Scripture Text: Romans 8:1-11 Are You Really Alive? (MP3) Are You Really Alive? (Sermon Text) Introduction In the previous chapter of Romans, Paul described the battle within every Christian who wants to do what is right, but constantly fails to do it. Paul ended chapter seven of Romans with these words: Romans 7:24–25 24 Wretched …
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The Battle Within (Romans 7:13-25)
Scripture Text: Romans 7:13-25 The Battle Within (MP3) The Battle Within (Sermon Text) Introduction Have you ever wanted to do something and just could not do it? For instance, you go to a gym and you want to impress your wife with your strength and try to lift a set of weights only to realize …
What Good is the Law? (Romans 7:7-15)
Scripture Text: Romans 7:7-15 What Good is the Law? (MP3) What Good is the Law? (Sermon Text) Introduction Lately as we have gone through Paul’s letter to the Romans, we have read a lot about ourselves, about God’s grace, and about God’s Law. We have read that to be declared right with God does not …
Are You Cheating on Someone? (Romans 7:1-6)
Scripture Text: Romans 7:1-6 Are You Cheating on Someone? (MP3) Are You Cheating on Someone? (Sermon Text) Introduction So far in our trek through Paul’s letter to the Romans, we have learned a lot of stuff. We have read about our pitiful state before God. We have learned that our main problem is sin, and …
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Ruth Clung to Her (Ruth 1:1-18)
Scripture Text: Ruth 1:1-18 Ruth Clung to Her (MP3) Ruth Clung to Her (Sermon Text) Introduction Oftentimes, when we read the book of Ruth, we think about the loyalty of Ruth. We remember how she remained with her mother-in-law despite difficult circumstances. We remember how Boaz redeemed Ruth and her family. We also may remember …
The Freedom of Slavery (Romans 6:12-23)
Scripture Text: Romans 6:12-23 The Freedom of Slavery (MP3) The Freedom of Slavery (Sermon Text) Introduction How important is your freedom? What would you do to truly be free? Would you become a slave to be free? That probably sounds ludicrous as to be a slave typically means to not be free. What if true …
Having Life Through Death (Romans 6:1-11)
Scripture Text: Romans 6:1-11 Having Life Through Death (MP3) Having Life Through Death (Sermon Text) Introduction Last week, I spoke from the last portion of Romans chapter five and mentioned how two men had greatly changed the course of human history. Adam, the first person, sinned against God and brought sin, death, and condemnation on …
Changing the World by One Act (Romans 5:12-21)
Scripture Text: Romans 5:12-21 Changing the World by One Act (MP3) Changing the World by One Act (Sermon Text) Introduction Today is Palm Sunday, a day we remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. It was during the last week of His earthly life when He entered the city of Jerusalem on His way to the …
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How to Reconcile an Enemy (Romans 5:1-11)
Scripture Text: Romans 5:1-11 How to Reconcile an Enemy (MP3) How to Reconcile an Enemy (Sermon Text) Introduction We have just entered a new section of Paul’s letter to the Romans. So far Paul has revealed the theme of the letter — the gospel of Jesus Christ is the power of God for salvation to …
Do You Have Good Credit? – Part 2 (Romans 4:13-25)
Scripture Text: Romans 4:13-25 Do You Have Good Credit? - Part 2 (MP3) Do You Have Good Credit? - Part 2 (Sermon Text) Introduction In this section of Paul’s letter to the Romans we have read about the importance of faith. As Christians, we talk a lot about faith. We say we must have faith. …
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