Preacher: Pastor Ray Romans 7 or Romans 8? Which chapter is the normative experience for the Christian? It’s time for you to decide which side you’re on. Discussion Questions – Romans 7 or 8? Which chapter captures the normative experience for the Christian? – Do you agree that the Word is clear as to which […]
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Rom 7: No Longer Under the Law But Not Lawless
Preacher: Pastor Ray We are not under the law, but this does not mean that we can be “lawless” and abuse grace as a license to sin. Discussion Questions Discussion Questions – If Romans 7 is the best we can hope for and we are still very much enslaved to sin experientially, then some might […]
Romans 4-5: Condemnation Replaced By Righteousness
Preacher: Pastor Ray Condemnation keeps us away from God while the free gift of righteousness allows us to draw near. Discussion Questions Read Rom 4:1-4. – Why is it significant that Abraham was counted righteous PRIOR to his circumcision? – How does a religious “worker” whose mentality is working to receive his due depict a […]
Intro to Romans: Living By Faith
Preacher: Pastor Ray From faith for faith, listen as we introduce the book of Romans around the central theme of living by faith. Discussion Questions Read Rom 7:14-25 and Rom 8:1-4. Many people believe Romans 7 is the normal Christian life while others believe Romans 8 is normative. – Which chapter captures the Christian life? […]
Pentecost Sunday: Why We Need the Holy Spirit
Preacher: Pastor Ray The Holy Spirit came in power during the first Pentecost. Listen as we discuss why we still need the Holy Spirit today. Discussion Questions Here are 5 reasons why we should consider the Holy Spirit today: 1) The Holy Spirit is God 2) Pentecost was a historical event 3) Jesus told us […]
Psalm 3: The Lord is My Shield and Salvation
Psalm 3 was a prayer written by David, a man after God’s heart, who seems to be losing his way. He committed murder and adultery and now he has hit rock bottom as Absalom, his own son, is trying to kill him. CORRECTION: Hushai was not someone who “flipped” to Absalom’s side. He was sent […]