A consideration of Hell
Romans 9 contains what appears to be a preposterous statement; it is so audacious that Paul affirms in three ways …
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Sermon: Gospel Longings
Gospel Longings Romans 9:1-5 May 26, 2019 What makes you sad? What makes your heart ache? What are your greatest …
God’s salvation is great because…
We are quick to attribute to too many things that really aren’t great. A home run while perhaps being timely …
Sermon: God’s Great Gospel
God’s Great Gospel Romans 1-8 May 19, 2019 Today we close the book on Romans 8. That means we are …
Sermon: The Character of Love
The Character of Love 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 May 12, 2019 What is love?… One cartoon explained it this way: “Love …
Live by the Spirit by setting your mind on Christ
Romans 8 is one of the most beloved chapters in Scripture. It speaks of the believer’s responsibility and ability to …
Sermon: The Spirit, Sanctification, and Security
The Spirit, Sanctification, and Security Romans 8 May 5, 2019 When I go to the mountains, the last morning I …
Sermon: Suffering and the love of Christ
Suffering and the Love of Christ Romans 8:35-39 April 28, 2019 We have questions about love. We want to know …
A biblical mandate for missions
Last year, our church elder board developed a policy for missions to determine what missions is and what kind of …
Reflections on my recent trip to Russia and Israel
Earlier this month I took a trip to Siberia and Israel to teach biblical counseling with Pastor Dan Kirk and …
Sermon: Since Christ is Resurrected…
Since Christ is Resurrected… Romans 8:33-34 April 21, 2019 Sometimes, when you are given a good gift, you don’t …
“It is Finished” — a word of victory
What follows is the manuscript of the devotional given at our Good Friday worship service this evening. “It is finished.” …
Final Words
When I take a trip somewhere without my wife, Raye Jeanne, as I recently did, I will remind her of …
Sermon: Sing the Song of Security
Sing the Song of Security Romans 8:31-33 March 24, 2019 Most of us probably don’t feel as secure as we …
Don’t I have a part in my salvation?
Several years ago when I began a sermon on the early part of Ephesians chapter one, I said something like, …
