Sermons on Romans
No One Is Left Out
On October 31, 1517, a well-educated, ordained Catholic priest who was a professor of Biblical studies at UW (University of Wittenberg) challenged all comers to a debate. The debate focused on the central teaching of Scripture: “Are we saved by what we do?” Or, “Are we save by faith in what Jesus Christ did for us?” Join us to find the life-changing and soul-saving answer.
Aaugh!
Wouldn’t it be nice if life for the Christian was a smooth sailing life of smiles, $$$$ and laughs? There are some Christian churches that preach this type of “glory” theology. Do the right thing and God will reward you with few if any difficulties (crosses), good health and even better finances. In this Sunday’s readings, God’s Word pokes HUGE holes in that kind of theology. Jesus tells us we are going to face a lifetime of crosses (struggles and…
Trial of a Lifetime
You can also watch on our Vimeo page. There’s a trial going on in Kenosha that has made national news. The cameras have taken us inside the courtroom to see and hear what is going on. This weekend, our worship takes us inside a courtroom to look at a trial that has eternal implications. You stand, and I do too, everyone will have to stand before the judgment bench of God in his courtroom. Everyone knows we are guilty –…
Squeezing 30 into 2
Our Romans lesson is really a challenging one. It’s not challenging to understand. What’s challenging is carrying it out. Paul’s encouragement for God’s people seems impossible: “Love must be sincere … Hate what is evil … Cling to what is good … Be devoted to one another in love … Keep your spiritual fervor … Be joyful in hope … Patient in tribulation … Constant in prayer” … plus 22 more. So today, let’s try this. Let’s take that list…