(Week 20) In Christ Alone [Part 2]
(Week 20) In Christ Alone [Part 2]
Christ Jesus! Paul tells us that all of these riches are both endowed and empowered by The Holy Spirit,
Whom he mentions almost twenty times in this chapter. It is by The Spirit that we are baptized into Christ
and receive our deliverance:
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus,” Romans 8:1
And it is The Spirit who gives us our new nature in Christ.
“For those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on the things of the
flesh, but those who live according to The Spirit have their minds set on the things
of The Spirit.” Romans 8:5
So, as we discussed last week, The Spirit of The Living God has baptized us in Christ and Saved us, Set
us free from the law of sin and death, and come to live within us. But this my brothers and sisters is
merely the beginning of what The Spirit wants to do in those of us who are in Christ!
As we continue on through the Eighth Chapter of Romans, we begin to fully understand that a born
again believer in Jesus will not only have a desire to stop sinning (because of his new nature), but he also
has the power to overcome sin in his flesh. In short, a true Christian will not only despise sin but also
has been given everything that he needs to keep himself from sin. The lost person longs to sin and
cannot help himself from sinning, because his spirit, the very thing that is meant to connect him to God, is
dead.
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- 05/02/2020(Week 20) In Christ Alone [Part 2]
(Week 20) In Christ Alone [Part 2](Week 20) In Christ Alone [Part 2]Christ Jesus! Paul tells us that all of these riches are both endowed and empowered by The Holy Spirit, Whom he mentions almost twenty times in this chapter. It is by The Spirit that we are baptized into Christ and receive our deliverance:“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus,” Romans 8:1And it is The Spirit who gives us our new nature in Christ.“For those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to The Spirit have their minds set on the things of The Spirit.” Romans 8:5So, as we discussed last week, The Spirit of The Living God has baptized us in Christ and Saved us, Set us free from the law of sin and death, and come to live within us. But this my brothers and sisters is merely the beginning of what The Spirit wants to do in those of us who are in Christ! As we continue on through the Eighth Chapter of Romans, we begin to fully understand that a born again believer in Jesus will not only have a desire to stop sinning (because of his new nature), but he also has the power to overcome sin in his flesh. In short, a true Christian will not only despise sin but also has been given everything that he needs to keep himself from sin. The lost person longs to sin and cannot help himself from sinning, because his spirit, the very thing that is meant to connect him to God, is dead.
- 04/26/2020Not Ashamed (Week 19) Romans 8:1-9 “In Christ Alone”
Not Ashamed (Week 19) Romans 8:1-9 “In Christ Alone”
The Eighth Chapter of Romans has often been called things like “the crown jewel of all
scripture”. The chapter begins with arguably the most liberating verse in the entire Bible. It unequivocally
proclaims that those who are “In Christ Jesus” shall never be subject to condemnation. The Greek word
here that is translated “condemnation” is Katakrima (pronounced kat-ak’-ree-mah) and is used to describe
a sentence or punishment for crimes committed. The message here is clear. Those who place their
faith in the LORD Jesus Christ shall never be punished for their sins. They are completely and
permanently forgiven.
This is why the message of the cross is called “the good news”. For it is the only hope for the
redemption of fallen mankind. In Romans 3:20,
- 04/19/202004-19-20_Not Ashamed (Week 18) – Notes
04-19-20_Not Ashamed (Week 18) – Notes04-19-20_Not Ashamed (Week 18)"The Struggle is Real"Romans 7:14-25As we have stated earlier, legalism, the belief that by working through our own strength we can please God, is a destroyer of churches. So many Christians mistakenly believe that after they have been saved by grace, it is then left up to them to live according to God’s commands. This, in turn, produces a strict rules-oriented type of person, with an overinflated self-image, who tends to undervalue those around them. On the outside, the legalist appears to have it all together, but on the inside, if they were completely honest about it, they are miserable.
- 04/12/202004-12-20_Easter 2020 – John 20
04-12-20_Easter 2020 – John 2004-12-20_Easter 2020The story of the resurrection IS TRUE, so, therefore, we have hope when the rest of the world does
not. And even in the midst of trials, such as the ones we are currently facing, we know that our risen
LORD is here with us. Just as He appeared to Mary in that awful cemetery, when she thought all hope
was lost, He will also be with us. He will be with us when we feel alone. He will be with us when we are
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afraid. And He will be with us, even when we are doubtful. Let us look together this morning at the
wondrous Easter story and fully experience the presence of Emmanuel, God WITH US. - 04/04/202004-05-2020_Not Ashamed (Week 17) – Notes
04-05-2020_Not Ashamed (Week 17) – Notes04-05-2020_Not Ashamed (Week 17) -Not Ashamed (Week 17) Romans 7:1-13 “A Wedding and a Funeral”
- 03/28/202003-29-2020_How To Pray in Times of Trouble (Psalm 20)
03-29-2020_How To Pray in Times of Trouble (Psalm 20)03-29-2020_How To Pray in Times of Trouble (Psalm 20)
- 03/07/202003-08-2020_Ordination Service Stephen Reynolds Pre-Post Notes
03-08-2020_Ordination Service Stephen Reynolds Pre-Post Notes03-08-2020_Ordination Service Stephen Reynolds Pre-Post Notes
- 02/29/202003-01-2020_Not Ashamed (Week 16)- Notes
03-01-2020_Not Ashamed (Week 16)- Notes03-01-2020_Not Ashamed (Week 16)- Notes - Give Yourself Away”
- 02/22/202002-23-2020_Not Ashamed (week 15) Pre-Post Notes
02-23-2020_Not Ashamed (week 15) Pre-Post Notes02-23-2020_Not Ashamed (week 15) Pre-Post Notes
- 02/15/2020Not Ashamed (Week 14) Romans 5:12-21 “A Tale of Two Adams”
Not Ashamed (Week 14) Romans 5:12-21 “A Tale of Two Adams”Not Ashamed (Week 14) Romans 5:12-21 “A Tale of Two Adams”Introduction “Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, in this way death spread to all people, because all sinned. In fact, sin was in the world before The Law, but sin is not charged to a person’s account when there is no law. Nevertheless, death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those who did not sin in the likeness of Adam’s transgression. He is a type of the Coming One.” Romans 5:12-14 It has often been called “the most difficult passage in the book of Romans”. And on the surface, it does seem confusing and convoluted. But, to fully understand Romans 5:12-21 is to understand the very essence of the Christian faith and the necessity for salvation through the One Man Jesus Christ. For in this passage, we see the “tale of two Adams”, as it were; the first Adam bringing us death, and the second one offering us life.
- 02/02/2020Not Ashamed (Week 13) Romans 5:5-11 “But Wait… There’s More!”
Not Ashamed (Week 13) Romans 5:5-11 “But Wait… There’s More!”
Not Ashamed (Week 13) Romans 5:5-11 “But Wait… There’s More!”
Introduction We all remember those infomercials from when we were younger. The excited announcer would describe whatever product they were trying to sell in the most flattering way imaginable. He would list all the great attributes of the product, and just when you thought that the presentation was over and you had seen it all, he exclaims, “But wait, there’s more!” - 01/26/2020Not Ashamed (Week 12) Romans 5:1-5 “Sustained By Grace”
Not Ashamed (Week 12) Romans 5:1-5 “Sustained By Grace”Not Ashamed (Week 12) Romans 5:1-5 “Sustained By Grace”IntroductionOne of the most controversial doctrines within the body of Christ is that of “Eternal Security”, otherwise known as “Once saved…always saved”. In Romans Chapter Four, Paul makes it abundantly clear for us that we are saved by grace alone, and that no man’s “good work” can obtain a right standing before a Holy and just God. But what happens after a person is saved? Can he lose his salvation by not living up to God’s perfect standards? And if so, just how far does a person have to fall before he crosses that invisible line and loses favor with God? These are but a few of the questions that have caused many a church split, as well as, anxious Christians to walk the floor at night, wondering if they have somehow fallen from grace. In fact, several years ago, there was a church just up the street from where I was pastoring, and they boasted of having fifty to sixty baptisms every month. I was genuinely excited when I heard of these numbers until I learned that the church only had about two hundred members! How can you baptize fifty people every month and not have a significant growth in your church membership? It turns out that the church in question was baptizing the same people over and over again, because every time they committed a sin, they were afraid that they had lost their standing with God and had to be saved and baptized all over again! The fact is, this teaching is quite dangerous for one simple reason. It teaches that although we are “saved by grace”, we must “stay saved” by our own power. In other words, while God alone has the power to save you, you alone must keep from losing that salvation by your own power! Here is the simple truth of it all. No one can save themselves, and no one can keep themselves saved. It is ALL a work of grace from start to finish. Just listen to the words Jesus prayed before going to the cross.“I Am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I Am coming to You. Holy Father, protect them by Your Name that You have given Me, so that they may be one as We are one. While I was with them, I was protecting them by Your Name that You have given Me. I guarded them and not one of them is lost, except the son of destruction, so that the Scripture may be fulfilled.” John 17:11-12
- 01/19/2020Not Ashamed (Week 11) Romans 4:9-25 “How Big is YOUR God?”
Not Ashamed (Week 11) Romans 4:9-25 “How Big is YOUR God?”Not Ashamed (Week 11) Romans 4:9-25 “How Big is YOUR God?”Introduction“He did not waver in unbelief at God’s promise but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, because he was fully convinced that what God had promised, He was also able to do. Therefore, it was credited to him for righteousness.” Romans 4:20-22If you were to briefly summarize the entire Fourth Chapter of Romans into a single sentence, it would simply say: Salvation is not attained by works, nor religious observances, but rather, it is only received by the power of God. That pretty much sums up the entire chapter. There is nothing that a person can do to save himself. Therefore, he must rely completely upon God to come to his rescue. And while it is true that we are required to have faith in order to obtain God’s grace, a quick study of the Holy Scriptures will inform us that even the faith that is necessary to save us has been given to us through God’s power.“For you are saved by grace through faith; and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift — not from works, so that no one can boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9
- 01/12/2020Not Ashamed (Week 10) Romans 4:1-8 “The Testimony of Two Witnesses”
Not Ashamed (Week 10) Romans 4:1-8 “The Testimony of Two Witnesses”Not Ashamed (Week 10) Romans 4:1-8 “The Testimony of Two Witnesses”Introduction“Abraham believed The LORD, and He credited it to him as righteousness.”
Genesis 15:6In Jewish Law, a testimony was only considered valid, if it was given by at least two witnesses
(Deuteronomy 17:6). As Paul lays out his defense of “salvation by grace through faith”, he calls to the
stand two of the greatest “witnesses” from Israel’s history to prove his point, that no one can justify
himself by his works. Apart from God’s redeeming grace, no one can be saved. And this marvelous
grace can only be received BY FAITH. This is the central message of Romans and even Christianity
itself, and it stands in contrast with every other religion on the face of this earth. All others beliefs center
around man’s ability to earn favor with God. But Christianity teaches us, that in order to be saved, every
man must first admit that he simply cannot save himself.
If ever there was a person in all of Israel, who would be considered worthy of good standing in the
eyes of God, it would be Father Abraham. After all, it was he who left everything to follow God and
received the promise of becoming a great nation.…“Go out from your land, your relatives, and your father’s house to the land that I
will show you. I will make you into a great nation, I will bless you, I will make your
name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, I will curse
anyone who treats you with contempt, and all the peoples on earth will be blessed
through you.” Genesis 12:1-3 - 12/21/2019Pre-post 12/22/2019 luke 1:5-38 The Setting, The Son, and The Servent
Pre-post 12/22/2019 luke 1:5-38 The Setting, The Son, and The ServentPre-post 12/22/2019 luke 1:5-38 The Setting, The Son, and The Servent
- 12/14/2019Pre- Post Notes 12-15-19_Christmas 2019
Pre- Post Notes 12-15-19_Christmas 2019Pre- Post Notes 12-15-19_Christmas 2019
- 12/08/2019Not Ashamed (Week 9) Romans 3:21-31 “ Boast in Christ Alone”
Not Ashamed (Week 9) Romans 3:21-31 “ Boast in Christ Alone”Not Ashamed (Week 9) Romans 3:21-31 “ Boast In Christ Alone”Introduction“You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about Me, yet you refuse to come to Me to have life.” John 5:39-40 (NIV) Pride. The world is filled with it. People everywhere are clamoring for attention, recognition, and acclamation. I cannot help but think of all the so-called “awards shows” where celebrities all get dressed up in their finery, handing out trophies to one another for their supposed achievements in the entertainment industry. It seems that these people just can’t get enough of hearing how wonderful and talented they are. When you take a step back from it all, it is all shallow and quite frankly a bit nauseating. Why is it that all of mankind wants to glorify itself? Could it be that they are simply following in the traditions of Satan himself, who was cast out of heaven for his pridefulness?“You said to yourself, ‘I will ascend to the heavens; I will set up my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of the god’s assembly, in the remotest parts of the North. I will ascend above the highest clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.’” Isaiah 14:13-14
- 12/01/201912-01-19_Not Ashamed (Week 8)
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- 11/24/201911-24-19_Not Ashamed (Week 7)
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- 11/17/201911-17-19_Not Ashamed (Week 6)
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- 10/20/201910-20-19_Not Ashamed (Week 4)
- 10/12/201910-13-19_Not-Ashamed-Week-3
10-13-19_Not-Ashamed-Week-3Pre-post Notes 10-13-19_Not-Ashamed-Week-3
- 09/29/201909-29-19_Not Ashamed (Week 2)
09-29-19_Not Ashamed (Week 2)Not Ashamed (Week 2)
- 09/22/201909-22-19_Romans – Not Ashamed (week 1)
09-22-19_Romans – Not Ashamed (week 1)09-22-19_Romons Not Ashamed (week 1)
- 09/15/2019Living In Resurrection Power (week 19 finale)
Living In Resurrection Power (week 19 finale)Living In Resurrection Power (week 19 finale)
- 09/08/2019Living In Resurrection Power (week 18)
Living In Resurrection Power (week 18)09-08-19_Living In Resurrection Power (week 18)
- 09/01/2019Living In Resurrection Power (week 17)
- 08/25/2019Living In Resurrection Power (week 16)
- 08/18/2019Living In Resurrection Power (week 15)
Living In Resurrection Power (week 15)Living In Resurrection Power (week 15)
- 08/11/2019Living In Resurrection Power (week 14)
Living In Resurrection Power (week 14)Living In Resurrection Power (week 14)
- 08/04/2019Living In Resurrection Power (week 13)
- 07/28/2019Living In Resurrection Power (week 12)
- 07/21/2019Living In Resurrection Power (week 11)
- 07/14/2019Living In Resurrection Power (week 10)
- 07/07/2019Living in Resurrection Power (week 9)
Living in Resurrection Power (week 9)Living in Resurrection Power (week 9)
- 06/30/2019Living In Resurrection Power (week 8)
Living In Resurrection Power (week 8)Living In ResurrectionPower (week 8)
- 06/26/201906-23-19_Living In Resurrection Power (week 7)
06-23-19_Living In Resurrection Power (week 7)Living In Resurrection Power (week 7)
- 06/16/2019Living in Resurrection Power (week 6)
Living in Resurrection Power (week 6)
- 05/26/2019Living in Resurrection Power (week 5)
Living in Resurrection Power (week 5)"Living in Resurrection Power (week 5)".
- 05/19/2019Living In Resurrection Power (week 4)
Living In Resurrection Power (week 4)"Living In Resurrection Power (week 4)".
- 05/05/2019Living in Resurrection Power (week 3)
Living in Resurrection Power (week 3)
- 04/28/2019Living in Resurrection Power (week 2)
Living in Resurrection Power (week 2)"Living in Resurrection Power (week 2)".
- 04/21/2019Living in Resurrection Power-Week 1
Living in Resurrection Power-Week 1"Living in Resurrection Power-Week 1".
- 04/07/2019Considering Job (week 10 finale)
Considering Job (week 10 finale)"Considering Job (week 10 finale)".
- 03/31/2019Considering Job (week 9)
Considering Job (week 9)"Considering Job (week 9)".
- 03/24/2019Considering Job (week 8)
Considering Job (week 8)"Considering Job (week 8)".
- 03/17/2019Considering Job (week 7)
Considering Job (week 7)"Considering Job (week 7)".
- 03/10/2019Considering Job (week 6)
Considering Job (week 6)"Considering Job (week 6)".
- 03/03/2019Considering Job (week 5)
Considering Job (week 5)"Considering Job (week 5)".
- 01/27/2019Considering Job (week 3)
Considering Job (week 3)"Considering Job (week 3)".
- 01/20/2019Considering Job (week 2)
Considering Job (week 2)"Considering Job (week 2)".
- 01/13/2019Considering Job (week 1)
Considering Job (week 1)
- 12/16/2018The Reason For The Season
The Reason For The Season"The Reason For The Season".
- 11/25/2018I Believe, So Now What_ (week 10)
I Believe, So Now What_ (week 10)"I Believe, So Now What_ (week 10)".
- 11/18/2018Believe, So Now What_ (week 9)
Believe, So Now What_ (week 9)"I Believe, So Now What_ (week 9)".
- 11/11/2018I Believe, So Now What_ (week 8)
I Believe, So Now What_ (week 8)"I Believe, So Now What_ (week 8)".
- 11/04/2018I Believe, So Now What (week 7)
I Believe, So Now What (week 7)"I Believe, So Now What (week 7)".
- 10/28/2018I Believe, So Now What (week 6)
I Believe, So Now What (week 6)"I Believe, So Now What (week 6)".
- 10/21/2018I Believe, So Now What (Week 5)
I Believe, So Now What (Week 5)"I Believe, So Now What (Week 5)".
- 10/14/2018I Believe, So Now What (Week 4)
I Believe, So Now What (Week 4)"I Believe, So Now What (Week 4)".
- 09/30/2018I Believe….So Now What_! (week 3)
I Believe….So Now What_! (week 3)"I Believe....So Now What_! (week 3)".
- 09/23/2018I Believe…So Now What_ (week 2)
I Believe…So Now What_ (week 2)"I Believe...So Now What_ (week 2)".
- 09/16/2018I Believe…So Now What_! (week one)
I Believe…So Now What_! (week one)"I Believe...So Now What_! (week one)".
- 09/09/2018Introduction to James
Introduction to James"Introduction to James".
- 09/02/2018Jesus, Our Great High Priest Forever (Conclusion)
Jesus, Our Great High Priest Forever (Conclusion)"Jesus, Our Great High Priest Forever (Conclusion)".
- 08/19/2018Jesus, Our Great High Priest Forever (week 26)
Jesus, Our Great High Priest Forever (week 26)"Jesus, Our Great High Priest Forever (week 26)".
- 08/12/2018Jesus, Our Great High Priest Forever (week 25)
Jesus, Our Great High Priest Forever (week 25)"Jesus, Our Great High Priest Forever (week 25)".
- 08/05/2018Jesus, Our Great High Priest Forever (week 24)
Jesus, Our Great High Priest Forever (week 24)"Jesus, Our Great High Priest Forever (week 24)".
- 07/29/2018Jesus, Our Great High Priest Forever (week 23)
Jesus, Our Great High Priest Forever (week 23)"Jesus, Our Great High Priest Forever (week 23)".
- 07/22/2018Jesus, Our Great High Priest Forever (week 22)
Jesus, Our Great High Priest Forever (week 22)"Jesus, Our Great High Priest Forever (week 22)".
- 07/15/2018Jesus, Our Great High Priest Forever (week 21)
Jesus, Our Great High Priest Forever (week 21)"Jesus, Our Great High Priest Forever (week 21)".
- 07/01/2018Jesus, Our Great High Priest Forever (week 20)
Jesus, Our Great High Priest Forever (week 20)"Jesus, Our Great High Priest Forever (week 20)".
- 06/24/2018Jesus, Our Great High Priest Forever (week 19)
Jesus, Our Great High Priest Forever (week 19)"Jesus, Our Great High Priest Forever (week 19)".
- 06/17/2018Jesus- Our Great High Priest Forever (week 18)
Jesus- Our Great High Priest Forever (week 18)"Jesus- Our Great High Priest Forever (week 18)".
- 06/10/2018Jesus- Our Great High Priest Forever week 17
Jesus- Our Great High Priest Forever week 17"Jesus- Our Great High Priest Forever week 17".
