In Romans 3:20, the Apostle Paul refuted what the Israelites had been taught for thousands of years. He said, “Therefore, by the deeds of the law shall no flesh be justified in His [God’s] sight. The Jews thought God chose Abraham because of his character, good works, and obedience to the law. Paul said, “Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.” (Romans 4:3)

Beloved, there is not one thing we can do to gain acceptance with God – i.e., we cannot come to God on our terms. As Paul wrote in Ephesians 2:8-9, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.”

Spurgeon said: “Because God is gracious, sinful men are forgiven, converted, purified, and saved. It is not because of anything in them, or that ever can be in them, that they are saved, but because of the boundless love, goodness, pity, compassion, mercy, and grace of God.”

This Sunday at 6:00 PM, we will continue our in-depth study of Paul’s letter to the Christians in Rome. In this sermon, we will examine Romans 4:9-17 under the heading “God’s Provision for Our Salvation,” which explores the divine plan and actions that lead to our redemption.  

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The most cherished image of Jesus among Christians is Him as our Shepherd. The metaphor of the shepherd who cares for his sheep is found from Genesis 4 to Revelation 7. The most beloved passage of Scripture is Psalm 23, where David, who was himself a shepherd, said, “The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want.”

God described the leaders of His people as shepherds, and when this age comes to an end, the Lord will “Feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom.” (Isaiah 40:11) In Ezekiel 34:23-24, God said, on that day, “I will establish one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them – My servant, David. He shall feed them and be their shepherd.”

Likewise, in the Old Testament, God warned those who turned out to be evil leaders. “Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of My Pasture.” (Jeremiah 23:1). And in the New Testament, Jesus constantly warned the people about false shepherds who were not called of God, whose aim was not to build up and care for the flock, but to ravage them for their selfish purposes. “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.” (Matthew 7:15-20) Then, in Matthew 24:10, Jesus said that during the last days of this age, “False prophets will arise and mislead many.” We are seeing the evidence of that today with the growth of mega-churches built upon quasi–Christian entertainment and a false gospel and the death of so many smaller congregations because of the loss of their members.

This Sunday, we are eagerly looking forward to continuing our sermons from 1 Peter. The title of this sermon is: “A Living Hope – How to Shepherd the Flock of God.” Soon, the Chief Shepherd will appear, and those privileged to be under-shepherds over God’s flock will give an account of their ministry.

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The root of all sin is “unbelief” – i.e., our rebellion against God’s will and ways. Therefore, to “believe” in Jesus Christ as our Savior and Lord is to “obey” God’s will and ways—to take God at His Word—to trust and obey!

Expressing our faith in Jesus Christ as our Savior is more than a mental agreement with the facts of our Lord’s life and ministry and more than a nice, warm feeling we have about His death and resurrection. The evidence of our expressed faith in Jesus Christ as our Savior and Lord is our confession of sin, our repentance from that sin, including restitution and reconciliation with those affected by our sin, and a complete submission unto Jesus as our Lord.

This Sunday at 6:00 PM, we will continue our in-depth study of Paul’s letter to the Christians in Rome. In this sermon, we will examine Romans 4:1-8 under the heading “God’s Provision for Our Salvation.”  

By sharing these sermon study guides with your family and friends, you spread the gospel and advance the Kingdom of God. Your participation is invaluable. We look forward to hearing your thoughts and comments.

As we witness the aftermath of the recent hurricanes, we are confronted with the age-old question: Why does God allow suffering? While God uses these natural disasters to remind us of our vulnerability and the inevitability of death, it’s important to remember that God is not the cause of suffering. As James 1:13 states, ‘With evil things, God cannot be tried, nor does He try anyone.’

A much more profound question is: Why does God allow Christians to suffer physical persecution? The Apostles Paul and Peter said it is to help the Christian understand the suffering Jesus Christ endured for our eternal salvation. In Philippians 3:8-11, the Apostle Paul said he had suffered “the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ…that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings.” Paul said, if there were things about Jesus Christ that could only be learned through physical suffering, so be it!

Spurgeon wrote: “God is too good to be unkind, and He is too wise to be mistaken. And when we cannot trace His hand, we must trust His heart. When you are so weak that you cannot do much more than cry, you coin diamonds with both your eyes. The sweetest prayers God ever hears are the groans and sighs of those who have no hope in anything but his love.”

This Sunday, we will continue our sermons from 1 Peter. The title of this sermon is: “A Living Hope – Rejoicing in Your Suffering.” This sermon is a timely message that resonates with the challenges many of our brothers and sisters in Christ are facing today. It reminds us of our hope in Christ and the importance of standing firm in our faith, even in adversity.

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Edward Mote wrote just one hymn in his lifetime. In some hymnals, it is listed as “The Solid Rock,” and in others, by the first line of the chorus, “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less.” Mote said the song was the testimony of his conversion to Christ.

Having grown up knowing nothing of God or His existence, Mote received Jesus Christ as his Savior and Lord after hearing the gospel at a Baptist Church. While still a new believer, Mote wrote that famous line that said his salvation was built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness. Mote’s poetic words were later composed into the hymn by William B. Bradbury.

Beloved, the most crucial line in that hymn is this: “I dare not trust the sweetest frame” –man’s religious rules, the easy believism of progressive Christianity, the fickle feelings of a few moments of high praise – Our hope of heaven is built on nothing less than the shed blood of Jesus – He is the sole means of our eternal salvation.

This Sunday at 6:00 PM, we will continue our in-depth study of Paul’s letter to the Christians in Rome. In this sermon, we will look at Romans 3:21-31 under the heading: “God’s Provision for All People.”  

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The weather watchers warn us of the dangerous storms headed our way, and everyone rushes to the stores to purchase the items they think they will need. Prophecy watchers warn us of precisely what Jesus said about His imminent return, and even the majority of those who claim to be Christians carry on with their lives as if such a thing just could not happen. 

In 1 Peter 4:7, the Apostle Peter said, “The end of all things is at hand.” Peter wasn’t predicting the exact day Jesus would return, but rather from his perspective, it could happen at any moment, for they were living in the very times Jesus described to the disciples that would indicate the nearness of His return.

Beloved, if that was true then, looking at the worldwide persecution of Christians, the wars in the Middle East that could lead to the two biblical wars which will occur during the Tribulation, the corruption of world governments, the decadence of our society, and the apostasy of the evangelical church, how much closer must we be today?

This Sunday, we will continue our sermons from 1 Peter. The title of this sermon is: “A Living Hope – How Then Should We Live?” This sermon is not just a few nice thoughts based upon a theological discourse, but this sermon is a very timely message that resonates with the challenges our nation is facing at this very hour. This sermon reminds us of the hope we have in Christ and the importance of standing firm in our faith, even in the face of adversity.

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On that day, when Jesus comes to rule the world with truth and grace – no one will be allowed to plead ignorance or expect leniency because of their extraordinary circumstances or appeal for mercy because of some kind of hardship or personal situation.

The pagans had the knowledge of God but they rejected it.
The moralist has the knowledge of God but thinks he doesn’t need it.
The religionist has knowledge of God but he has not applied it to his own life—he simply uses it to camouflage his sins from others. But, as we will see, it will not protect him from God’s judgment.
This Sunday at 6:00 PM, we will continue our in-depth study of Paul’s letter to the Romans. In this sermon, Paul prosecutes “God’s Case Against the Religionists.”  
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Beloved, I am as angry as anyone about what is and isn’t happening in America. At this very hour, we are on the verge of becoming involved in multiple military conflicts which could lead to WWIII. Illegal immigrants have taken over many of our largest cities, and in their need to find a way to survive, every form of crime is on the rise. In less than 40 days, Americans will go to the polls to vote in our presidential election, and regardless of the outcome, the initial explosion of anger by the losing side will result in major civil unrest that could destroy our civilization. In addition, the blatant persecution of Christians in America has never been higher. 

I know this is not what our forefathers intended this nation to become, nor is it the kind of nation many good men and women have given their lives to defend. However, as Christians, while we have the obligation to stand firm in our convictions, we also have the responsibility to show God’s love, even to those with whom we disagree. As Christians, we cannot become like those who are persecuting us lest we forfeit our witness to them – we must be willing to suffer for doing good! 

This Sunday, we will continue our sermons from 1 Peter. The title of this sermon is: “A Living Hope – Being Willing to Suffer for Doing Good.” This sermon is particularly relevant to the current state of our nation.

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Last week, the Christian community witnessed a mighty miracle of God. In 2006, Christian pastor David Lin was found guilty of contract fraud by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). His crime was raising funds for a Christian church in Beijing, and initially, Lin was to be in prison until 2029. However, last week, God answered the persistent prayers of His people, and David Lin, now 68 years old, was miraculously released.  
China has been increasing human rights abuses for years – sudden disappearances of pastors and church leaders, persecution of ethnic and religious minorities, unexplained availability of human organs for sale, and the evidence of sex trafficking. China is currently imprisoning over 1 million Uyghurs in concentration camps. Uyghurs are the second-largest predominantly Muslim group in the northwestern province of Xinjiang.
The physical, mental, emotional persecution of Christians is on the rise in every part of the world. Are you prepared to face these trying times? Are you ready to stand firm in your convictions and suffer the consequences for doing so?
This Sunday, we will continue our sermons from 1 Peter, focusing on the theme of “A Living Hope.” The title of this sermon is “Living the Good Life – Even While Being Persecuted.” In this sermon, we will learn how to maintain a positive outlook and a strong faith, even in the face of persecution. This expositional sermon is more than a biblical message – it is a guide on how Christians can navigate these challenging times with faith and resilience.
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Cultural Christianity describes people who call themselves “Christians” because they grew up in a household of Christians, agree with the “good teachings” of Jesus, and enjoy the community of the church without being born again. In many ways, Cultural Christianity is more tragic than the flat-out rejection of Jesus and His Church—it is claiming association with Jesus without having “saving faith,” which is taking His name in vain.
Sadly, today’s churches are filled with “cultural Christians” – those who have heard the gospel, perhaps again and again, but they have never believed what they have listened to and received Christ as their Savior and Lord. Cultural Christianity is the antithesis of saving faith. Cultural Christianity results in eternal condemnation while saving faith results in eternal salvation.
This Sunday at 6:00 PM, we will continue our in-depth study of Paul’s letter to the Romans. In this sermon, Paul prosecutes “God’s Case Against Good People.”  
By sharing these sermon study guides with your family and friends, you’re spreading the gospel message and contributing to the advancement of the Kingdom of God. Your participation is invaluable. We look forward to hearing your thoughts and comments!