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Advantages & Disadvantages

6/20/2021

This week, as we start Romans 3, Paul brings up a valid point. He asks, in essence, "If we aren't saved by our circumcision, then what good is it?" It's a fair question to ask and one that applies to us today as well. If going to church or being part of a church family won't save you, why bother? Join us Sunday at 10 am (in person or online) as we explore what advantages Paul sees for the Jews - and how those relate to us. See you then!

Heart Matters

6/13/2021

This week, as we wrap up Romans 2, we revisit Paul's main idea in these first three chapters. The gospel is good news for all people because it says that it is the power to save those who believe - regardless of who they are or what nationality they hail from. This also means that those who believe they are made right with God by their heritage will be in for a rude awakening on the day of judgement. Join us Sunday at 10 am (in person or online) as we discuss how outward obedience is less than inward transformation. See you then!

Directing Others

5/30/2021

In a play, the director sets the scene and helps point the cast in crew in the right direction. In some respects, when it comes to Jesus, every one of us is a director. Either we are pointing people to Jesus with our lives or we are directing them away from Jesus. What is the secret to leading people to Jesus? That's what we'll see in our text this Sunday. Hope you can join us at 10 am either in person or online!

Obedience & Knowledge

5/23/2021

I remember the old joke about a kid who sleeps with a book under his pillow thinking he will learn all the lessons by osmosis. We chuckle at that but many of us think that if we simply hear the lessons of the Bible, we will be made right with God. But is that the case? This week, as we continue our walk through Romans, Paul reminds us that you aren't made right by hearing God's Word but by doing what it says. Can't wait to see you on Sunday morning at 10 am to share with you what all this means!

No Partiality

5/16/2021

A fellow pastor told me the other day that someone who had been in his church for over 15 years left and started attending another church because he said that not everyone is going to heaven. This false belief that everyone is saved is called universalism and many people hold it as truth. Even if everyone doesn't get in, maybe your family or your nation is OK. But Paul says that there will be some who will receive eternal life and some who do not. Who does? See you this Sunday at 10 am to find out.

No Excuses

5/9/2021

The term "cancel culture" is big news these days but if we are honest, it's really nothing new. People judging and excluding others is older than we realize and is at the heart of our text this week. While man's judgement is meant to condemn and exclude, God's judgement is meant to draw us back to him. How is that the case? See you this Sunday at 10 am to find out - and don't forget to invite your mom to join you (or ask your kids to come along!)

The God Who Gives Up

5/3/2021

This Sunday, we return to Romans with a very important question: Does God ever give up on a person. Our inclination is to say "no" but it looks like our text says something different. What does that mean? You'll have to join us Sunday either in person or via our livestream to find out!

Resurrection Restoration

4/25/2021

This Sunday we wrap up our Easter series looking at the effects of the Resurrection with one of the most profound. Just before the crucifixion, Peter infamously declared he'd never deny Jesus. Of course, we know that he did that. Why did Jesus make sure that Peter knew he was not only forgiven but fully restored? That's what we'll talk about Sunday at 10! See you and a friend then (either in person or online!)

Destroying Fear

4/18/2021

I feel bad for many people in Scripture because they often are defined by one aspect or moment in their lives. Thomas is defined as the doubter which is unfair because while he questioned the resurrection, he ended up believing and being blessed. I hope to see you Sunday at 10 am as we see how the resurrected Jesus is the answer to our doubts and how we can, like Thomas, leave believing in the hope of Christ!

Vanquishing Fear

4/12/2021

Imagine you were one of the disciples who watched Jesus die. If they could kill Jesus, you probably thought that you were next. Fear is a powerful motivator but it can also cripple a person if they let it. However, with the resurrection, fear was vanquished. How? I'll see you Sunday at 10 am to find out!

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