I believe there are times when we make choices that Satan thinks is going to stop, or at least hinder, God. But God always has a plan to use our choices for His glory (which must frustrate Satan beyond belief). This is illustrated in a powerful way in Romans 11 as Paul describes what God […]
Paul asks two questions in Romans 11: “Has God rejected His people?” (11:1), and “Did they stumble in order to fall [beyond recovery]?” (11:11). Today’s message will address the first of these two questions and will remind us of the heart of God and the depth of His mercy.
Responsibility isn’t something many of us want. In fact, it seems like responsibility is shirked more than accepted. Those who are willing to take it are viewed as the exception, not the rule. As we grow to spiritual maturity, we need to realize that God has a responsibility for us as well. Today’s passage addresses […]
Today’s sermon is going to remind us when our interpretation of a Bible verse contradicts other Bible verses, it’s our interpretation that’s the problem. We’re also going to be challenged by what God desires (not requires) from all who believe in Him.
The 4th of July is a time when we celebrate our independence. But is independence something that is truly our right? Is it what God created us to be? In today’s sermon we will study what the Bible has to say about this topic and be challenged to consider a life of interdependence rather than […]
We started this series on January 31, 2021. That’s been almost 1.5 years ago and some of you weren’t even attending Grace Church then. So, in the hopes of being helpful and catching everyone up, today we’re doing a summary review of what we have covered thus far.
People in rural America are very independent. There is a ‘pull yourself up by your bootstraps’ kind of mentality. This mentality can easily carry over to our spiritual lives which brings up a problem: How can a guy in bare feet pull himself up by his bootstraps? Today we will examine this mindset and be […]
At one time or another, all of us are guilty of living our lives based on information that may be faulty. Your wife may not be “fine” after all. Your husband may actually want to “talk about it.” Your job security may be less secure than a boat in a hurricane. What happens if your […]
Sometimes it is easy to think that the Old Testament is no longer relevant for the church today. In today’s sermon from Romans, we see very clearly how God’s words given to the prophets of the Old Testament still apply to us today and gives all of us hope for our future.
Have you ever felt that God is unfair? Does it seem like God chooses to bless some more than others? Today’s sermon addresses this tension and helps us process this seemingly unjust characteristic of our God.