Romans 8:1-10

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Life in the Spirit

Join us this weekend as we begin to make our way into the inner sanctuary of the book of Romans and reflect upon the Good News of the Gospel shared with us in Romans 8:1-10 (study guide HERE). There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Let those words take hold of your lives as we walk in the newness of life that Christ has provided for us. May we live by the Spirit rather than according to the flesh, and set our minds on the things that are pleasing to God as we experience His peace. The power of the one who dwells within you allows you to live a life of righteousness as He conforms you into His image.

Romans 7:7-25

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Reflections on Law, Sin and Death

Join us this week for a deep dive into the unfolding drama of Romans 7 (study guide HERE).  Our section this week includes a familiar cast of characters; Flesh, Sin, Death, and the Law, all playing their parts in the theater of a human life. This passage is famously relatable, and remarkably insightful. The attentive listener will be better equipped to love the gospel and live in the freedom of the Spirit.

Romans 7:1-6

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A New Way of Life

Join us this week as we explore what it means to die to the law in order that we may live in the Spirit. Romans 7:1-6 (study guide HERE) begins with a challenging analogy on marriage, but in the midst of these words, we hear God’s invitation for us to deepen our relationship with Him. A new era has dawned in the life of God’s people, an era of new life in the Spirit, something that we see modeled for us brilliantly in John 4 when Jesus redeems the woman at the well and empowers her to join in His mission.

Romans 6:15-23

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Slave of Obedience and Righteousness

This weekend we continue our study in Romans as we move from slaves of sin to become slaves of obedience in Romans 6:15-23 (Study guide HERE). As servants of God, we understand the debt that Jesus paid on our behalf and it’s in light of this gift that we offer our lives to the Lord. May we regularly choose obedience that leads toward righteousness, and give thanks to God as we allow His teaching to shape the pattern of how we engage with our world. The fruit of our sanctification will transform our lives in His image as we live more fully in Him.

Romans 6:1-14

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New Life in Christ

In our study of Romans 6:1-14 (Study guide HERE) we’ll explore the miraculous work of God to raise us from death to new life through the power of the resurrection. Is grace given to us in order that sin may abound, certainly not, but how then are we meant to live to God in Christ Jesus? May the Lord continue to reign in our lives as we bury the old and walk in newness of life. Sin no longer exercises dominion over us, as we present our lives to the Lord.

Hide God’s Word in Your Heart

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Pastor David taught a 3-week class on how to memorize Scripture on May 20, May 27, and June 3. Pastor David drew upon the Scripture Memory System developed by the Navigators, with an emphasis on memorizing 12 key Bible verses from Romans known as “The Roman Road.” Topics covered included principles and practices for memorizing Scripture, hiding God’s Word in Your heart by meditating on Scripture, and how to memorize a chapter of the Bible (Romans 12). All classes were recorded and are available HERE. “I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” (Psalm 119:11)

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Romans 5:12-21

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A Holiday at the Sea

Come join us this Sunday as we look at God’s abundant gift of ‘A Holiday at the Sea’. Retired Pastor David Robinson will guide us through Romans 5:12-21, looking at Adam’s old way of life as ‘making mud pies in a slum’ in contrast with looking at the new way of Jesus as ‘A Holiday at the Sea.’ A study guide for this passage is found HERE. ‘Old Adam’ brings us Sin, Condemnation and Death. ‘New Adam,’ Jesus Christ, brings us God’s Grace, Being Made Right with God, and Abundant Life, like a holiday at the sea.

Romans 5:1-11

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Peace, Grace and Hope: The Results of our Justification

Join us this week as we continue our study in Romans 5:1-11 (study questions can be found HERE) by celebrating the results of our justification and the love of God poured into our lives through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. May we find peace with God and grace to stand upon as we share in His glory together, and persevere with hope as He fills us with His presence. He has called us to serve as His ambassadors of reconciliation as we share His love confidently with our world.

Romans 4:13-25

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The Realization of God’s Promise Through Faith

Join us this week as we continue to look to Abraham’s faith and learn from his example in Romans 4:13-25 (Study questions can be found HERE). Justified by our faith alone, we are encouraged to cling tightly to God’s promise and the faithfulness exhibited in our relationship with Him. It’s Christ in us that empowers us to live into our identity as an heir of the world, so let us continue to hope against hope as He raises us to new life. May we grow strong in the faith as we give God the glory and may the name of Jesus be exalted high in our lives today.

Luke 24

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He is Risen!

This Sunday we are given the opportunity to worship and to celebrate the very best news that we could ever hope to share with our world. Luke 24 provides us with three beautiful eyewitness encounters with the resurrected Lord Jesus Christ, and we’ll learn from each of these together. Join us as we celebrate God’s victory, pursuit, and faithfulness in our lives. May we be a church that reflects upon His Gospel, hears His commission and follows His leading to the very ends of the earth.