ECC Sermons

Jakob King teaches from Romans 8 about how we can life in the Spirit because of the assurance of Christ. We learn that God is asking us not to "do more" but to rest in Him instead.

Gabe Hetherington teaches from Romans 7 the battle we have with with overcoming temptation and sin, and how we need to abide in Christ to appropriate his help and deliverance.

Dr. Crane teaches from Romans 6:23 that there are two different paths we can take in life. One path leads to a life of sin and separation from God, and the other leads us into a relationship with Him full of grace and purpose.

Jakob King teaches from Romans 6 that God's grace to us is not freedom to continue to sin; rather, it is freedom from sin.

Dr. Crane shares from Romans 5 that through Adam we are introduced to sin, condemnation, and death; but, through Jesus, we have justification, grace and life abundant.

Dr. Crane shares from Romans 5 how God has demonstrated his love for us by providing reconciliation for us through Jesus.

Jakob King shares from Romans 5 how we can have joy because of the security that Jesus provides. Through Christ, we are given peace, access to God, and hope which are so powerful that we can have joy even in our sufferings.

Dr. Crane shares from Romans 4 about the relationship between our religious works and salvation. Our passage helps us understand that while our works can reflect our faith, God's gift of salvation to us is not based on our own actions.

Dr. Crane shares from Romans 4 how Jesus has paid for our debts and offers the gift of righteousness to us.

Dr. Crane calls this passage one of the most remarkable in all of Scripture. We learn that salvation does not come by our works, but is provided to us by the cross of Jesus Christ, who paid our debt by his atoning sacrifice, purchased our freedom, and freely gave us the gift of righteousness.

Dr. Crane shares how God has made it possible for anyone who believes in Jesus Christ to be justified before God, because Jesus has redeemed them from their sin, and given himself as a sacrifice which atones for their sins.

Dr. Crane shares Paul's case that all people are guilty and under the control of sin. We cannot save ourselves, but what we cannot do on our own God has provided for us through Jesus.

Dr. Crane shows how we can take God's faithfulness and righteousness for granted, while minimizing the need to punish sin. We are blessed with God's Word and its reliability, and we have been warned about the coming judgment of God.

Dr. Crane speaks on the problem of being too religious, and missing out on having a right relationship with God. When we allow God to transform our hearts, our actions begin to follow.

Jakob King shares four actions of the judgmental moralist: accusing others while excusing themselves, using the wrong standard, thinking judging others will raise their own status, and showing contempt for God's kindness. Instead, we should allow God's kindness to lead us to repentance.

Dr. Crane shows that when we fail to glorify and give thanks to God, our thinking becomes futile, our hearts are darkened, and we end up acting foolishly, doing things we know to be wrong.

Dr. Crane gives us a good definition and explanation of God's wrath, and reminds us of the powerful evidence which nature provides for the reality and character of God.

Dr. Crane reminds us that the gospel of Jesus Christ is the power of God for the transformation of lives, and Christians should never be ashamed of sharing it with others.

Dr. Crane shows how a reputation worth having includes a genuine and contagious faith, encouragement for others, and an obedient faith which changes our lives for the better.

Dr. Crane shows that Jesus Christ is the promise of the good news, the person of the good news, and the provision of the good news.

Dr. Crane shows through Paul's salutation that Christians are servants of Christ, called by Christ to serve him and his kingdom, and set apart for mission with Christ.

Dr. Crane begins a year-long study on the book of Romans, a book which provides real answers to the questions of life, provides help for the problems of life, and directs us to the power to transform life.

As we continue our walk through the Christmas story, Dr. Crane will lead us through a look at the great hymn of Christ found in Colossians 1:15-20. We will learn about the preeminence of Christ, and how we can make him more preeminent in our lives.