Sermon Series on Romans 8 - The End of the Beginning The final sermon in this series on Romans 8 is one I wanted to deliver a few weeks ago but felt the Spirit say wait. I believe it was worth waiting for. And, I believe it was worth the wait for you to hear. We have been in our sermon series on Romans 8 - The End of the Beginning....
When we think of words associated with the church, we think of positive words like faith, hope, and love. We think of inspiring words like faith, grace, and community. We think of words that put us on the side of the angels like mercy, justice, and peace. But there is one word that is not a positive association with the church. It is one word that does not inspire us to want to associate with the church....
Whether you've just taken your first steps in the Christian life or have been a believer for many years, it's always good to learn about some of the basics. In this edition of New Life Notes, we've put together a number of lessons which will help you understand some of the truths which are involved in living a Christian life. If you're new to the Christian life, these lessons are just a be ginning, but they will give you a good foundation....
My oldest son called the other day to share with me how he had made a mistake in his plans and ended up missing his flight back from San Antonio and getting stuck at DFW Airport overnight. He was not alone, as many thousands of people had either missed their flights or had been bumped from flights due to the sudden blizzard and ice storm that hit DFW in late March....
God’s church is called “the family of God”. We are God’s children – His adopted sons and daughters. “For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.” – Romans 8:14 We are told to treat other believers like brothers and sisters. But does this mean we are really brothers and sisters? “You shall have but one kind of clothing, and your garments shall be of wool....
It’s no secret that our modern era is marked by vast technological advancements and achievements. From the first flight to landing on the moon, to the latest release of an iPhone, we have been living and thriving in the midst of an ever-evolving technological landscape. Yet, it seems that at times our culture moves forward so fast that we quickly become dependent on the next latest and greatest. As believers, we understand the importance of growing in our faith and becoming more like Christ, but where does this leave us in terms of technology and its advancement?...
We must understand that our liberties and freedoms have nothing to do with the Supreme Court or the Constitution. You can give the Supreme Court credit for our freedoms all you want, but the Bible tells us that if we do not have God's commandments, we will not have freedom of any kind. First, we don't have freedom without the Word of God. And we definitely don't have freedom without Christ....