I’ve been learning how to podcast in order to serve you better as we study through Romans (“Christianity 101”). I know that these next few posts are way off topic, but it’s part of my learning curve. To learn how to podcast quickly I chose a topic that was easy.  So, I have prepared six […]

If you’re a Believer, then you’re not the product of your past mistakes.  Jesus has forgiven you and made you something you could have never been without Him.  Also, the future you won’t be the product of your future mistakes.  You have been equipped to find maximum success. Today’s video on Romans 7:7-25 (part 3) focuses on the […]

When I was a teen I absolutely loved riding my 12 speed down the hill behind the zoo.  It was so steep that I could pick up incredible speeds that would make it feel like my body was lifting away from my bike.  On one particular day, though, I got brave.  I picked up a […]

I wish it wasn’t the case, but after 30 years I’m still tempted to sin.  It’s hard to talk about “the old man” coming back to life because I became a Christian when I was 13.  The reality that we are all faced with is our struggle against our sinful nature.  Sin is alive and active, […]

As Believers who are no longer obligated to obey The Law, why are we not free to follow our every whim?  As a Believer, I still feel compelled to sin, how do I overcome my temptations?  These questions and more are answered in today’s video about Romans 7:1-6, Released Into Friendship. Watch:   Listen: http://traffic.libsyn.com/rickgrundylive/Romans_8.1_7v1-6.mp3 […]

I’m very grateful that Jesus gives me gifts according to His grace instead of giving me what I deserve.  In today’s passage Paul talks about the gruesome wages I’ve earned for the poor performance I’ve given God.   Watch:   Listen: http://traffic.libsyn.com/rickgrundylive/Romans_7.2_b_6v15-23.mp3     Show Notes: If you’d like a digital version of the study guide […]

Do Believers really have freewill?  Or, is it lost when we choose to follow God?  If we have freewill, then why does Paul seem to celebrate the idea that we are God’s slaves, and why are Believers restricted from so many things?  These questions, and more, are answered in today’s video/audio. This video/audio explores Romans 6:15-23, […]

You are a conqueror.  Your future is not diminished by the failure of your past.  Because of your faith in Jesus, you have victory, freedom & grace. This video/audio explores Romans 6:1-14 (part 3), highlighting the victory and freedom that you have because of Jesus’ grace.   Watch:   Listen: http://traffic.libsyn.com/rickgrundylive/Romans_7.1c_6v1-14.mp3   Show Notes: If you’d like a digital […]

It seems to me that there are a lot of good people in the world who want to do a lot of really good things.  They have my respect, and they probably have yours, too.  Actually, you’re probably one of those people.  Sometimes, though, good deeds just don’t seem to be enough.   In today’s sermon […]

I have recently discovered that the average person makes about 35,000 choices (consciously) each day.  I don’t know how to confirm that number, or how to challenge it, I’ve just found it to be the general conclusion.  Regardless of the actual number, what’s most important is the first choice we make.  In today’s video/audio our […]