Grace Messages

James 1:19-20, Ephesians 4:15 & 29

“Your spouse is NOT your enemy!” Husbands and wives need to be reminded of this constantly, because our marriages’ true enemy is an enemy within the camp. Each spouse possesses a sin nature that is looking for footholds to destroy, and disrupt even the most sincere and genuine couples. This morning we will look at three of the most common areas where our sin nature dig it’s heels in, and what the solution is for it.

The state of marriage in our modern day society is in complete and utter shambles. Although the statistics regarding divorce ACTUALLY appear to be improving (ONLY 40% of marriages resulting in divorce, which is down from 50% in the 1980’s), the quality of marriage is decidedly lower than ever before. Out of the 60% of marriages that survive, many are on life support and are barely making it day by day. God instituted marriage with an original design and the end goal was and is today still the same: to bring Him glory! This morning, we will look at His original design, rather than secular culture’s design, so that we have a goal to target in our own marriages.

Preached: 7/14/2019

“In the name of Christian love and grace, churches have tolerated dangerous and disruptive elements to the detriment of the health of the Church.” There is a time to separate from others for the sake of the health of the body. This morning, we will consider one such time when it is appropriate. Although it is difficult to administer what we would call “tough love,” we must do it if we are truly concerned about the health of the local church we find ourselves involved in. Satan uses any element he can to destroy local churches, including carnal Christians who desire a place of preeminence within the body of Christ. Preached: 6/30/2019

In our day and age, many people are interested in their ancestry as shown by their willingness to pay money to find out who they are related to and where they come from. As we continue on from last week, in this final chapter of Romans, we are given a “spiritual” ancestry of sorts, as Paul mentions roughly 35 names in this chapter. But, before we just dismiss this section as a “list,” let’s take the time to meet OUR “spiritual” family members. This was not just a “list” to the Apostle Paul – it was his family and OURS. Preached: 6/23/2019

In our day and age, many people are interested in their ancestry as shown by their willingness to pay money to find out who they are related to and where they come from. In the final chapter of Romans, we are given a “spiritual” ancestry of sorts, as Paul mentions over 35 names in this chapter. But, before we just dismiss this section as a “list,” let’s take the time to meet OUR “spiritual” family members. This was not just a “list” to the Apostle Paul – it was his family and OURS.

This morning we continue to look at Paul’s future itinerary as described to the Roman believers. As the saying goes though, “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” Although we gain insight into Paul’s heart with his planned itinerary, we are also reminded in Proverbs 16:9 that “A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” It is interesting to note how God DID and DID NOT answer in the affirmative Paul’s specific prayers requests. Preached: 6/2/2019

This morning, Paul shares his future itinerary with the Roman believers. As the saying goes though, “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” Although we gain insight into Paul’s heart with his planned itinerary, we are also reminded in Proverbs 16:9 that “A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” Preached: 5/26/2019