The Book of Romans deals with many practical and theological issues that people have debated about the meaning from Century 1. There is tremendous value to live with confidence, not arrogance, with your best understanding – but at the same time respecting those who disagree.

Those who disagree with you have thoughtful understandings of what they believe.

I will read today’s passage through and then go back –

Romans 1: 18 For the wrath of God ...

I hope you got a chance to watch the Bible Project video –https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/romans-1-4/

It gives a great foundation for the background.

First – what is the book of Romans? It is a personal pastoral letter from Paul to the Church in Rome.

Paul addresses numerous theological issues and topics in his letter to the Romans, but it is not a theological treatise. It is not a systematic theology! That is what ...

Christmas Eve service at 6:30pm

In 1989 – what happened?

The Berlin Wall came down – this ended the ‘Cold War’ - and I put that in air quotes as it seems things are heating back up… but…

Do you remember where you were when this happened?

I was only 5 when President Kennedy was assassinated, so I don’t know where I was.

Moon landing – my dad took a picture of the television. 9/11 – the ...

Joan: I have always enjoyed Advent. I’ve been doing devotionals and lighting candles – well, I got battery operated Advent candles… - but I wanted to share something that really struck me last year that has stuck with me throughout the year…

Matthew 2:1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, in the time of King Herod, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem 2 saying, "Where is the one who is born ...

This morning we are going to look at the Story of Mary

Father, thank You for this morning – as we prepare the second week of Advent, we look forward to Your coming. You came, died, rose from the dead and sit at the right hand of the Father. When You return as King, we will reign with You. Until then, You want us to serve You and to proclaim Your death and resurrection to the ...

The story of Joseph is in Matthew 1: 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ happened this way. While his mother Mary was engaged to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph, her husband to be, was a righteous man, and because he did not want to disgrace her, he intended to divorce her privately.

So, we learn 2 things about Joseph’s ...

So, I’m sitting down because today’s title is

Politics and the Name of God

This is something that I don’t talk about. And I don’t talk about who you should vote for.

But this is Politics AND the Name of God, not Politics IN the Name of God.

I may have to reference my notes as I don’t want to get anyone mad.

Too many people use the name of ...

Advent begins in 3 weeks! And Christmas is on a Sunday this year, so we will probably have a Christmas Eve service but not meet on Christmas morning.

There are several Christmas ‘figures’ – that we will be looking at during the Advent Season. I will be sending out an email –

Week 1: Joseph –

Week 2: Mary – Luke 1

3: Out of chronology – but the Magi

4: Shepherds – Luke 1:1-20

If you would like to ...

Dick: There has never been a time in my life where I didn’t believe in a benevolent God. But playing into this, I always believed I was a good guy. There are always people worse!

Back when we were first married, a college kid came to our house and shared the 4 spiritual absolutes. He literally read the pamphlet to us. Sue got saved that night – which was kinda’ good…

Then he pulled out ...

Today, I will begin a discussion on the important role that our thought-life plays in our spiritual growth and transformation.

This is a great verse regarding thought-life – and many of you may have it memorized. Many of us memorized these in college – I’m going to use the New Living Translation – because I want to shake up the way we listen – it is good to have multiple translations for a better understanding of God’s ...