Given over to Impurity (Rm 1.24-25) Working our way through Romans 1, we are discerning Paul's anatomy of sin. The first category of sin is impurity or uncleanness - a word which describes the filthiness of especially sexual sin. It was associated with pagan idolatry in ancient times, and not so far removed from paganism of modern times. It affects us all from such subtle ways … [Read more...] about 7.6.08 AM – Given over to Impurity (Rm 1.24-25) [Romans]
6.29.08 PM – Prayer
The Prayer you should always Pray (Lk 18.1-8) Our series on prayer takes us to a unique lesson concerning prayer, a second coming prayer. The prayer is one that we should always pray with confidence: the prayer for the vindication of the saints. We have the Lord's assurance that this prayer will be answered and it will be answered suddenly. We should not faint along the way, … [Read more...] about 6.29.08 PM – Prayer
6.29.08 Study – Adversary
The Sin of Satan We continue our discussion of Satan, following last week's discussion of his creation with this week looking at his fall. Two issues were the main discussion - the fact that God is not surprised by Satan's sin (but not the cause of it) and that Satan's sin is centered in pride: "I will". Read the notes as you listen. … [Read more...] about 6.29.08 Study – Adversary
6.29.08 AM – Rejoicing
Finding Joy in the Regular Christian Routine (1 Chr 1-9) Our message this Sunday morning was the sermon I preached at Family Camp, somewhat expanded. The message centers on our reason for rejoicing: the certainty that God keeps his promises. That is Ezra's point in the list of the genealogies of Chronicles. In prominent place are the David line and the Levitical line, the twin … [Read more...] about 6.29.08 AM – Rejoicing
6.22.08 PM – Testimonies
Our fellowship hall is under renovation and the work precluded our use of it for our church lunch this week. Instead, we invited our folks over to our house for lunch. After lunch we had a time of fellowship and testimonies, replacing our pm service. We started with testimonials about Family Camp, but our hearts were blessed with many other good words about the good work of … [Read more...] about 6.22.08 PM – Testimonies