Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church Sermons
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The Mystery of God's Salvation
How broad is our understanding of salvation? Does it deal only with the redemption of individual souls? In Chapter 11 of Romans the apostle Paul reflects upon how the salvation brought about in the present time impacts God’s relationship to his people Israel and their place in his future plan. Redemption, in other words, is part of a larger set of issues beyond our personal life with the Lord. This is a key chapter in Christian theology, and there is much disagreement about the role of the people of Israel now and in the future. The issues are complex, but important: Is there a place for Jewish evangelism? How should we evaluate the growing Messianic Jewish movement? Should Christians support the modern nation of Israel? Whatever our responses to these kinds of questions and our particular theological framework, all Christians can come together and praise God for his marvelous redemption and sovereign movement in human history
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Freedom Through Faith
As we have seen in recent weeks, Paul’s letter to the church in Rome is an extended explanation of many aspects of freedom which believers in Christ experience through faith. We often assume that we know what faith is, but do we? It certainly involves belief, but it also involves something less tangible yet equally important. Additionally, it involves something more tangible but also vitally important. Because faith involves more than mere belief, its opposite is not merely unbelief, but something experienced by the prophet Elijah (this morning’s reading from the Old Testament book of 1 Kings) and by the apostle Peter (this morning’s reading from the Gospel of Matthew). Our message this morning will touch on all these aspects of the gift of faith.
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The Deep Things of God
In some ways the Bible is wonderfully simple. In other ways it is profoundly deep. It is simple because, like a Daddy talking to His little girl, God has come down on our level and spoken in ways we can understand. But it is deep because God is more than a Daddy, He is the majestic God of glory, the Lord Almighty, the creator and sustainer of the heavens and earth. In Isaiah 55.8,9, God reminds us: “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are my ways your ways,†declares the LORD. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways.†It is good to remember this, especially when we come to Romans 9-11. Today in the Word, we will introduce this section, with a special focus on chapters 9-10. It speaks of election and the mystery of God’s grace in His plan for both Jews and Gentiles. Remember, election is not just a Pauline doctrine, Jesus taught it (John 13.18, 15.16 and 17.6). It is an indispensable foundation of Christian salvation and worship. It reminds us that our salvation is due entirely to His grace, wisdom and power. If we were responsible for our own salvation, even in part, we would be justified in singing our own praise this morning. But we are not-God is. So we can sing praise to Him and celebrate His mercy with joy in our worship, as we listen to his Word and gather for communion at His table. Someone once said that election is not a matter of fairness, but of grace. We have rebelled against our maker and God is not obligated to save anybody, let alone everybody. We deserve what we have chosen-that God saves any at all is amazing. That He saves many is stunning. But when He saves, He saves by grace, and grace is more than fair.
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The Steadfast Love of the Lord
What is going on with my life? Ever ask that question. The times seem uncertain. The world feels insecure. Is anything stable? These are questions we all ask, but especially during times of instability. Today in the Word we will continue to explore one of the most wonderfully encouraging chapters in the Bible-Romans 8. As we look at the end of the chapter there is good news for those who linked to Jesus Christ by a saving faith.
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Were Not the Right Man On Our Side
Liberators. We are promised again and again, that this or that political figure will come along and set us free. Promises are made, we pin our hopes on some promising hero, but then their performance falls short, hopes are dashed, and we are disillusioned. This has happened all through history. It happens in every national election cycle. We think if only we have the right person in office, things will be made right. To be sure, some perform better than others. But all come up short. This is precisely why the Bible warns us from putting all our eggs in the political basket. Simply put, the political solution is not enough. We need more. We skipped over Romans 5, a few weeks back during a missions Sunday. So this morning we will back track a bit. Today in the Word we will consider how the Bible points to something higher and deeper than a political solution.
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The Struggle Within
Do you ever feel like you are living a contradiction? You know what is right, but don’t always do it. You delight in God’s law, but parts of you covertly rebel. Why is it that we sometimes don’t feel free? Romans 7-8 speaks to us about the struggle within. The good news is that Scripture is honest about the struggle, but offers the hope of freedom at the same time. Today in the Word, we will look more closely at one of the most realistic yet hopeful passages in the Bible.
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The Three Freedoms
Freedom. We celebrate it this weekend, but we often misunderstand it. Today in our service we will be celebrating both our national freedom as Americans and our spiritual freedom as Christians. Both come from the author of liberty Himself. Today in the Word, Pastor will be taking us back to Romans with a focus on our three freedoms.
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You Be the Judge...What is Right?
Darcie will be speaking in the services and at Common Grounds today. Her topic: “You be the judge…. What is right?â€Â Acts 3–6. Darcie has been “serving our persecuted family with hope†as a mission representative through her work at VOM for over 9 years. She has traveled extensively, sometimes with her husband Tim, throughout the eastern region of the U.S. sharing the challenging yet encouraging message of the persecuted church. Darcie has traveled to Sudan, China, Vietnam, Pakistan, Indonesia, Cuba, Myanmar, Laos, Kashmir, India, Korea and Columbia to bring help, encouragement and assistance to our family living there. She tenderly yet powerfully shares the challenging and inspiring stories and testimonies of our family in these nations. Through God’s word, she shares what this should mean to us. Although we refer to these believers as the suffering or persecuted church, Darcie communicates the rest of the story. God is at work for His eternal purposes in the lives of our brothers and sisters in these most difficult situations.
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Freedom from Sin: How the Gospel Still Affects Us ALL
Have you ever wrestled with sin to a great degree? Or have you ever wrestled with the same sin over and over again? Or have you ever turned your back on Christ for a period of your life and regularly lived in sin? Chances are, you have experienced the reality of one of these questions. Yet the entire 6th chapter of Romans declares that Christians are dead to sin. What could that mean? Even true, godly Christians struggle to become more like Christ. Today we will look at how this Gospel message of freedom continues to affect Christians even after their conversion.
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Walking in the Footsteps of Faith: Lessons from your Father
Today we celebrate, first the goodness and greatness of our majestic heavenly Father. But we also celebrate His good gifts—especially the gift of a dad. Whether you are a father, grandfather, or great grandfather, we pray that you might realize the power of influence you have, and that you might seek the Lord’s help to bless those he has placed under your care. Never underestimate the power of your words, your example, your encouragement and your blessing. Today in the Word we will be looking at one of the great fathers of Scripture, and one of the great legacies of his life.
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