Romans

“Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life. So use your whole body as an instrument to do what is right for the glory of God” (Romans 6:13)

July 20, 2012

Stop trying to break a sin-habit and focus on giving that part of your life to God. Draw on the spiritual life of Christ that abides within believers. The Christian is not focused on no longer sinning, but living righteously for God.

“Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God. He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises” (Romans 4:20-21)

July 18, 2012

Abraham’s faith was characterized by full conviction. He knew and believed what God had promised him. For us to have such faith, we must first know God’s promises and then, we can decide to be fully convinced that God will keep them. What promises of God are you believing today?

“No one can ever be made right with God by doing what the law commands. The law simply shows us how sinful we are” (Romans 3:20)

July 16, 2012

The law is a mirror, looking we see our sin. Some turn away and try to forget. Some put on makeup and cover up, pretending they are good. Others admit their sin and come to Jesus, being made right with God by faith.

“When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours” (Romans 1:12)

July 12, 2012

This is what “get-togethers” should accomplish– mutual encouragement of our faith. BTW, thanks to all for the birthday greetings today. You’ve encouraged me. I look forward to encouraging you back when next we get-together!

About Eternal Security

November 13, 2011 | Romans 8 | eternal security, theology

Pastor Gary Combs continues the Faith Foundations series with this message “About Eternal Security.” Taken from Romans 8, this message emphasizes the finished work of Jesus, the keeping power of the Father, and the guarantee of the Spirit that saves to the uttermost.

About Salvation

November 6, 2011 | Romans 8 | salvation, theology

Pastor Gary Combs continues the Faith Foundations series with the message about the doctrine of salvation. Taken from Romans 8, this message discusses how God’s salvation overcomes the barriers of sin, death, and alienation.

“It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known” (Romans 15:20)

August 1, 2011

Paul’s ambition should be ours. Do we have zeal to see the gospel preached to those who haven’t heard? Christ wants us to crucify our old ambitions and have them replaced with Christ’s. Christ came to seek and to save them which are lost. What’s your ambition?