Audio version of sermon Luke 7:36-8:3 I was speaking with a friend of mine this last week and he was telling me about a book that he had read that looks at the difference between sin and evil. The book is “People of the Lie”. The author is Dr. M. Scott Peck, a psychiatrist and … [Read more…]
Audio Version Galatians 1:11-17 11 For I would have you know, brothers, that the gospel that was preached by me is not man’s gospel. 12 For I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ. 13 For you have heard of my former life … [Read more…]
Romans 4:1-5, 13-16 1 What then are we to say was gained by Abraham, our ancestor according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness.” … [Read more…]
Jacob: Pastor, I heard from someone today, that Jesus has freed us from the law and thus we can live as we please. Pastor: Well Jacob, you are correct that Jesus has freed us from the law and in a sense, yes we can live as we please. However, I need to ask you something. … [Read more…]
When I began to study the Gospel reading for today, I first said to myself,”hey, this is an easy lesson. Everyone will get this. It’s obvious that heaven is where the banquet is and we have been invited, yet some will refuse.” End of sermon, right? I always have to laugh when I see how … [Read more…]
If the Grace of God is irresistible, how should we receive it, if we even choose to accept and receive this irresistible grace? Paul was a contemptible person, out to kill Jews. He was some of the worst of the worst of people. There was no way that Paul deserved the grace that was given … [Read more…]