Pastor Darrick emphasizes the importance of recognizing humanity's unrighteousness and believing in God's righteousness. From Romans 3, he illustrates how everyone is guilty of sin and subject to God's judgment. He stresses that there is a penalty for unrighteousness, explaining that while we deserve punishment, Jesus serves as our mediator who takes our place.
Pastor Mike discusses the diagnosis of humanity's unrighteousness as outlined in Romans 3:1-20, emphasizing that true healing comes through faith in Jesus Christ. He highlights three common but incorrect ways people attempt to address their sin: relying on their upbringing, rationalizing their sinful behavior, and believing that good behavior can save them.
Pastor Scott preaches on our need to recognize our sinful nature and encourages us to accept our diagnosis of sin rather than ignoring it or relying on false remedies such as parent's faith, self-justification, or good works.
Pastor Spence covers all of Romans Chapter 2, specifically addressing the early church's struggle with hypocrisy and criticism. He warns that empty religion, which judges others while failing to recognize one's own sin, hardens hearts and misrepresents God to the world.
Pastor Spence unpacks why humanity struggles with sin and the consequences of exchanging the truth of God for lies, revealing the need for heart change rather than just behavior modification.
Pastor Spence continues teaching from Romans 1, highlighting the very passage that sparked the Protestant Reformation, and encourages us to honestly consider whether or not we identify with the apostle Paul's declaration of being unashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Pastor Spence opens 2025 with our longest sermon series yet - the book of Romans! This New Testament book is a transformative letter that deeply impacts church history and explores fundamental questions about our identity and God's love.
Blake Templeton, our Providence Road Campus Director, exhorts us to make our home in Jesus. He examines the story of Mary and Martha and helps us consider our focus as we enter the new year.
Pastor Spence focuses on the core message from Luke 1:37, "Nothing will be impossible with God. " He encourages listeners to hold fast to God's promises in areas where they may feel challenged. He reminds us of God's presence in our lives and encourages us that while we may face challenges or suffering, having God with us is all we truly need.
Pastor Spence outlines three responses to hearing about Jesus: perceiving Him as nobody, rejecting Him as an enemy, or embracing Him as King, ultimately calling for a heart posture that recognizes Jesus as King.
In this sermon, we learn about Joseph and the divine interruption in his life caused by Mary's unexpected pregnancy. Pastor Spence encourages listeners to see interruptions as invitations to trust God and grow closer to Him, highlighting that God's plans often surpass our own.
Pastor Mike emphasizes that the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew shows that Jesus came for everyone, including outsiders, and offers rest for our soul's restlessness. Despite life's challenges, he reassures us that God is always working, even in silence, and that in Jesus, the work needed for salvation is complete, allowing us to find true rest.