In the last part of Romans 8, Paul continues on with teaching about the newness of living in and for Jesus. Believers are encouraged to embrace a new routine or way of living in light of the Gospel.
Should the Gospel have an impact of every day life? Paul said it should in teh book of Romans. The Gospel doesn't just impact our eternity or the spiritual arena. The Gospel invades every aspect of life. In this message, we look at how the Gospel frees us from the debt of sin and death and places us under a new debt of love. We owe love to our Savior, and to those our Savior loves, which is everyone.
What does the Gospel have to do with politics and government? It has a lot to do with it, actually. In the age of divisive politics and Christian Nationalism, where does a truly biblical believer land when it comes to his or her relationship to civil authority? In this message, we look at how Paul says the gospel should produce upstanding citizens.
Justan Borth, Spiritual Life Director at Lexington Christian Academy, brings the weekly message.
Guest Preacher David Barron picks up in Romans 12:9 and looks at the difference between a committed and apathetic believer.
In this message, we look at Paul's discussion on Spiritual Gifts and how each believer is custom gifted and equipped to serve God and bring glory to Him.
In Romans 12, Paul shifts the focus from explaining what the Gospel is, to what the Gospel does. In this message, Pastor Derek Holmes focuses on verse 2, to see the application of the gospel for a believer's life.
In Romans 12, the subject of Paul's letter to the church at Rome, shifts on one word -- "Therefore." For 11 chapters, Paul has been describing what the Gospel is, why we need it, what it does, and how God uses it. Now, and for the rest of the book, we are going to see that the Gospel not only gives us eternal life, but calls us to a life now that is completely different than what we know before Christ.
In Part 2 of this message, Pastor Derek Holmes continues to look at how the Gospel presents us with a picture of a glorious God that calls us to stop and give thanks and praise.
The Gospel is compelling. It calls us to place our faith in Jesus Christ as our only source of hope and salvation. But, does that compel worship? In this message, we see that the Apostle Paul is struck with a heart of true worship after reviewing the depth and scope of God's grace and His faithfulness to redemption.
In Romans 11, Paul uses the metaphor of an Olive Tree to teach us about God's redemption plan for Israel and about the future of the Church.
When tragedy strikes on a large scale, many ask the question, "Where was a loving God when this happened?" In the case of Romans 11, the Apostle Paul addresses the Israel's rejection of Christ as Messiah as a tragedy of this proportion. He then proceeds to deal with the question, "Has God Given up on On His People?" His answer... "Absolutely not!" In this message, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at this passage to see how God's faithfulness is retained in every season to every person.
If the Gospel is the greatest message ever, then we better make sure we understand it. The Gospel is good news only when we receive it. In this message, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at what it takes to receive the Gospel and know you are a follower of Christ.
The Gospel of salvation through Jesus Christ is the greatest good news the world has ever known. So, how are we to handle it? Obviously, we must handle it with care and boldness at the same time. In this message, we look at what the Gospel must be in our lives, hearts and churches.
The Gospel is the good news of mercy and grace available to all through the saving work of Jesus Christ. It's the greatest message the world could ever hear. But, is it for everyone? In Paul's letter to the Romans, he gives a clear picture of the Gospel, but in chapter 9 things get a little fuzzy. In this message, we attempt to answer some of the mysterious questions surrounding this chapter.
Seasons of doubt are a normal part of walking with Jesus. Even His disciples doubted. What we do after those seasons of doubt is crucial. In this sermon, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at Jesus' forgiveness of Peter in John 21 to see how Jesus lovingly redeems and restores us in our seasons of doubt and denial.
Immediately after the resurrection of Jesus, life got chaotic for the disciples. While they were in hiding, Jesus showed up out of nowhere and they believed when they saw Him. Thomas was the biggest skeptic and even he believed and rejoiced at the sight of Jesus. What about us? We don't get to see Jesus just yet. Wouldn't it be easier to follow Him if we could? Even in the middle of our questions, the answer to our doubts is to just look to Jesus. Anything else will let us down.
Easter Service 2022. We are used to hearing things that seem too good to be true. For many people through the centuries, the story of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ seems to be too far fetched. Even the disciples struggled with the news of the resurrection at first. But, what if it is true? In this Easter Sermon, pastor Derek Holmes examines what it truly means for us if the resurrection of Jesus is true.
During Christ's Last Supper, a great dramatic event took place. He predicted His own betrayal which would take place within the next few hours. He also instituted the ordinance of Communion which the church still practices today. What must it have been like to be a disciple in that Upper Room? In honesty, we are all like these disciples more than we want to admit. In this message, we look at each man at the Last Supper and what we can learn from them about following Christ.
Alex Kinchen is the founding pastor of The Gathering Place. TGP is a new church plant in Lexington, KY launching in the Fall of 2022. In this message, Pastor Alex looks at Jesus' miracle of feeding the 5000.
Everyone loves to win. Some competitors take it to the extreme. Others are so paralyzed by fear of failure and losing that they never even compete. In Romans 8, the Apostle Paul wraps up the greatest chapter of the Bible by looking at the victory believers have in Christ. It is a victory that is assured and never in doubt.
Suffering is something that we try to avoid at all costs. We want comfort and luxury. In Romans, Paul says that suffering is an integral part of the Christian experience. Often, we expect Christ to end the suffering or limit the suffering. After all, doesn't God work all things together for good? Yes, He does, but in His time. So, what do we do while we're waiting?
In Romans 8, the Apostle Paul introduces the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer. He strengthens us in the battle agains sin, draws us closer to Christlikeness and constantly assures us that we belong to God forever.
The Gospel is the most powerful message in human history. It has the power to bring the dead to life. It has the power to turn the world upside down. But, what do we do once we receive the Gospel? What then? In Romans 8, we see that the Holy Spirit empowers each believer, giving assurance of our faith and strength for the journey.
In Romans 8, the apostle Paul shifts the focus of the believers' relationship with sin and the law to a brand new relationship with the Holy Spirit who indwells, illuminates, empowers and guides. This new relationship is one that provides a great unshakeable freedom that rests "In Christ Jesus."
Do you ever feel like there's two people at war inside? The Apostle Paul felt the same way in Romans 7. In this message, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at how our perspective of victory over sin should change our perspective in the battle agains the sin nature.
In the last half of Romans 7, the Apostle Paul shows himself to be extremely vulnerable and transparent. He describes a spiritual war that rages in his spirit between the spirit and the flesh. Paul's transparent confession is something to which every believer can relate.
Have you ever been in a dead-end relationship? If you have, you know it. Maybe it's a relationship that's going nowhere... or it's a relationship that's going nowhere good. A lot of relationships are toxic. In Romans 7, Paul uses the analogy of the marriage relationship to talk about how the law was never meant to fulfill or sustain us. It is like a bad relationship that we are all stuck in and are dying to break free from.
As Paul starts applying the truth of the Gospel in chapter 6, He begins to examine what life looks like IN Christ. All things are made new. This new life in Christ gives us a totally new relationship with sin. It's a relationship where we are not longer enslaved to its grip, but must still be mindful of its power.
In Romans 6, the Apostle Paul shifts from a theological tone to practical application. Since we have been given new life in Christ through the Gospel, what should that new life actually look like? In this episode, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at the first two benefits of life IN Christ.
