Rebels Without A Cause (Romans 10:16–21)

Scripture Text: Romans 10:16–21 Rebels Without A Cause (MP3) Rebels Without A Cause (Sermon Text) Introduction Last week, we looked at a passage that described the process by which God uses to make unbelievers into believers. It involves faith. It involves hearing. It involves people. People come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ because …

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Do You Hear What I Heard? (Romans 10:14–17)

Scripture Text: Romans 10:14–17 Do You Hear What I Heard? (MP3) Do You Hear What I Heard? (Sermon Text) Introduction In 1786, an English Baptist named William Carey became concerned with the Church of his time. He questioned the complacency of Christians who thought they were not responsible to tell others about Jesus Christ. Carey …

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Salvation for Everyone (Romans 10:11-13)

Scripture Text: Romans 10:11-13 Salvation for Everyone (MP3) Salvation for Everyone (Sermon Text) Introduction There is a problem in the church today. Maybe you have noticed it. Churches have become inclusive, internally focused people who have forgotten who they are or what they should be doing. Many churches have become members only clubs that are …

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How to Be Righteous (Romans 10:5-13)

Scripture Text: Romans 10:5-13 How to Be Righteous (MP3) How to Be Righteous (Sermon Text) Introduction Children are interesting creatures. They are born with an insatiable desire to learn. They also desire to do what they want and when they want to do it. Parents have the God given responsibility to train these young people …

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That They May Be Saved (Romans 10:1-4)

Scripture Text: Romans 10:1-4 That They May Be Saved (MP3) That They May Be Saved (Sermon Text) Introduction Imagine a church that gathers together on Sunday morning. The building is packed full of people. The preacher preaches a message that is well received. The church is busy doing various things for the community. The congregation …

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A Matter of Life and Death (Deuteronomy 30:15-20)

Scripture Text: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 A Matter of Life and Death (MP3) A Matter of Life and Death (Sermon Text) Introduction Choices! We have choices to make every day. Some of these choices are important and others are not so important. We have choices about what to wear each day, where to eat for lunch, what …

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There’s Power in the News (Romans 1:16-17)

Scripture Text: Romans 1:16-17 There’s Power in the News (MP3) There’s Power in the News (Sermon Text) Introduction Everyone likes news. We want to know what is happening. The Apostle Paul wrote the letter to the Romans to tell a people some news and this passage captures the main idea of that letter. Last year …

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Numbering Our Days (Psalm 90)

Scripture Text: Psalm 90 Numbering Our Days (MP3) Numbering Our Days (Sermon Text) Introduction I love timepieces. Clocks and watches fascinate me. I particularly love watching how traditional timepieces keep time. I love to see the movement of the internal components. Part of it is that timepieces are a reminder that something so intricate with …

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Children of Christmas (Galatians 4:4-7)

Scripture Text: Galatians 4:4-7 Children of Christmas (MP3) Children of Christmas (Sermon Text) Introduction Christmas was last week. Many of you celebrated Christmas with family and friends. You may have seen people you have not seen in a while, maybe since last Christmas. You exchanged gifts. If you were like me, you ate more food …

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A Stone of Stumbling (Romans 9:30–33)

Scripture Text: Romans 9:30–33 A Stone of Stumbling (MP3) A Stone of Stumbling (Sermon Text) Introduction Have you ever stumbled over something? Have you ever stumbled over something that was in plain sight? We would probably not want to admit it, but sometimes we stumble or trip over something that was really in plain view. …

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