Developing Character (2) 27 October 2013 AM – Romans 12:13-16 – Romans – Scott Childs Introduction: “Old Bill” was hired to sweep streets in a small town in the hills. Once a week the street sweeper came by with his brush. Bill was a friendly old fellow and Miss Gidding on the corner got into […]
Developing Character (1) 20 October 2013 AM – Romans 12:9-12 – Romans – Scott Childs Introduction: A rather unsavoury character who had never been near a place of worship in his life was being buried. The services were being conducted by a minister who had never heard of him. Carried away by the occasion, he […]
Living in God’s Will 13 October 2013 AM – Romans 12:3-8 – Romans – Scott Childs Introduction: Following Ro 12:1-2, Paul is speaking to those who have surrendered, submitted, and sought for God’s will for service. God’s will involves work that he gives us to do. He now gives us instructions on living in God’s […]
God’s Perfect Will 6 October 2013 AM – Romans 12:1-2 – Romans – Scott Childs Introduction: If you are a Christian, God has a perfect will or plan for your life. If you find and follow that plan, you will have a fulfilling life now and in heaven you will hear God’s “well done.” The […]
Lessons about God 29 September 2013 AM – Romans 11:1-36 – Romans – Scott Childs Introduction Peter tells us that Noah was a preacher of righteousness. He preached at least 100 years while he built the ark, yet only his immediate family believed. God has never forces salvation on anyone. It is a gift of […]
Israel’s Present Rejection 22 September 2013 AM – Romans 10:1-21 – Romans – Scott Childs Introduction: In Matthew 4:19, Jesus said to Peter and Andrew, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” God does not want anyone to perish in hell, yet He knows that, like fish, men will not receive His […]
Israel’s Past Rejection 15 September 2013 AM – Romans 9:1-33 – Romans – Scott Childs Introduction: When you look at this chaper as a whole, you will find that it is not talking about election to salvation as many people claim. It is explaining why God requires faith for salvation rather than Jewish heritage. When […]
Eternally Secure 8 September 2013 – Romans 8:31-39 – Romans – Scott Childs Introduction: The Bible teaches that if you sin, you lose your fellowship with God but not your relationship with God. Since no one can be good enough to earn salvation, certainly no one can be good enough to keep salvation. Salvation is […]
Spiritual Work of a Dad 1 September 2013 AM – Psalm 78:1-8 – Father’s Day – Scott Childs Introduction: The work of a prime minister is very important. The work of a CEO is influential. The work of police officers is vital. The work of a teacher is essential. The work of farmers who feed […]
Living with Weaknesses 25 August 2013 AM – Romans 8:26-30 – Romans – Scott Childs Introduction: Though God gives Christians assurance of salvation, living godly in a sinful world is not easy. While our new spirit wants to do right, our flesh is weak. We suffer as we struggle against sin and endure persecution for […]