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Chapter 4 of Romans gives us Abraham as an example and the “father” of our faith Abe believed God’s word and was declared righteous. Faith makes us right in God’s eyes Faith is trusting God to do what God said Faith brings everyone in the world into God’s Love All of this is only done through Jesus Christ, the very presence of God’s love in the world and in our lives

God’s righteouness is given to us through the faith OF Jesus Christ. God takes care of our sin, because God is faithful to God’s promises Our faith then is in Jesus Christ who does for us what we could not do for ourselves Text: Romans 3:9-31

The birthday of the church is Pentecost Sunday when the disciples first received the Holy Spirit.  Jesus had promised to send the Holy Spirit as a helper, comforter, advocate and guide.  Jesus had more to say, but didn't.  The Spirit of Truth was promised to guide us into all truth.  The Holy Spirit is still speaking to us the words of Jesus - both what Jesus said and taught, and what Jesus still...

Pastor Phil recaps our Wednesday night Bible study through the book of Romans Episode 3 covers Romans 2:17-3:8 In this session we talk about how we should follow God with our heart and actions, not just our words and rely on our labeled identity.  We also talk about how God is always faithful to His promises and his words, both for Jews and for everyone else! Resources: NT Wright - Romans for Ever...

Pastor Phil recaps our Wednesday night Bible study through the book of Romans Episode 2 covers Romans 1:18-2:16 This session covers the controversial passage on homosexuality.  There is growing evidence to revaluate this passage in light of the Roman culture and our new understandings about orientation and gender. Hartford City Church respects all people regardless of their interpretation of this...

As part of our series, Jesus' Fruit, we are taking a look at how Jesus exemplifies the fruit of the Spirit. This week we talk about how Jesus is and shows us what the Greatest Love of All looks like. We hope you are encouraged and inspired by this message!

Not like the world's peace!  When we understand more about the concept of Shalom, we are reading to listen to the words of Jesus, and let Christ's Peace (Shalom) rule in our hearts Thank you for listening and supporting our ministry  

Jesus took care of his humanity by spending time in creation, with the Creator and by creating.   Take a listen to this insightful message from Christy Page ~

Mary's encounter with the risen Jesus Christ Mary Magdalene is the first witness, the apostle to the apostles, and the first to preach the gospel of the resurrection.  She plays a huge role in why Christianity is alive and well today! Jesus Christ, however, takes center stage as the One who is truly Savior and Lord. May this reflection on the Easter story, encourage, inspire, and equip you to also...

Listen in as Pilate recounts the events of that fateful night when he met Jesus of Nazareth face to face

A meditation upon St. Patrick's prayer and how Christ's presence can permeate our lives  

Like Zacchaeus, many of us are looking for Jesus but can't see Him because of the crowd.  Yet consistently and faithfully Jesus is looking for all of us, calls us by name, and we must respond to that call. May this message encourage and inspire you to respond to the call of God upon your life!

Jesus heals us mentally and emotionally as well as physically.   Listen to this story of a woman who came to Jesus for healing, but found so much more. The power of faith is not in the size of our belief, but in the infinite love of God. May you experience the power of God's presence through Jesus Christ in your own life today!

A message of Hope 2 Corinthians 4 16 Therefore we do not lose heart.  Though outwardly we are wasting away,  yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.  17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.  18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen,  but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary,  but what is unseen is eternal.

There is a time for publicly proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ The apostle Paul gives us some courage in his letter to Corinth.  II Corinthians 4:13-15  This message will encourage you to speak about your faith, but also to do it with wisdom and love

Life is Hard, but God's power is Real Be honest about both

A message on our theme: Face to Face with God in 2024 From II Corinthians 4:1-6    

And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. A message on II Corinthians 3:18

In Jesus Christ we see the glory of God.  II Corinthians 4:6 says that God's Glory is displayed in the face of Christ.  John 1:14 lets us know that God's Glory is full of grace and truth.  Therefore the face of God is love and light in our lives.  This is the first message on our theme for this year - Face to Face with God in 2024   You can support this work by donating at https://my.gobluefire.co...

A message on Unity in Christ on the occasion of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Text is Ephesians 4:1-13 Blessings,

A Christmas Message for 2023  

The Hope of Christmas in historical and contemporary context Please donate to help support this podcast https://my.gobluefire.com/App/Form/f0bffdb6-5945-4b75-9391-913a02876ed7      

In Repentance and Rest is your Salvation, In Quietness and Truth is your strength A message for the first Sunday of Advent 2023 Isaiah 30:15-18 Please donate to our ministry - online at www.hartfordcitychurch.com CashApp - $hartfordcc