How gracious a God we serve! Join pastor Brian Pursley for the encouraging conclusion of Romans 11. Even if we have rejected God at some point, He is merciful by allowing us many opportunities to be grafted into His family. Therefore, we should also strive to show mercy and grace to one another.
Read MoreThough it can be difficult to understand God's plan, we trust in His wisdom. Join pastor Brian Pursley as he begins teaching through Romans 11. This chapter emphasizes the importance of faith in God, as there is no work a man can do to save himself. In Romans 11:6, it says, "But if it is by grace, it is no longer on the basis of works; otherwise grace would no longer be grace."
Read MoreWe can show our love for God and others by sharing the Gospel with those who have not heard. Join pastor Brian Pursley as he shares this biblical mandate: those who have been called by God are to call others, too. We have the opportunity to be a part of someone's salvation! As it says in Romans 10:13, “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
Read More"Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." (Romans 10:9) Join pastor Brian Pursley as he reminds us what the Gospel is all about. We are alive in Christ because of His grace and mercy. We confess our faith in His salvation as the only way to be saved!
Read MoreWe will rest in the faithfulness of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Join pastor Brian Pursley as he describes the God who is both eternally sovereign, and endlessly merciful. All who rejected His offer of salvation must be condemned. But those He saves are saved only through His generous forgiveness!
Read MoreGod's timing may seldom match our own, but we must trust in His sovereignty. Join pastor Brian Pursley as he reminds us, though we cry out to God in the discouraging circumstances of our lives, He is unchangingly faithful through generations. Although we may not understand His plans in the painful moments, He alone is worthy of praise for His grace, mercy, and unfailing love.
Read More"Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?" (Romans 8:35) Join pastor Brian Pursley as he shares this encouraging message: as long as we put our faith in Jesus, we have the power of the Holy Spirit and the assurance of a wonderful destiny. "No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us." (Romans 8:37)
Read MoreThe mind that is focused on earthly things perishes, but the mind that is focused on God enjoys new life! Join pastor Brian Pursley as he encourages us, the adopted children of the living and sovereign God. Though we are called sons and daughters of our heavenly Father, we acknowledge there is a spiritual battle every day. That battle is fought for the mind. So, on what shall we focus ours? On death, or life?
Read MoreHave you ever known the right choice to make, and yet struggled to make it? Join pastor Brian Pursley as he reflects on the spiritual warfare described in Romans 7. There is an eternal tension between the flesh and spirit, because we are convicted by God's power, and yet we remain sinful people. But we praise the Lord for the Gospel, that anyone who believes in Christ is a new creation!
Read MoreSo the law is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good. (Romans 7:12) Join pastor Brian Pursley for the first half of Romans chapter 7. We recognize that keeping the law of God doesn't save souls, because nobody is perfect. But how marvelous it is to know Jesus Christ came as the fulfillment of the law and perfect sacrifice!
Read MoreRejoice, Church, because the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus! Join pastor Brian Pursley for the second half of Romans chapter 6. He reminds us that, although sin may make a great sales pitch, it has no true power over the believer that is dead to sin but alive to God. Temptation will come, but God has called us to be instruments of righteousness.
Read MoreWe have been called out of the death of sin and into new life in Christ! Join pastor Micaiah Sipes as he reflects on the importance of faith in God as it is taught in Romans 6. Being a follower of Christ means commitment through action. May it never be said of the Church that we are believers in word only. As we put our faith in the sovereignty of God, and the perfect sacrifice of Jesus, we rejoice in His mercy and grace.
Read MoreHe is risen! Join pastor Brian Pursley for a celebration of Christ's resurrection, as we study Romans 5:6-21. None of us could deserve the free gift of salvation, but God has offered it to us. Because of His grace and mercy, we have the opportunity to live again! God bless you and happy Easter!
Read MoreHow wonderful it is that we have personal access to the Creator of the universe! Join pastor Brian Pursley as he encourages us to celebrate the work of Jesus Christ - the very work that allows us direct access to God Almighty. Because of Jesus' saving sacrifice, and none of our own merits, we can rejoice even in suffering, holding on to the hope that is the glorious return of our Savior.
Read MoreThe Lord saw Abraham's faith and counted it for righteousness. Do we, also, have faith the Lord will see? Join pastor Brian Pursley as he reflects on Abraham's faith in God's promises. Of course, there is no perfect work we can do to deserve salvation. Instead, our faith depends on Christ's perfection, and He was able to both pay the penalty for sin as the perfect Sacrifice, and to overcome death and the grave by His resurrection!
Read MoreIs it possible to earn salvation? Join pastor Jacob Bauder as he shares the perspective of Scripture in Romans 4. The answer is, "no." It is not possible to be good enough to get to Heaven. But there is good news! Although God's justice and righteousness require a punishment for sin, Jesus willingly gave His life so we can be restored to good standing with the Father, only by faith in God's grace and mercy.
Read MoreHow can we boast about good works, when it is only the blood of Jesus that can save us? Join pastor Brian Pursley as he reminds us of this core Gospel truth: we need Jesus. Though God may never be impressed with how good we can be, He loves us and made a plan for our redemption despite our unworthiness. As Scripture says, "...we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law." (Romans 3:28)
Read MoreDo you struggle with the concept of God's wrath? Join pastor Brian Pursley as he examines Romans chapter 3 and its commentary on righteousness. Though we may struggle to understand how a loving God can also be wrathful, we recognize that, in order for God to show His righteousness, sin must have consequences. If God has no wrath, and does not judge, there is ultimately no penalty for even the worst crimes. Since God's righteous judgment shows no partiality, how blessed are we who count on Jesus' sacrifice for our redemption!
Read MoreKnowledge of the law will not save you! Join Pastor Brian Pursley as he shares from Romans 2:12-29 on the difference between knowing the law, doing the law, and trusting in God! Everyone innately knows the law of God, but the only hope for salvation is through a relationship with Jesus!
Read MoreMay we never presume that, judging others, we will avoid judgment ourselves! Join pastor Brian Pursley as he shares both the sobering and encouraging truth of God's impartiality. Romans 2:9 says, "There will be tribulation and distress for every human being who does evil," but verses 10 and 11 say, "but glory and honor and peace for everyone who does good... For God shows no partiality." What a blessing it is to be counted among those who are righteous, and it is all thanks to the mercy and grace of God!
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