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Introduction Well it’s the new year for me in preaching, as I have been out of the pulpit for three weeks. It has been refreshing to listen to others speak God’s Word and for me to see both the written Word being spoken, shown and the people responding. Thank you for the folks who have been speaking…

We often live our lives with little awareness of how close God really is to us. It may be the weekly worship service or a tragedy in our lives that sensitizes us to God’s nearness or the need for Him to be near. As we ponder this wonderful text it may be helpful to first dive into the history of what…

We live in a time of technological advancement. I had the discussion just the other day about computers. The smart phone, something that most of us have did not appear on the market until the early 90’s, and the iphone which has become ubiquitous as a cell phone did not appear until 2007. These phones…

Importance Romans is the most complete explanation of the Gospel. In the Old Testament we have the foundations for the Gospel. In the Gospels we have the life of Christ, culminating in the death and resurrection which are the basis for good news. Acts tells of the spread of the gospel. Romans explains…

When I was a kid, I had to plant a seed for some sort of VBS craft. Every kid got a styrofoam cup, some dirt, and a seed. I have no idea what the overall purpose was for the craft. But, hey, I was excited to plant that seed. I took the styrofoam cup home. Proudly placed it on our front stoop. And promptly…

Believe In what does the word believe actually mean does it actually just mean the belief in the existence of something or someone?? or does it mean more? 20 Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men. God wants us to understand his word…its…

Who we were and Who we are. 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.”…

Good morning, Gateway Chapel! Scripture I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended…

The Overview: Very Prevalent form of “cheap grace” theology. Masked in determinism and logical contradictions. God is Holy, Perfect and Just He is filled with both Love and Wrath We are Morally guilty before God due to sin Gods demand for righteousness must be kept We cannot possibly do it. Jesus did…

Today I want to start a new study in the book of Romans. I pray that in my time as a pastor I am able to revisit this book, because I believe throughout my life my understanding of it will grow. This book is credited with the salvation of a great number of saints - including Martin Luther - because of…

Intro Everybody close your eyes...real tight. Put your hand over your eyes....so no light can be seen. That’s not much fun...is it? What if it was that way for you 24 hours a day? Susan Lansing was a beautiful young girl. She had been blind since birth. She had never looked upon things we all take for…

I’m coming your way! Paul had every intention of finally making it to Rome ( Rom15:22-33 ). This letter is a precursor to him going there. For us to get a good understanding of the letter we need to do some background work today. So, for the most part today, and hopefully just for today, sit back and…

This morning we observed the Lord’s Supper. We remember the what Jesus did for us in securing our salvation. This ordinance was instituted by Jesus Himself, and it is something that we do on a regular basis. Why? Why did Jesus command us to remember the Lord’s Supper? Why do we do it so often? Why does…

The other morning my daughter and I was talking on the way to school about when she is called on at school by the teacher to answer a question that she doesn’t know the answer to. Don’t you hate it when you don’t know the answer to a question? I want to let you in on a secret this morning. In our Christian…

16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” 18 For the wrath of God is revealed…

Reaching out Ahead of Your Journey Have you ever reached out ahead of your journey to prepare your visit? This is something which those that have a message, agenda, or reason to build ahead of time the validity of their message desire to do. One of the jobs I have enjoyed was being a Project Specialist…

1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, 3 concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh 4 and was declared to be the Son of God in power according…

Some of the most heartfelt, encouraging, correcting, and straightforward letters written to believers were from Paul. But, how much do we know about him? We have nothing that, in one book or chapter, describes who Paul is or what his background was. We DO have bits and pieces scattered throughout the…

Remember, last week we saw the Apostle Paul declaring the Gospel to the Corinthians that he received and they had received. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again…

In Romans 1:6-7 Paul expresses his desire for the Christians in Rome to enjoy who they are and what they have by the grace of God in the Lord Jesus Christ. What is Paul motivated by? For living For writing Paul is motivated by three main factors seen here in Romans 1:1-7 ... His Master (v. 1) His Message…

Matthew 12:22-31 I am so grateful for the gift we have in Holy Spirit. We, who live in the church age, have a gift that is worth more than we can understand! To have God living in us all of our Christian life. Guiding us, teaching us, molding us. He brings conviction of our need for a Saviour. He illuminates…

Paul , a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; And declared to be the Son of God with…

What is Paul motivated by? He is motivated by his mission as stated in Romans 1:5.

Romans 1:1-7 What is Paul motivated by? For living For writing Paul is motivated by three main factors seen here in Romans 1:1-7 ... His Master (v. 1) His Message (vv. 2-4) His Mission (vv. 5-7) We examined the first one…let’s examine the second one. His Message (vv. 2-4) I want to consider 2 main questions,…

Romans 1:1-7 What is Paul motivated by? For living For writing Paul is motivated by... Three main factors seen here in Romans 1:1-7 ... His Master (v. 1) His Message (vv. 2-4) His Mission (vv. 5-7) Let me show you these 3, then we will examine each one. Paul’s Master (v. 1) 3 questions answered in this…