Recent Sermons
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What about the Sabbath?
Mark 2:23-3:6 Using the Sabbath as a backdrop, two problems with a legalistic approach to living our lives before God become evident. -
The Danger of Moralism (Part 1)
Romans 2:17-29 In this section, this Apostle Paul provides more detail in the case he is making against the Jew — really, any “moralist” — by describing how moralism leads to a false sense of security and an attitude of superiority. -
Out with the Old, In with the New
Mark 2:18-22 While fasting can have physical and spiritual benefits, Jesus details how fasting would have been inappropriate at that time, because the disciples’ lives were marked with joy, not mourning. -
No Excuses (2008)
Romans 2:12-16 How can it be that God is an impartial judge towards both Jews and Gentile? Both have a form of the Law, yet have failed to live it out. -
The Impartial Judge (2008)
Romans 2:6-11 Both Jews and Gentiles stand guilty before God and deserve punishment because neither are able to live a persistent lifestyle of godliness. As such, God’s judgment of man is an individual, objective, impartial matter. -
Delivering the Despised
Mark 2:13-17 Levi (Matthew) had a lot to give up, but Christ knew his heart was hungry and ready to receive something higher. Jesus was not afraid to associate with sinners for the purpose of sharing the Gospel. -
Leveling the Playing Field
Romans 2:1-5 Beginning with chapter 2, Paul’s attention is now turned towards the Jews, many of whom believed that their heritage and covenant relationship with God ensured their Divine acceptance. Discover why the hypocrisy, presumption, and complacency of the “moralist” makes him just as guilty as the pagan. -
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.