This message covers Romans 6:7. What should be the Christian response to paying taxes?

This message covers Romans 13:1-5. As Christians, should we view "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" as our right? What does the Bible say? Should we submit to government, and if so, why?

This message continues to cover some of the "one another" passages from Romans. Don't make judgement on one another (Rom. 14:13), welcome one another (Rom. 15:7), instruct one another (Rom. 15:14), and greet one another (Rom. 16:16). It covers questions such as are we competent to instruct one another, and if yes, what makes us competent...what does greeting one another with a holy kiss look like in today's culture...how are we to treat those who are less mature in their faith...

This message covers Romans 12:14-21.

As Christians, we are to think like Christ. We are to take his words, capture our thoughts, and change...being a different person tomorrow than we are today. If we do this as a body, we are of the same mindset.

What is the best way to respond to evil in a way that brings glory to Christ? Pause and give thought to what is honorable in the sight of all.

How do we overcome evil with good? If we are truly members of one another and we want to love one another, honor one another and have the same mind, we need to figure out in our own lives how to overcome evil with good. A bunch of people loving the unlovable, loving those who are behaving in an evil way...a group of people who recognize evil behavior even amongst themselves and make the commitment to no longer behave like that...that is a testimony to a community that may not know the love of Christ.

Life gets so simple (not easy!) when all you have to do is love. You don't have to carry around wrath, anger, bitterness and vengeance. Let that go, give it to God, be loving in circumstances that would normally control your life.

14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. 17 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. 19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” 20 To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

This message covers Romans 12:1-8 and addresses how we are to think about one another as fellow believers. No one is better than another....as a priesthood of believers we have equal access to God's grace. We are interconnected, each of us commanded to use the gifts given us by God's grace. You don't know what you are missing until you are a part of a body where every gift is utilized. Get plugged in, make the commitment, use your God-given gifts. Don't sit on the sidelines, there's no joy in that!

This message covers Matthew 1:18-25, the Christmas Story. Imagine the step of faith that was required of Mary, and then Joseph. Today, we must make the same step of faith and decide...do we believe that God came to earth in human flesh? Man's greatest need is for redemption. Trust, believe, obey and have your greatest need met.

What is Spiritual Worship in the context of Romans 12:1? What does it mean to be transformed by the renewal of your mind? Does going to church, reading your Bible, serving in the church, going on mission trips, loving, giving, ... transform your mind? Words of wisdom from Scott included in this message: "Open up The Book and look" and "Don't do any more stupid stuff!".

Is God so amazing, so transforming, in your life that people look at you and just have to have what you have? Are you going to give up on your friends, family and neighbors who don't know God? As a church, are we going to continue to proclaim the gospel, both good and bad? ARE YOU ALL IN? This message covers Romans 11.

This message covers Romans 10:13-21. In these passages the Apostle Paul asks "how" four times. We go to church, we leave church, we do activities, but what is it all about? God wants his word proclaimed. How do you fit into this mission? How does it all work?