Sermons of Grace

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues the introduction to Romans Chapter 13 and the believer's relationship and duties to civil authorities. Several concerns of today will lead to biblical clashes between the church and the government, like: sodomy, gender issues and dysphoria, transgender issues, family issues, abortion, and school curriculum. Democracy cannot survive without a moral base, and as...

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy continues the introduction to Romans Chapter 13 and the believer's relationship and duties to civil authorities. Several concerns of today will lead to biblical clashes between the church and the government, like: sodomy, gender issues and dysphoria, transgender issues, family issues, abortion, and school curriculum. Democracy cannot survive without a moral base, and as...

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy introduces us to Romans Chapter 13 and the believer's relationship and duties to civil authorities. The New Testament churches also had issues with the government, because of their composition of being both Jews and Gentiles combined with their Jewish nationalism and also their misinterpretation of Scripture. In Paul's teaching, he is trying to safeguard the Gospel...

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy introduces us to Romans Chapter 13 and the believer's relationship and duties to civil authorities. The New Testament churches also had issues with the government, because of their composition of being both Jews and Gentiles combined with their Jewish nationalism and also their misinterpretation of Scripture. In Paul's teaching, he is trying to safeguard the Gospel...

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows that in order for a believer to keep the peace, he must 1-repudiate the desire for revenge, 2-recognize that vengeance is God's prerogative, 3-respond with kindness and generosity, and then 4-something will change as a result.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows that in order for a believer to keep the peace, he must 1-repudiate the desire for revenge, 2-recognize that vengeance is God's prerogative, 3-respond with kindness and generosity, and then 4-something will change as a result.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows that the Bible says it's not always possible to live peaceably with all men, but the believer must try. There are two types of people that Paul is dealing with: the person who wants vengeance and those willing to do anything for peace. We are to leave vengeance to God, but we also must not sacrifice truth for peace. We are to 1-defend truth, 2-be gentle and patien...

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows that the Bible says it's not always possible to live peaceably with all men, but the believer must try. There are two types of people that Paul is dealing with: the person who wants vengeance and those willing to do anything for peace. We are to leave vengeance to God, but we also must not sacrifice truth for peace. We are to 1-defend truth, 2-be gentle and patien...

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how a Christian is supposed to respond and react when evil is done to them. We'll see the Command to "recompense to no man evil for evil," because your response impacts the Gospel. We'll see how this Command differs from the Old Testament Law and how Christ responded in this way. We'll then see that the Counsel to "provide things honest i...

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how a Christian is supposed to respond and react when evil is done to them. We'll see the Command to "recompense to no man evil for evil," because your response impacts the Gospel. We'll see how this Command differs from the Old Testament Law and how Christ responded in this way. We'll then see that the Counsel to "provide things honest i...

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how a believer is supposed to think about other believers regardless of color, country, class, and creed. He'll show us 1) the Command to be of the same mind one toward another, 2) the Counsel to be humble and condescend to others, and 3) the Caution to watch your opinion of yourself.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how a believer is supposed to think about other believers regardless of color, country, class, and creed. He'll show us 1) the Command to be of the same mind one toward another, 2) the Counsel to be humble and condescend to others, and 3) the Caution to watch your opinion of yourself.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian is supposed to rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep. It's natural to be sympathetic with those in pain, but it's harder to rejoice with those who are succeeding more than ourselves. We'll see Biblical examples of these situations, and realize that a believer can respond this way, because he's indwelt by the Ho...

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian is supposed to rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep. It's natural to be sympathetic with those in pain, but it's harder to rejoice with those who are succeeding more than ourselves. We'll see Biblical examples of these situations, and realize that a believer can respond this way, because he's indwelt by the Ho...

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us two Biblical examples of Christians who blessed their persecutors: Jesus Christ & Stephen. We'll then see the rationale that allows a Christian to bless their persecutor. Three things make it possible: 1-understanding the mercies of God, 2-surrendering to God, and 3-having a transformed mind. A Christian must remind himself of 1-how God responded to him as...

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us two Biblical examples of Christians who blessed their persecutors: Jesus Christ & Stephen. We'll then see the rationale that allows a Christian to bless their persecutor. Three things make it possible: 1-understanding the mercies of God, 2-surrendering to God, and 3-having a transformed mind. A Christian must remind himself of 1-how God responded to him as...

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how a Christian is to respond to persecution. First, we'll see the reality that Christians will be persecuted. Then we'll see that the Christian is not just to resist retaliation, but he is to respond positively by blessing or asking God to deal mercifully with the persecutor.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us how a Christian is to respond to persecution. First, we'll see the reality that Christians will be persecuted. Then we'll see that the Christian is not just to resist retaliation, but he is to respond positively by blessing or asking God to deal mercifully with the persecutor.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian is to respond to another believer's difficulties and needs with generosity and hospitality. We'll look at the language that Paul uses to define this type of generosity and hospitality, and then we'll look at several examples found throughout the New Testament of the believer's showing generosity and hospitality.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian is to respond to another believer's difficulties and needs with generosity and hospitality. We'll look at the language that Paul uses to define this type of generosity and hospitality, and then we'll look at several examples found throughout the New Testament of the believer's showing generosity and hospitality.

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian's third response towards difficult circumstances should be to continue instant in prayer. We'll look at 1) the definitions, 2) the frequency of this kind of prayer mentioned in the New Testament, 3) how Jesus Christ's life reinforces the emphasis on prayer, 4) what Paul means by prayer, 5) the dominant theme of prayer in the book of Act...

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian's third response towards difficult circumstances should be to continue instant in prayer. We'll look at 1) the definitions, 2) the frequency of this kind of prayer mentioned in the New Testament, 3) how Jesus Christ's life reinforces the emphasis on prayer, 4) what Paul means by prayer, 5) the dominant theme of prayer in the book of Act...

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian's response towards difficult circumstances should be Patience. We'll see principles to understand and help the believer to be patient: 1) Expect to face tribulations, 2) Dignify your tribulation by seeing that Jesus also faced these trials, 3) Realize that tribulation is a great teaching tool, 4) Understand that God uses tribulation to disc...

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us that a Christian's response towards difficult circumstances should be Patience. We'll see principles to understand and help the believer to be patient: 1) Expect to face tribulations, 2) Dignify your tribulation by seeing that Jesus also faced these trials, 3) Realize that tribulation is a great teaching tool, 4) Understand that God uses tribulation to disc...

Pastor/Dr. David Murphy shows us the responses that Christians should have toward circumstances in life, the first being "Rejoicing in Hope" and then "Patient in Tribulation". We'll see that patience flows from hope, and hopelessness kills patience. We'll study the definition of patience and see biblical examples of those who were both patient and impatient in their tri...