Romans: The Power of the Gospel | Abraham’s Justification Through Grace (Romans 4:9-17)

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In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains how Abraham’s justification by grace through faith was an example of every person’s justification.

Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Abraham’s Justification Through Grace
Romans 4:9-17

I.  Abraham was justified by grace and not ordinances or rites
    A. He was not justified by keeping the law
    B. He was not justified by ceremonial rites 
II. Abraham was justified by grace and not works
    A. As proof of justification through faith
    B. As an example of every person’s justification 
    C. As proof of God’s sovereignty

Romans: The Power of the Gospel | Abraham’s Justification by Faith (Romans 4:1-8)

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In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains how even heroes of the faith like Abraham are saved by grace through faith in the same way we are.

Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Abraham’s Justification by Faith
Romans 4:1-8

I. The Jewish belief in the origin of Abraham’s justification
II. The actual origin of Abraham’s justification
III. The results of Abraham’s justification
A. Sins were forgiven
B. Sins were covered
C. Sins were not counted against him

Romans: The Power of the Gospel | What Major Attributes Are Produced in Me as a Result of Justification? (Romans 3:27-31)

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In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains why the justification we have in Christ is infinitely greater than our foolish pride and our unnecessary divisions.

Romans: The Power of the Gospel
What Major Attributes Are Produced in Me as a Result of Justification?
Romans 3:27-31

I.   Since we have been justified by Christ alone we should put away all pride
II.  Since we have been justified by Christ alone we should put away all division
III. Since we have been justified by Christ alone the law is confirmed by our lives

Romans: The Power of the Gospel | What Satisfies the Demands of God’s Just Nature? (Romans 3:25-31)

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In this sermon, Pastor Brice teaches how the cross was the only perfect sacrifice that could meet the demands of God’s justice.

Romans: The Power of the Gospel
What Satisfies the Demands of God’s Just Nature?
Romans 3:25-31

I. The sacrifice of Christ satisfies the demands of God’s just nature
    A. His faithful sacrifice satisfies the demand of justice through his blood
    B. His faithful sacrifice satisfies the demand of justice through his death
    C. His faithful sacrifice paid for the sin of every person who has believed and will believe
    D. His faithful sacrifice makes him just and the justifier

Romans: The Power of the Gospel | God’s Remedy for the World’s Problem (Romans 3:21-26) - Part 2

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In this sermon, Pastor Brice continues to discuss why the gift of justification by faith alone is such a foundational tenet of what we believe.

Romans: The Power of the Gospel
God’s Remedy for the World’s Problem - Part 2
Romans 3:21-26

I. The Remedy is Justification  
 A. Justification is apart from the law
   B. Justification  is testified of in the Old Testament
   C. Justification is the righteousness of God
 D. Justification is by faith alone
E. Justification is needed by everyone
F. Justification is given as a gift
G. Justification is Jesus

Romans: The Power of the Gospel | God’s Remedy for the World’s Problem (Romans 3:21-26)

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In this sermon, Pastor Brice begins to look at why the justification God offers is our only hope because “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”

Romans: The Power of the Gospel
God’s Remedy for the World’s Problem
Romans 3:21-26

I. The Remedy is Justification  
 A. Justification is apart from the law
   B. Justification  is testified of in the Old Testament
   C. Justification is the righteousness of God

The Biblical Church: Why a Biblical Organizational Structure Matters (1 Timothy 3:1-13)

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In this sermon, Pastor Brice examines the biblical qualifications for elders and deacons and explains why the local church’s organizational structure is so important.

The Biblical Church:
Why a Biblical Organizational Structure Matters
1 Timothy 3:1-13

I. The Biblical Leadership
II. The Biblical Servanthood
III. The Biblical Flock

Romans: The Power of the Gospel | Are We Better Than the Jew or the Pagan? - Part 2 (Romans 3:13-20)

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As we continue in Romans 3, in this sermon Pastor Brice examines the characteristics of false teachers and other evidence of mankind’s depravity.

Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Are We Better Than the Jew or the Pagan? - Part 2
Romans 3:13-20

I. The charges brought against mankind
A. No one is righteous
B. No one has spiritual understanding
C. No one seeks after God
D. Their throat is an open grave
E. They use their tongues to deceive
F. Their mouth is full of curses and bitterness
G. Their feet are swift to shed innocent blood
H. Their paths are full of ruin and misery
I. They do not know peace
J. There is no fear of God in them

Romans: The Power of the Gospel | Are We Better Than the Jew or the Pagan? (Romans 3:9-12)

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In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains why understanding mankind is spiritually dead apart from Christ is the only way to make sense of the Gospel.

Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Are We Better Than the Jew or the Pagan?
Romans 3:9-12

I. The charges brought against mankind
A. No one is righteous
B. No one has spiritual understanding
C. No one seeks after God

Romans: The Power of the Gospel | Questions Concerning Paul’s Teaching (Romans 3:1-8) - Part 2

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Returning to our series in Romans, Pastor Brice shows from Romans 3 why we cannot choose to live as prodigals while expecting the benefits of living in the Father's house.

Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Questions Concerning Paul’s Teaching
Romans 3:1-8 (2)

IV. How can God punish sin if it leads to the magnification of his glory
V. Should we sin so that grace may abound

Living in the Light of the Incarnation (Matthew 2:1–12)

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In this sermon, Pastor Blake examines the story of the Wise Men to inspire believers to treasure scripture, give sacrificially, and walk in continual repentance in the new year.

Living in the Light of the Incarnation
Matthew 2:1–12

I. The Wise Men dwelled on God's revelation of Christ
Resolution: Make a specific plan to read and treasure the Bible more. 

II. The Wise Men spent their resources for Christ
Resolution: Become more cheerful and sacrificial givers of money, time, and resources. 

III. The Wise Men were changed by their encounter with Christ
Resolution: Walk in continual repentance and learn to treasure Christ above all. 

Advent 2019 | The Genealogy of Jesus and the Advent (Matthew 1:1-17)

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In the fourth sermon of our Advent series, Pastor Brice explains how the Old Testament genealogy recounted in the first chapter of Matthew culminates in the most significant birth of all time.

Advent 2019
The Genealogy of Jesus and the Advent
Matthew 1:1-17

I.   The historical significance
II.  The spiritual significance

Advent 2019 | Ransom Captive Israel

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In the third sermon of our Advent series, Pastor Blake shows how familiar stories of rescue from the Old Testament period of Babylonian captivity foreshadow the coming Rescuer.

Advent 2019
Ransom Captive Israel

I. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and the Fiery Furnace (Daniel 3)
II. Daniel and the Lions’ Den (Daniel 6)
III. Esther Saves the Jews (Esther 1-8)

Advent 2019 | King David and King Jesus

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In the second sermon of our Advent series, Pastor Stephen shows how King David, the “man after God’s own heart,” points us to the better King Jesus, who was God's heart beating in human flesh.

Advent 2019
King David and King Jesus

I. King David
II. King Jesus

Takeaways:
1. Study the Scripture.
2. God keeps his promises.
3. Keep faith in the coming King.

Advent 2019 | The Passover and the Coming Messiah (Exodus 12:1-13)

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In the first sermon of our Advent series, Pastor Brice shows how the Passover points to the coming of Christ by teaching God’s people to wait patiently and expectantly for the Redeemer.

Advent 2019
The Passover and the Coming Messiah
Exodus 12:1-13

I. In the passover and with the coming of Christ, God offers his people an identity
A. Freedom to worship God
B. Beginning of a new people
II. In the passover and with the coming of Christ, God offers a redeemer

Romans: The Power of the Gospel | Questions Concerning Paul’s Teaching (Romans 3:1-8) - Part 1

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In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains why the faithlessness of man could never nullify the faithfulness of God.

Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Questions Concerning Paul’s Teaching
Romans 3:1-8 (1)

I. What was the advantage of the Jew?
II. Does the faithlessness of man nullify the faithfulness of God?
III. Are the teachings of God on the wrong side of history?

Romans: The Power of the Gospel | Condemned by the Law (Romans 2:17-29) - Part 1

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In this sermon, Pastor Brice explains why our tendency to place our faith in religiosity can lead to an abandonment of our Christian calling.

Romans: The Power of the Gospel
Condemned by the Law
Romans 2:17-29 (1)

I. A heavy dependence of privilege
4 Privileges
A. Received the law of God
B. Receive special revelation
C. They knew the will of the Lord
D. They approved the law of God
II. An abandonment of spiritual responsibilities