Sermons About Paul
Tom Neis - Romans 7
Pastor Tom speaks to the struggle in us all who seek to live godly lives but find ourselves returning to sinful behavior. This message encourages us with God's love and grace.
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We Study to Remember
What goes through the mind of an apostle? We can never know for certain - aside aside from what is written in the Bible that is. Yet what we have in the Bible is only "half" of the conversation. In other words, we think so much more than we speak or write. Yet by looking at the text of 1 Thessalonians, taking insights from the historical background of the first century, and considering information contained in the book of Acts, we can deduce some concerns Paul may have had about the young "church" in Thessalonica.
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Motivated for Mission, Part 2
Passion and motivation for mission comes from knowing your sin, your calling and your message.
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Myths about Baptism and Tongues: Busted?
Apollos and the church at Ephasus receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit
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Suffering for the Sake of the Gospel
Acts 14:1-28 A powerful example of what it means to suffer for the sake of the gospel was lived out during WWII by a man named Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Bonhoeffer was a German Lutheran pastor and theologian who participated in the German Resistance movement against Nazism and was a founding member of the Confessing Church. His involvement in plans by members of the German Military Intelligence Office to assassinate Adolf Hitler resulted in his arrest in April 1943 and his subsequent execution by hanging in April 1945, shortly before the war's end. Bonhoeffer's willingness to die in the service of the Lord was exhibited by the peacefulness he extolled during his suffering in the concentration camps and his fervent and expectant prayer to God as he was taken to be executed. He died as a bold and brave servant to the Lord. This is a powerful example of discipleship, which is to joyfully suffer for the gospel of Christ. Like the story of Bonhoeffer, the passage in Acts 14:1-28 should encourage and motivate us to courageously share the gospel everywhere we go no matter what opposition, rejection, or persecution we may face. From the verses in this passage, we learn about four stopping points for Paul and Barnabas as they finished up their first missionary journey. They 1. Relied and Retreated from Iconium (vv. 1-7) 2. Were Revered and Rejected in Lystra (vv. 8-20) 3. Revisited and Refreshed the Churches (vv. 21-23) 4. Reported and Recuperated in Antioch (vv. 24-28) We have been called to suffer for Christ and to suffer for the gospel. If we are being faithful to share the gospel, it is not a question of "if", but "when" persecution will come. We may never be stoned for the gospel's sake as the apostle Paul was, but no matter what form our persecution comes in, the suffering will be worth it because we know that our lives are in the hands of a loving God, who promises His protection. We should take joy in the privilege and honor of serving our Lord. As Dietrich Bonhoeffer said about his suffering: "It is a badge of discipleship".
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Sacred Life: Titus 3.8-15
This week we close out our series on Paul's letter to Titus. I pray that you have been encouraged and challenged over the last eight weeks. Sunday we will look at Paul's last word to Titus. In his closing remarks he speaks of the fruit of a regenerate life. Such fruit is God-glorifying, faith-drenched good works done from a heart of love. We see in this text that the regenerate life is lived in the context of relationships, vertically with God through Christ and horizontally with others. Paul addresses four different groups and how we are to live profitable lives among them.
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Many Members For The Good Of The One Body
Unity and Diversity. Interdependence and Worth. Writing to the Corinthians about discord, Paul gives us a beautiful picture of the church as the body of Jesus Christ.
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Sacred Life: Titus 3.3-8
There is a groaning coming from all of creation. It is a longing for the new birth. Creation needs it. Not only does creation, but so does mankind. We need to be born again, to be changed and to experience regeneration. God has made this possible through HIs Son Jesus Christ by the work and power of the Holy Spirit. This week's message addresses true conversion and what God does to make one born again.
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