Message by Dean Romprey John 1:29-34 Introduction The Jewish people had expected a Messiah for centuries The way John the Baptist was preaching, people started to think that he was the Messiah John came to prepare the way for the One who was to come The Lamb of God came because of sin The Lamb [...]
Luke 18:9-17 Conversion and growth in God’s Grace How does it happen? Context: “Will there be faith on Earth?” What do you mean? Authentic faith – Are you sure you have it? “Confident in their righteousness” The tale of two men One religious The other a “sinner” Prayer reveals belief; What are you thinking about? [...]
Luke 18:1-8 A successful completion of a long task! Yet, do you know the prayer of faith! Context: What is Jesus saying? This parable is about prayer. God is not like the earthly judge. The point: pray for justice. Justice is often so different from our desires What is God leading you to do? To [...]
1 Corinthians 12:14-27 The Gospel and Grace Cheer up! You are worse than you think! Stop pretending! This is so hard because of our self-deceit. How? Repent and believe Cheer up! God loves your more than you can imagine. Evidence: Christ came, died, and rose again. Only world religion that takes sin seriously! No denial [...]