Romans 2:1-8 In the previous verses paul described in vivid terms and elaborate detail the sorts of depravity which comes upon all those who suppress the truth of God. Paul anticipates that the believer who peruses his list of depravities will assume to themselves that he is talking about the plight of the unbeliever. But Paul makes it clear that the sinful…
Sermons from 2022
Romans 1:16-24 The righteous live by faith in the message of the gospel, but the unrighteous die by suppressing the truth of God’s word. This resistance:1) Evokes God’s wrath2) Seeks to eradicate the signature of God within, which is the very foundation of its existence3) Darkens perception and emotion4) Is not thankful4) Seeks God in the created world or senseless philosophies, anywhere…
Romans 1:16-17 The Gospel is the good tidings of the finished work of Jesus Christ. The Gospel is the power by which God saves us. We access the power of God when we renounce power over our lives and entrust our lives, our future and eternal destiny to the Gospel. When we do this we are declared righteous by God. In God’s…
Romans 1:8-15 As leader of most of the world, Rome set the standard in nearly every sphere (social, political, and religious). News of the faith taking root in this world center reverberated around the globe. Conventional wisdom would dictate that if one wanted to build big, he would build in Rome! But what we learn from this text is that man’s thoughts…
Rev. Jim Halstead joins us from Go and Tell Ministries, sharing a message from Galatians 5:6b on the importance and methods of evangelism. You can find his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@goandtellministries2020 for more videos from him and his ministry.
Pastor Calvin Robinson begins a new series from the book of Romans. “If I was stranded on an island and could only have one book of the Bible, it would be the Book of Matthew. If I could have two, the second one would be Romans!Theologically rich. Spiritually deep. Settling to the soul. Romans is a book about God, His Gospel, and…
Pastor Calvin Robinson concludes in Ezekiel 2:1-10 on God’s Calling of His ministers. When God calls a minister what does He expect from her? While His calling varies from one believer to another, His expectation of every member is the same. God requires His ministers to:1) Be comfortable in their own skin2) Listen to Him3) Go where He sends4) Reflect His heart…
Pastor Calvin Robinson continues from Ezekiel 2:-10 in part 2 of “God’s Calling.” When God calls a minister what does He expect from her? While His calling varies from one believer to another, His expectation of every member is the same. God requires His ministers to:1) Be comfortable in their own skin2) Listen to Him3) Go where He sends4) Reflect His heart…
Continuing in Pastor Calvin Robinson’s series in Ezekiel, this week we look at Ezekiel 2:1-10. When God calls a minister what does He expect from him or her? While His calling varies from one believer to another, His expectation of every member is the same. God requires His ministers to:1) Be comfortable in their own skin2) Listen to Him3) Go where He…
Pastor Calvin Robinson continues in our Ezekiel series on The Making of the Minister. Ministry is much more about who you are than about what you do, or how well you may do it. The ministers of Christ must never equate successful ministry to victorious living. The minister and his work will be evaluated separately by God. Therefore while we desire to…
We continue in Ezekiel on Part 3 of the Ministry Example Ezekiel sees in chapter 1:1-15. In preparation for ministry the minister should have had a faithful ministry example. The cherubim serve this purpose for Ezekiel. By their appearance and by their actions they exemplify the minister’s disposition, and those qualities of character that every minister should aspire to. Continuing from last…
In preparation for ministry the minister should have had a faithful ministry example. The cherubim serve this purpose for Ezekiel. By their appearance and by their actions they exemplify the minister’s disposition, and those qualities of character that every minister should aspire to. Continuing from last week, some of these qualities include: 1) Relatability2) Readiness and mobility3) Steadfastness and stability4) Awareness of…