Recent Sermons
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The Reality of Divine Retribution, Part 2 (2008)
Romans 1:28-32 Paul lists the types of things he has in mind when he speaks of the depravity that God judges. Each nuance of these terms portrays an aspect of moral depravity that cries out to heaven for God’s retribution. -
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The Reality of Divine Retribution, Part 1 (2008)
Romans 1:24-27 Paul presents the reality that, because man has dethroned and replaced God, he is experiencing retribution from God. This retribution has three main features: its nature, grounds, and manifestation. -
The Cleansing Touch
Mark 1:40-45 Jesus heals a leper. He could have just spoken and it would have been done, but Jesus touches him, illustrating Is. 53:12. The law could only condemn the leper, but what the law could not do, Jesus could. Having headed the leper, Jesus warns him to tell no one, but go to the priests. Jesus focus was on His preaching, not becoming a side show. The leper disobeys, and Jesus was forced to leave the city, in order to continue preaching. -
The Downward Spiral of Depravity
Romans 1:21-23 The idea that mankind is without excuse is further developed. Paul provides us with two summary choices that man consciously makes — choices that illustrate that he is on a downward course. He dethrones God, and replaces God. -
The Culpability of Deliberate Ignorance (Part 3)
Romans 1:18-20 Is God being too hard on people? No — rather, God’s wrath is vindicated and necessary since the order and arrangement in the heavens and on earth bear witness to God. Most importantly, man naturally perceives we are accountable to Him. -
The Culpability of Deliberate Ignorance (Part 2)
Romans 1:18-19 God’s wrath is the dreadful consequence to man’s sin. This wrath is revealed against ungodliness — the pervasive attitude of a lack of reverence — and unrighteousness — the intentional violation of God’s law. -
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The Authority of the King (Part 2)
Mark 1:29-38 Jesus continues to demonstrate His authority. Unlike worldly authority, He was powerful, but also compassionate. Jesus showed His authority by His power. He showed His dependency on the Father by prayer. Jesus declares His purpose, not miracle-worker, but redeemer.
