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In Galatians 3, we are reminded that we are not justified by our works, but by faith, as Abraham was the example.

One of the main struggles in trying to please God is the battle with the flesh. As Matthew 26:41 says "the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak."

The book of Philemon is about a runaway slave and his master. In it Paul talks to the master about receiving back his slave and restoring their relationship.

A common definition of the word "blessed" is happy. In Psalm 1 we see an interesting contrast between the blessed and the wicked.

The world wants to conform us to be like them by outside pressure. God says we need to let Him transform us from the inside out.

The goal of Christian living has been stated in the phrase 'Corum Deo" living before the face of God. And God's desire for us is to live a righteous life. Which, as Jesus stated, is to be more righteous than the pharisees.

As we celebrate the Lord's Supper today, we take a closer look at 4 important truths about what Jesus told us to do often.

Peace is Jesus' legacy - He gives us His peace. We look as several scriptures today that tell us about the peace He gives to His followers.

There are some verses that people like to quote to make themselves or others feel better. But some of those verses are being misused.

Man's rebellion of God has resulted in a hollow, worthless life. His rejection of God has resulted in vain, foolish thinking.

God has revealed Himself, His holiness and His grace since the beginning of time. But man, in his willfulness, refuses to see it and acknowledge it.

God has revealed Himself and His truth in two different ways - general revelation and special revelation. Because of that, no one is without excuse about what he has done with his life.

We often make excuses to try to escape the idea of God's wrath. But the only way we will not have to face it is to repent, not make excuses.

God's wrath is connected to His holiness and justice. Everyone likes to talk about God's love, but for Him to be just, He is also a God of wrath.

Paul tells us in the first chapter of Romans why he was eager to preach the gospel.

Our wanting "things" can weigh our life down. So, the best way to "seize life" is to look at how we think about what we consider wealth.

The gospel is the heartbeat of a godly believer. Just like without a heart you can't live, without the gospel a believer can't go on.

David shows us how we should relate to God in our daily lives.

Paul was a great example of was a servant of Christ was supposed to look like. The opening verses of chapter 1 shows us some of the desires he possessed that we should also.

As we continue our study of Romans 1, Paul shows us what a true servant of God should look like and what they should possess.

The gospel has a specific purpose. We see what it is meant to do in our lives in Romans 1:1-7.

The definition of gospel is good news. We have The Gospel which is the truly Good News.

Paul, in verse 1 of Romans 1, identifies himself as set apart. Not for his personal desires, but for God's purposes.

As we begin our Missions Conference for 2022, we hear from Dave Foster and his planned ministry in Thailand and about what God wants people to remember as the lasting message of our lives.

In our second look at the first verse of chapter 1 of Romans, we continue to look at what our identity is to be in Christ. Not only are we to be a slave to Christ, but we are also called to serve HIm.