Embracing Contradiction (Romans 2:17 - 3:8; Psalm 51:1-12)
/Because the law only justifies those who keep it perfectly, the only defense for sinners is to confess that they have no defense and ask for mercy.
The Day of Wrath (Romans 2:1-16; John 5:19-29)
/All who rely upon their own righteousness on the Last Day will meet with wrath, fury, tribulation and distress, but those who repent and trust Jesus will find life.
The Day of Wrath (Romans 2:1-16; John 5:19-29)
/All who rely upon their own righteousness on the Last Day will meet with wrath, fury, tribulation and distress, but those who repent and trust Jesus will find life.
The Worst Sinner You Know (Romans 1:18-32; Genesis 1:26-28)
/It is God’s sobering revelation that he punishes wickedness that both humbles each and everyone of us and gives us hope that wickedness will not have the final word.
The Ministry of the Gospel (Romans 1:1-17; Genesis 9:24-27)
/The gospel is the saving power of God which sets us right before Him and renews our sinful lives.
Hated without Cause (Psalm 35; John 15:18-25)
/David is hated for doing good, but this is evidence that he belongs to the Lord.
The Pattern and the Power (Philemon 17-25; 1 Corinthians 11:1)
/Paul imitates the sacrificial love of Christ for others and calls you to join him in doing the same.
Finding Perspective (Philemon 15-16; Hebrews 2:10-11)
/By recognizing God’s plans and the value he assigns to others we can see past painful situations to that which really matters—grace, mercy and reconciliation.
Useful Onesimus (Philemon 8-14; Mark 10:35-45)
/Onesimus proves to be useful to Paul and Philemon because he provides an opportunity for each to freely lay down their rights and walk in a manner worthy of those who belong to Jesus.
When It All Comes Down (Philemon 1-7; Genesis 4:1-9)
/The book of Philemon is about asking the simple question: “When it all comes down, does the cross affect how you live?”
My Memorial (Luke 22:7-23)
/John uses the feeding of the five thousand on the mountain to show us that the Lord’s Supper is a Spiritual, or heavenly meal, that is intended to feed our souls rather than our bellies
The Gift of Unity (Ephesians 4:1-6; Genesis 2:8-15)
/Unity is a gift that God has given the church and therefore requires that we give ourselves to guarding and protecting it.
No Greater Friend (Psalms 25-34; John 15:13)
/Psalms 25 through 34 teach us to seek friendship with God (rather than the world) because God lays his life down for his friends.
Madmen (Psalm 34; 1 Samuel 21:10-15; 2 Corinthians 4:7-18; 11:1-12:13)
/David teaches us to boast in our weakness for, though it is foolish to the world and humbling, it is where God’s power is made perfect and we find life.
The Resurrection of Esther (Esther 4:13 - 5:6; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4)
/Esther, by resigning herself to death and being rewarded with new life and a kingdom on the third day, established the pattern for the coming Messiah and informs us of what awaits those who lose their lives for Christ’s sake.
We Shall Not Fear (Psalm 46; Matthew 8:23-27)
/Brian Guinto is our former Summer Intern (2014). He was back in town and we invited him to bring God's word to us, which he kindly did.
Glory Descending (Psalm 33; Philippians 2:5-11)
/God's glory is demonstrated in his power and his exaltation, but also in his willingness to descend in weakness in order to save those he loves.
Righteous Sinners (Psalm 31; Romans 4:1-12)
/Comfort comes to sinners, not when they hide their sins, but when the confess them to God and turn to him in faith, seeking mercy and grace.