"…that God may open a door (Col. 4:3)"
"Sin" Tagged Sermons
At this time of year, people celebrate the birth of Jesus, which fulfills one promise and portends yet another. It is that second promise, outlined in Romans 8, that Jim explores in this sermon.
If we claim we do one thing, but walk (live) in a way that is different from that claim, we lie to ourselves – and to others. In this lesson, Mike talks about the need to remove the thing(s) in our lives that keep us from walking with God.
We are, in many ways, like Mephibosheth – broken and subject to death – but we have gained our freedom, because “anyone who has died has been freed from sin” (Romans 6:7). But Christian freedom is based on the decision to first…die.
The issue in chapter 2 is sin -and conflict – and the need for forgiveness. Paul points out that Satan is scheming to disrupt the unity of the Body.
The 10th chapter of Hebrews brings many of the concepts the writer has discussed to a conclusion, providing a clear instructions for the reader.
Throughout his life, Samuel spoke the word of God to Israel. As Christians today, the Word speaks to us. Can we say to God – as Samuel did – “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening” (1 Samuel 3:10 NIV). In this lesson, Mike uses the example of Samuel to encourage us to grow in our understanding of the truth.