As we begin Advent 2024 we take a look at Luke 1:5-38 and see the promise of two important births. The first to be born would be John the Baptist and the second would be Jesus. Upon hearing the news that the angel Gabriel brought there were multiple responses recorded in this text. How will you respond upon hearing the good news of Jesus this Christmas season?

How are we justified before God? Is it through keeping the law? Doing more good than bad? These are important questions that are answered in Romans 3:21-31. If we are all guilty before God in judgment, then is there any way to be saved? Thankfully the answer to that is a resounding yes! Listen in on this sermon to hear how you can be justified and made right with God.

Am I really a sinner in the sight of God? I grew up in a Christian home, does that save me from judgment? These are big questions with good answers found in the Bible. In Romans 3:1-20 Paul explains some important understandings about God's judgment, humanity's guilt, and the need we all have to be saved from our sin.

The Jewish people had much to boast about in the Lord; they had received the law directly from God and they had also received the covenantal sign of circumcision. But the appearance of being right with God had taken the place of actually being right with God. In Romans 2:12-29 Paul argues that external rituals will never replace the need to actually follow the Lord with your whole heart. In many ways we need this reminder just as much as the people Paul was writing to. In America we have been blessed with access to the Bible, centuries of Bible teaching, and thousands of churches being established. But unless we actually follow the Lord then all these blessings will be no better to us than the law and circumcision were to the Jews.

In this sermon from 2 Peter 1:16-21, we learn of several compelling reasons to believe what the Bible says. One of which Peter himself says that he was an eyewitness to Jesus' majesty.

It is scary to think about how easily we think of ourselves as better than others. Examples of this are found in Luke 18 with the repentant tax collector and the proud Pharisee, as well as in Matthew 21 in the story of the prodigal son. In Romans chapter 2 Paul is addressing this very thing for people who are feeling entitled to God's mercy and kindness. For all those needing hope that God will hear them when they humbly come to Him, and to all those feeling proud of their own righteousness; this sermon is a good reminder that we are all equal before God and need to come humbly to Him for forgiveness.

In Romans 1:18-32 Paul argues that creation gives ample evidence to mankind of God's divine attributes and eternal power. He also makes a case that as a result no one is innocent of God's judgment. Before the good news of the gospel is explained, Paul first describes how each of us are sinners in need of a Savior.

The gospel of salvation to everyone who believes is a resounding theme of this passage in Romans. Paul was eager to share this good news with anyone who would listen, both those inside and outside of the church. He was unashamed of the gospel and it gave him great boldness to share with others. Perhaps you will be emboldened to share your faith by meditating on these truths from Romans 1:8-17 too.

This week we begin a new series on the book of Romans. Join us in looking at the importance of belonging to Jesus Christ by faith, and how that is to impact our lives in bringing the gospel to the nations.

In Psalm 72 we catch a glimpse of how people flourish when their king reigns with God's justice and righteousness. Not only that but we see a small picture of what it's like to follow Jesus as our eternal King. If you're wondering what following Jesus leads to, this is a good sermon to hear that it leads to life and flourishing under His care. Although there is pain and hardship in this world, we ultimately look forward to the day when all is right and we live completely under the perfect rule of King Jesus.