Boasting in the Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ

by | 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...

RESIST BEING CONFORMED; PERSIST IN BEING TRANSFORMED

by | 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...

KINGDOMS IN CONFLICT:  What’s the World Coming To?

by | 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...

Our Citizenship Is in Heaven, from Which We Eagerly Await a Savior

by | 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...

Intentionally Meeting with One Anothe

by | 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...

God Is Always at Work in All Things for Our Good

by | 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...