by Anita Padgett | Oct 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Since we have been justified by faith alone, in Jesus Christ alone, we should only boast in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1. A cross-centered life is one that is marked by humility and not pride. 2. A cross-centered life boasts only in Jesus Christ and not in...
by Anita Padgett | Sep 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
I. OUR DECISIVE COMMITMENT: “Present your bodies to God as a living sacrifice” (12:1) A. The Basis of the Commitment – “…by the mercies of God” B. The Nature of the Commitment – total, acceptable, and rightful C. The Outcome of this Commitment: “…the good and...
by Anita Padgett | Jul 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
GOD’S BIG PICTURE. (Vaughan Roberts, GodsBigPicture.co.uk) “The kingdom of God: God’s people in God’s place under God’s rule and blessing… That may sound like an overly simplistic definition for such a significant theme in Scripture, but the simple words contain...
by Anita Padgett | Jun 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
What will keep us on track all the way to our heavenly home? I. Knowing Our True Citizenship and Our True Savior (3:20) II. Fixing Our Hope on the One True and Ultimate Happiness (3:21) III. Staying in the Fight, in the Race, Every Day (4:1) “But for them it was only...
by Anita Padgett | Jul 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Part One: The Blessings We Have in Christ Part Two: Building Together in Christ “Mutual care will not be sustained unless members of the community meet together regularly for fellowship, encouragement, and exhortation.”—Peter O’Brien “To be needlessly absent is...
by Anita Padgett | May 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
Romans 8:18-30 Despite the HARD of this life today, we have hope in a magnificent future. 1. Creation longs for this better future. 2. Christians eagerly wait for this better future. 3. The Holy Spirit helps us as we wait for this better future. 4. God is at work in...
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