't just INTRODUCE us to LIFE... THE GOSPEL IS LIFE! 3.) What if YOU SHARING THE GOSPEL is GOD'S ANSWER to SOMEONE' PRAYER? RVs: Romans 1:14 - 15 (NASB) Acts 20:24 (NASB) II Corinthians 5:14 - 21 (NASB) Mark 16 - 15 (NASB) I Corinthians 9:19 (NASB) Romans 1:14 (NASB) Ephesians 2:11 - 13 (NASB) I Corinthians 9:19 - 23 (NASB) Romans 1:15 (NASB) Acts 10:24 - 35 (NASB) This weeks ROCK RESPONSES: ROCK RESPONSE #1: Ask YOURSELF this question...Do I believe GOD is ABLE to SAVE ANYBODY? ROCK RESPONSE #2: If SALVATION is not based on YOU...Don't let YOU get in the way of SHARING THE GOSPEL! Our teaching this week was though Rashad Cunningham.
Our songs for this morning were: Sing to the King Taste of Eternity by Bellarive Raise a Hallelujah by Bethel Music This morning we continue our walk walk through Romans with Romans 1:8. Our sermon notes are as follows: 1.) Why we talk to God a.) Our Appreciation (How we talk to God) b.) Our Access (Why we talk to God) 2.) Who we talk to God about a.) Our Allies 3.) What others should be talking about a.) Our Actions 4.) Where others should be talking about us a.) Our Avenue RVs: Romans 1:8 (NASB) Ephesians 2:12 - 13 (NASB) Ephesians 2:18 (NASB) Ephesians 3:8 - 12 (NASB) Hebrews 4:16 (NASB) Romans 1:5 (NASB) John 14:6 (NASB) I John 4:20 (NASB) Romans 1:8 (NASB) Romans 1:8 (NASB) This weeks ROCK RESPONSES: Rock Response #1: Raise a Hallelujah..because you have ACCESS! Rock Response #2: Raise a Hallelujah...because you have ALLIES! Rock RESPONSE #3: Raise a Hallelujah...because He uses your actions to create His Avenues! This mornings' teaching was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Today's teaching text was from Galatians 6:1 - 3. Sermon Points are as follows: A Family... 1.) Notices One Another 2.) Nurtures One Another 3.) Needs One Another RVs: Revelations 2:1 - 5 (NASB) Galatians 6:1 - 3 (NASB) Philippians 3:7 - 14 (NASB) II Peter 1:6 - 10 (NASB) Ephesians 4:1 - 3 (NASB) Ephesians 4:11 - 13 (NASB) Hebrews 5:13 - 14 (NASB) 1 Corinthians 10:11 - 12 (NASB) Matthew 5:41 (NASB) Galatians 6:5 (NASB) Romans 5:41 (NASB) This mornings' teaching was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
This mornings sermon comes from the book of Galatians. Our main text is Galatians 5:25 - 6:3. Sermon Points are as follows: 1.) FAKE WORDS leads to FAKE FAITH 2.) FAKE FOLLOWING leads to FAKE WALK 3.) FAKE WORTH leads to FAKE FAMILY RVs: Ephesians 1:13 - 14 (NASB) 1 Corinthians 3:16 (NASB) Galatians 2:20 (NASB) Galatians 5:6 (NASB) Galatians 5:13 & 15 (NASB) Galatians 6:1 - 3 (NASB) Galatians 2:3 - 4 (NASB) Romans 16:17 - 18 (NASB) 1 Corinthians 3:1 - 2 (NASB) 1 Corinthians 3:3 (NASB) Galatians 6:1 (NASB) Matthew 18:15 - 17 (NASB) 1 Corinthians 5:1 - 6 (NASB) 1 Corinthians 5:9 - 13 (NASB) Galatians 6:2 (NASB) This mornings' teaching was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
We concluded our Sermon Series The Grace card this morning. Our reading and main text is from Roman 1:6-7. Our sermon points are as follows: Called of Jesus Christ 1.) Set Apart Label Beloved of God 2.) Set Apart Love Called as Saints 3.) Set Apart Living RVs: Acts 19:32 (NASB) Acts 19:39 (NASB) Romans 1:7 (NASB) John 1:12 (NASB) Galatians 3:26 (NASB) Romans 8:14 - 16 (NASB) 1 John 3:1 - 2 (NASB) Romans 12:2 (NASB) Philippians 2:14 - 16 (NASB) 1 John 4:1 - 6 (NASB) 1 Peter 4:14 - 19 (NASB) This weeks ROCK RESPONSES: ROCK RESPONSE #!: Make sure YOUR LIFE on the INSIDE Matches YOUR LABEL on the OUTSIDE ROCK RESPONSE #2: I WILL LIVE... as the CALLED OF JESUS, BELOVED BY GOD and SET APART FROM THE WORLD ROCK RESPONSE #3: FACEtime F- Fellowship A- Accountability C- Care E- Encouragement Todays' teaching was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
We are continuing our 5-year journey through the Book of Romans. Our main text for this morning was Romans 1:5. Our sermon points are as follows: As believers we have, through Christ, received GRACE(Divine Enablement) that is manifested in many GIFTS. Like Paul, we are to use this GRACE… 1.) ...To BUILD 2.) ...To BREAK 3.) ...To BOAST RVs... Romans 1:1-5 (NASB) Romans 1:5 (NASB) John 14:15; John 14:23-24 (NASB) 1 John 2:2-4 (NASB) Romans 1:5 (NASB) Matthew 28:19 (NASB) 1 Corinthians 10:31 (NASB) Romans 1:5 (NASB) ROCK RESPONSES: Our Rock Responses, this week, come directly from the walls of our Kids Ministry. 1.) OBEDIANCE... Trusting who's in charge by doing what you're asked to do. 2.) The way we show Love is to obey God's Commands. He commands you to lead a life of love. That's what you have heard from the beginning. 2 John 6 3.) Trust and obey even when you think upper way is better. Our message this week was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our current series, as we continue in the Book of Romans, will be called The Grace Card. This morning we are exploring the contextual meanings of the word Grace. Our key text comes from Romans 1:5. (NASB) Please remember... WORDS can have MANY meanings but only ONE meaning in its CONTEXT! Sermon Points are as follows: Grace... ...as THANKS (Human) to express gratitude or show appreciation to a human being Luke 17:9 ...as HONOR having positive social standing or reputation Acts 2:47 ...as CHARM/APPEAL attractiveness, attention grabbing, awe-ness, stimulating or pleasing Luke 4:22 ...as a SYSTEM a “system” or “way” instituted by God in which the RIGHTEOUSNESS required by GOD is OBTAINED and OFFERED as a FREE GIFT through FAITH in JESUS CHRIST ALONE. Romans 6:14-16 Galatians 5:1-6 ...as CREDIT something that obtains or adds to reputation or esteem Luke 6:32-35 1 Peter 2:18-20 ...as FAVOR/"PRESENT" FAVOR can mean “better standing” or a “present/gift” a present given as a sign of beneficent favor Romans 4:1-4;14-16 1 Corinthians 16:1-4 ...as THANKS (GOD) an acknowledgement of appreciation (to a divinity) Romans 6:16-18 Romans 7:24-25 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 1 Timothy 1:12-13 ...as DIVINE EMABLEMENT 1 God's DIVINE "CAUSE" producing the believers DIVINE "EFFECT" 36% of use in the NEW TESTAMENT 1 Corinthians 15:9-10 2 Corinthian 8:1-5 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Galatians 2:7-9 Romans 12:3-8; 1Peter 4:7-11 Romans 1:5 Sticky Statements: **STOP using GRACE for PERMISSION to SIN START using GRACE for POWER to NOT SIN **GRACE IS A DIVINE ENABLEMENT GRACE IS NOT A DIVINE EXCUSE! **STOP TRAMPLING HIS GRACE START TRUSTING HIS GRACE **STOP using GRACE for PERMISSION to NOT SERVE START using GRACE for POWER to SERVE RV: Luke 17:9 (NASB) Acts 2:47 (NASB) Luke 4:22 (NASB) Romans 6:14-16 (NASB) Galatians 5:1-6 (NASB) Luke 6:32-35 (NASB) 1 Peter 2:18-20 (NASB) Romans 4:1-4; 14-16 (NASB) 1 Corinthians 16:1-4 (NASB) Romans 6:16-18 (NASB) 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 (NASB) 1 Timothy 1:12-13 (NASB) 1 Corinthians 15:9-10 (NASB) 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 (NASB) 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 (NASB) Galatians 2:7-9 (NASB) Romans 12:3-8; 1 Peter 4:7-11 (NASB) Romans 1:5 (NASB) ROCK RESPONSES: ROCK RESPONSE #1: Read ROMANS 6 and STOP using GRACE as an EXCUSE TO SIN ROCK RESPONSE #2: Think about DIVINE ENABLEMENT! If you CHOOSE CHRIST, HE WILL ENABLE YOU! If you HAVE CHOSEN CHRIST, YOU "SHOULD" BE ENABLED! ROCK RESPONSE #3: Use YOUR "GRACE CARD" FROM NOW ON IN EVERY AREA OF YOUR LIFE! Marriage, Parenting, Relationships, Social Media, Finances, Church, Work... EVERY AREA... TO BE LIKE JESUS CHRIST!!!! This mornings teaching was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
Our message this morning was the wrap-up for Romans 1:4 (NASB) Sermon points are as follows: 1.) His DESIGNATED Position 2.) His 'Dunamis' Power 3.) His Devine Proof RV: Romans 1:1-4 (NASB) Romans 1:4 (NASB) John 1:1 (NASB) John 1:14 (NASB) Romans 1:3 (NASB) John 5:18 (NASB) John 19:7 (NASB) Leviticus 24:15-16 (NASB) Romans 1:4 (NASB) 2 Corinthians 13:4 (NASB) 1 Corinthians 1:18-24 (NASB) Rock Responses: ROCK RESPONSE #1 Ask Yourself: "Do I REALLY BELIEVE In the Resurrection of Jesus Christ?" ROCK RESPONSE #2 If I believe in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ... What BEHAVIOR does My Belief Birth?
Our Main Verse today come from the book of Romans 1:3A. Today's Sermon was a walk through the Old Testament in the Bible finding who Jesus is. There are 39 Statements, in this message, of who Jesus is as well as verses the go along with them. There are MANY, MANY more throughout the Bible! For this message, they are as follows: Jesus is... the promised SEED that will bruise the serpent on the head Genesis 3:15(NASB) Jesus is... our passover lamb and the BLOOD God sees and His judgement “passes over us” Exodus 12:13(NASB) Jesus is... OUR HIGH PRIEST (Entire Chapter 16 ) and our SCAPEGOAT Leviticus 16:22(NASB) Jesus is... our BRONZE SERPENT LIFTED UP so that we must "LOOK" at HIM to LIVE Numbers 21:8-9(NASB) Jesus is... THE PROPHET like MOSES Deuteronomy 18:15(NASB) Jesus is... our SCARLET CORD OF REDEMPTION and "JOSHUA" Joshua 2:17-18(NASB) Jesus is... OUR JUDGE/DELIVERER A "Judge" was a leader chosen by God to DELIVER GOD’S PEOPLE Judges 3:9(NASB) Jesus is... OUR KINSMEN REDEEMER Ruth 3:13(NASB) Jesus is... the SON OF DAVID 1 & 2 Samuel 2 Samuel 7:12-16(NASB) Romans 1:3(NASB) Jesus is... the THRONE ESTABLISHED FOREVER The KING of KINGS! 1 & 2 Kings and 1 & 2 Chronicles 1 Chronicles 17:14(NASB) Jesus is... OUR TEMPLE that has been “resurrected”/rebuilt The foundation Laid of God's temple Ezra 3:10(NASB) Jesus is... OUR INTERCESSOR Esther 4:16(NASB) Jesus is... OUR rebuilt walls that have been heard of and seen by our enemies causing them to lose confidence Nehemiah 6:16(NASB) Jesus is... the REDEEMER that LIVES and in the end will STAND ON THE EARTH Job 19:25(NASB) Jesus is... OUR SHEPHERD Psalm 23:1(NASB) Jesus is... the WISDOM OF GOD Proverbs (multiple texts, included were Proverbs 3:5 & 3:6(NASB) Jesus is... OUR CONCLUSION when ALL HAS BEEN HEARD Ecclesiastes 12:13(NASB) Jesus is... THE GROOM WHO DESIRS FOR US Song of Solomon 7:10(NASB) Jesus is... the SUFFERING SERVANT who bears OF OUR INIQUITY Isaiah 53:11(NASB) Jesus is... Jesus is our righteous savior Jeremiah 23:6(NASB) Jesus is... OUR NEVER CEASING LOVINGKINDNESS, OUR NEVER FAILING COMPASSION and OUR PORTION Lamentations 3:22-24(NASB) Jesus is... the RESURRECTION of “Dry bones” out of their GRAVES Ezekiel 37:12(NASB) Jesus is... the KING IN HEAVEN who HUMBLES THOSE WHO WALK IN PRIDE Daniel 4:37(NASB) Jesus is... the BRIDEGROOM who remains FAITHFUL to HIS ADULTEROUS BRIDE Hosea 3:1 (NASB) Jesus is... THE NAME on which WHOMEVER "turns" and CALLS WILL BE DELIVERED Joel 2:12; 2:32 (NASB) Jesus is... THE PLUMB LINE among HIS PEOPLE who also MEETS THE STANDARD on THEIR BEHALF Amos 7:7-8(NASB) Jesus is... the LORD whose DAY draws near on ALL NATIONS Jesus is OUR AVENGER Obadiah 15(NASB) Jesus is... like Jonah who was in the stomach of the fish three days and three nights. Jesus was in the EARTH THREE DAYS and THREE NIGHTS Jonah 1:17;2:10(NASB) Jesus is... the SALVATION that COMES FROM THE LORD Jonah 2:9(NASB) Jesus is... the ONE WHOM WILL GO FORTH FROM BETHLEHEM TO BE RULER OF ISRAEL Micah 5:2(NASB) Jesus is... OUR PEACE who COMPLETELY CUTS OFF THE WICKED ONE Nahum 1:15(NASB) Jesus is... OUR EVERLASTING HOLY ROCK Habakkuk 1:12(NASB) Jesus is... OUR LORD in OUR MIDST who REJOICES OVER US with SHOUTS OF JOY (OR SINGING) Zephaniah 3:17(NASB) Jesus is... GOD’S CHOSEN SIGNET RING... finisher of our unfinished homework Haggai 2:22-23(NASB) Jesus is... SIMPLY.... the ONLY NAME of the ONLY LORD and the ONLY KING of ALL THE EARTH Zechariah 14:9(NASB) Jesus is... OUR "SUN" OF RIGHTEOUSNESS Malachi 4:2(NASB) Rock Responses this week: ROCK RESPONSE #1 I will always remember that the old testament points to Jesus ROCK RESPONSE #2 I will always look for "new" ways that the bible reveals Jesus ROCK RESPONSE #3 Since the gospel of god is based on the work of His Son I will always treasure The Beautiful Name of Jesus Our POWERFUL message was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
This weeks sermon comes from Acts 2:46 (NASB). Sermon points are as follows: 1.) Keep that Same FOCUS 2.) Keep that Same FIRE 3.) Keep that Same FELLOWSHIP 4.) Keep that Same FEELING CR Verses: Acts 2:46 (NASB) Romans 12:2 (NASB) Ephesians 2:11 - 16 (NASB) 1 Corinthians 3:16 (NASB) 1 Peter 5:7 (NASB) Our message was brought through Rashad Cunningham.
The Believer’s Freedom in Christ The Means and Method of Freedom Christ’s Death & Resurrection Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ Proclamation of Freedom -John 8:36, John 8:51, The cost of freedom - John 19:1-14,John 19:28-30, 34-35 Jesus Christ –the key to freedom -NASB Romans 8:1-4 Jesus Christ –the key to freedom -Hebrew 2:14-15 (NLT) Jesus Christ –the key to freedom - Corinthians 15:51-58 (NASB) Jesus Christ –the key to freedom - Corinthians 15:51-58 (NLT) Jesus Christ –the key to freedom The believer’s freedom -from slaves to God’s children -Galatians (NASB) The believer’s freedom -from slaves to God’s children -Galatians (NLT)Glory (Boast) in the Cross of Christ -Galatians 6: 14 (NASB)Keep Jesus Christ in plain sight daily -Luke 22:17-24 (NASB)Keep Jesus Christ in plain sight daily -1 Corinthians 11
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+8%3A31-39&version=NASB (Romans 8:31-39) L'amour de Dieu est folie! This French phrase translates, “The love of God is folly.” Brennan Manning in his book “The Ragamuffin Gospel” says that on Easter morning in France you'll see this phrase posted on the side of buildings, busses, and houses, and graffitied on sidewalks. The French sing it in their churches in worship and use it as a greeting when they wave to the neighbors. The love of God is folly. God's love is extravagant. In the season of Easter, we are remembering the profound truth that Jesus Christ, who was crucified and buried in a sealed tomb with Roman guards outside, is now risen from the dead never to die again. Death could not hold Him. Is God's initiative to send His Son into the world in love to save us and invite us to trust Him, a fool's mission? It does sound a little crazy that an all-powerful God would be born taking on the limits of humanity. He then would live a perfect life, reveal Himself in signs and wonders and miracles, teach about the kingdom of God, then face false charges, be arrested and crucified, though He was perfect. It seems illogical to take on the sins of all humanity and then be raised from the dead in victory to proclaim the forgiveness of sins to all who believe and the invitation to reconciliation in the love of God. Some say the love of God is folly. It is a fool's mission because it's illogical, irrational, and ill-advised. Perhaps even a wasted effort. The psalmist says, “The fool says in his heart there is no God” (Psalm 14:1). Contemporary philosophers might say it this way: The value of God is dead. It's as if some have concluded God is irrelevant. Could it be the German philosopher Feuerbach, who lived in the 19th century, was correct when he said God is the projection of human fears? That God didn't create us, but men created God in order to placate our own fears because of our weaknesses and limits? Is God just a figment of imagination to comfort our terrorized souls? Is Jesus alive from the dead? The truth of Easter's message is the heartbeat of God's revelation to the world. Paul said, “If Jesus Christ has not been raised, than your faith is worthless and you're still in your sins” (I Cor. 15:17). Ken Davis tells the story of a woman who saw her German Shepherd shaking the life out of a neighbor's pet rabbit. Her family didn't get along well with the neighbors, and she knew this would be a disaster. So she grabbed her broom and pummeled the dog until it finally dropped the dead rabbit from its mouth. Seeing the dead rabbit, she panicked. She grabbed the rabbit, took it inside, gave it a bath, blow dried its hair to its original fluffiness, combed its fur until it looked alive again, and then snuck into the neighbor's yard and propped it up so it looked alive. An hour later, she heard screams from next door. She went outside and asked what was going on. The neighbor woman said, Our rabbit! Our rabbit! He died two weeks ago, and we buried him. Now he's back! This is a funny and absurd story. Everybody knows dead rabbits don't come back to life. From a human logic standpoint, we'd also assert that when human beings breathe their last, they also don't come back to life. But the truth of the message of Easter says, Jesus Christ, who was crucified on the cross for the sins of the world – for my sins – was raised from the dead never to die again. In the message of Easter in Luke 24, the women went to the tomb to anoint Jesus' body. They found the stone rolled away and the tomb empty. Two angels told them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? Jesus isn't here. He is risen, just as he said.” The disciples, when the women told them what they experienced and what the angel said, believed their words to be nonsense, foolishness. Luke, the physician actually uses a medical term for nonsense. It could be translated, the babbling...
What is the synchronicity of God? A week ago, the director of my Bible study asked if anyone would share their testimony of how they came to know Jesus as their personal Savior. Several people shared their story. As I listened, I was thinking, "I should really video these." So, I brought my tablet on Sunday planning to ask a few of the people who shared the week before if I could record them. Becky just happened to be the first person that I asked. And this is her story: Hit by a Freight Train http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdpUHv9uIVM Is that not an amazing testimony of God having his hand in circumstances? All of these "just happened to" occurrences. If any one were not perfectly in line, she most likely wouldn't have lived. This is called: Synchronicity syn·chro·nic·i·ty the simultaneous occurrence of events that appear significantly related but have no discernible causal connection. A word coined by Jung to say, "We know there is a connection here, but we just don't know what it is." (( Synchronicity. Wikipedia. Accessed 12 September 2013. )) It's God. More specifically, the overwhelming love of God that can take circumstances outside of his will to work within it. It is Romans 8:28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. ~ NASB (( Romans 8:28 (New American Standard Bible.) )) There is No Such Thing as Coincidence A friend once told me that there is no word for coincidence, meaning random chance, in the original Hebrew language. The equivalent word, mikreh, means "a happening from God." But Hebrew - loshon hakodesh - is the holy tongue; the language in which G-d Himself spoke; the language in which He gave us His holy Torah. Therefore, there can be no true equivalent to any Hebrew word in another language. Literally translated, mikreh means ìkarah míHaShem - it happened from G-d. The word itself testifies that nothing, absolutely nothing, occurs without His guidance, and this holds true from the most major to the most insignificant event. (( Jungreis, Rebbetzin. Coincidence or Mikreh. Hineni.org. 7 April 2005. Accessed 12 September 2013. )) Also on Sunday during the praise time, another person shared that she was driving on the freeway and felt that God was telling her to pull over. She did and a second later there was a huge accident, the cars right behind her were involved and if she hadn't pulled over, she would have been as well.
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