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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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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Do You Have Good Credit? – Part 1 (Romans 4:1-12)

Scripture Text: Romans 4:1-12 Do You Have Good Credit? - Part 1 (MP3) Do You Have Good Credit? - Part 1 (Sermon Text) Introduction When I was younger, I became enamored with these little plastic cards. I found I could use them at various places to get things that I wanted. I used to like …

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Show Me The Righteousness (Romans 3:21-31)

Scripture Text: Romans 3:21-31 Show Me The Righteousness (MP3) Show Me The Righteousness (Sermon Text) Introduction At the end of the previous passage, Paul stated that no human being will be declared right with God by observing God’s Law. The Jewish people had prided themselves on being God’s chosen people who had God’s Law. Paul …

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