Sermons from September 2015

Sermons from September 2015

The Gospel is the Power of God for Salvation

We call this book the Bible.  Interestingly, the word “Bible” mean “book.” But this is not actually one book but 66 books or 66 writings written by 40 different authors over a 1,500 year time period.   We are beginning a study of one of those writings, the letter of the Apostle Paul to the Romans. But it might be even a bit misleading to call it a letter.  Because it is unlike a typical letter that you or I…

Romans Intro: Astonishing Salvation

Romans:  Intro and 1:1-7  Astonishing Salvation   If you were the CEO of a large corporation, and you were choosing someone to be the FACE of your company, what kind of person would you want? Someone with a good reputation. Kind Honest. Full of integrity Believable.  Loved   Sometimes the corporations have to FIRE someone as their spokesman, for though they may have started out good, bad things happened. Like Lance Armstrong Like Tiger Woods. Like Jerod for Subway.  …

Don’t Waste It Part 3: Love God and Others

Don’t Waste It — Your Life & God’s Glory— Part III—Love God & Others   Awhile ago I heard the story of a man who nearly died from heart attack.  A few months later he met with the medical staff who saved his life.  And he wept as he realized how close to death he was and how grateful he now was for his life.   He said with tears, “I owe you my life.”     He knew that…

Don't Waste It Part 3: Love God and Others

Don’t Waste It — Your Life & God’s Glory— Part III—Love God & Others   Awhile ago I heard the story of a man who nearly died from heart attack.  A few months later he met with the medical staff who saved his life.  And he wept as he realized how close to death he was and how grateful he now was for his life.   He said with tears, “I owe you my life.”     He knew that…