Episodes

  • Abraham Justified

    Abraham Justified
    Jul 5 2026
    Who are Abraham's children? Are you one of them? How do you know? Paul wants us to look at Abraham. He initially tried to make God's plan happen by his own works. But righteousness was accounted to him, and he was justified by faith – before he was even circumcised. By the same faith that Abraham had, that is how we are justified too. He is the spiritual father of both Jews and Gentiles. Our salvation is never by works. God is not waiting for us to become perfect before we can be His children. We have a perfect Savior! Walk by faith, trust Christ, and have peace!
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    31 mins
  • Faith vs Law

    Faith vs Law
    Jul 12 2026
    Faith or works? Promise or law? In Romans 4:13–15, Paul explains that God's promises are never earned through law-keeping—they are received by faith. Looking to Abraham as the great example of faith, this sermon shows that God did not make Abraham an heir because of his obedience, but because he believed God's promise. What happens if we try to earn God's favor? Paul gives a sobering answer: if the inheritance comes by the law, then faith is emptied of its meaning, and the promise is made void. The law exposes sin and brings wrath, but it cannot produce the righteousness that God requires. Instead, God freely gives His promises through faith in Jesus Christ. The inheritance of the kingdom, forgiveness of sins, and peace with God are gifts of grace—not wages earned by our performance. If you've ever struggled with assurance, felt like you weren't "good enough," or wondered how you could ever stand before a holy God, this passage points away from yourself and toward the finished work of Christ.
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    34 mins
  • The Promise Keeping God

    The Promise Keeping God
    Jul 19 2026
    The God Who makes promises to us will fulfill those promises. He has never done this because His people have been perfect law-keepers, but rather, because He is gracious. Abraham had faith in God's promises; he believed what God said – that he would become the father of many nations. He believed so firmly in God's promise that he knew God would raise his son of promise from the dead if necessary. Sometimes we will face impossible things in life, but God will still make good on His promises in His Word. Do you believe that He will do so, because He is good and true?
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    42 mins
  • Jesus and Justification

    Jesus and Justification
    Jul 26 2026
    God gave Abraham promise after promise, and Abraham and Sarah believed that He Himself would fulfill them. But it was not just written for Abraham's sake that faith is imputed as righteousness; it was written for us also. This passage contains the two great truths of the Gospel. 1) Jesus died as a sacrifice for our sins. Our lives were redeemed by His blood. His atoning death was the manifestation of the Father's love for us. 2) Jesus was raised again for our justification. This was the proof that His sacrifice was accepted by the Father; and because of His righteousness, we can stand justified before God. Do you believe that Jesus was put to death for your offenses, and that He rose again and still lives, and that the righteousness you desparately need can only be found in Him? Do you believe this? If so, then it is accounted to you for righteousness – the same as it was for Abraham!
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    34 mins
  • Faith Accounted Righteous

    Faith Accounted Righteous
    Jun 28 2026
    God has made a way for sinners like us to be made right with Him. That way is Jesus. All have sinned and fallen short of God's glory. But God counts us as righteous apart from our own works. We don't get to brag unless our boast is in Christ. We are blessed to have our sins covered in the blood of Jesus. Do you see yourself as guilty before God? Blessed and happy are those who enjoy peace in their soul because God gives them a perfect righteousness that is not their own. Our only hope is to cling to Jesus — there's no other way to the Father.
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    33 mins
  • Saved By Grace

    Saved By Grace
    Jun 21 2026
    While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. The goodness of the Gospel is for everyone. God is the God of both Jews and Gentiles, and He judges righteously. The only way for sinners to escape that judgment is by faith in Jesus – not by deeds of the law. Abram was a pagan Gentile, but God found him and gave him a promise. And Abram believed that promise. He was not justified by his works or even by his circumcision. Justification is a free gift of God, so none of us can boast of our own works. Stop trying to earn grace. God loves us because He chose to love us. We are counted righteous before God because of our standing in Jesus. Are you resting in Jesus alone?
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    29 mins
  • The Prodigal Son

    The Prodigal Son
    Jun 14 2026
    It is Christ's desire to recover and save all who are lost. This parable shows how ready He is to pardon our sins, as well as the obstinacy of those who murmur at God's compassion. The prodigal son lived an extravagant wasteful lifestyle – a life of madness and self-deception. But it is a sign of God's mercy to not leave prodigals in their backsliding. The son came to his change of mind by remembering the kindness of His Father. The goodness of God leads us to repentance. The older son was a picture of the self-righteous moralist who cannot bear the idea of sinners receiving mercy. Proud and self-righteous people resent the compassion of Christ, and think that obedience is only outward and not from the heart. Let us remember the Psalmist's prayer in Psalm 25: "Remember not the sins of my youth; remember me for Your goodness' sake, O Lord!"
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    53 mins
  • Boast in Jesus

    Boast in Jesus
    Jun 7 2026
    People naturally love to brag and boast about all kinds of things – sometimes even about how good they are. But our only boast and glory should be in Jesus alone. We are all breakers of God's holy law. All our "good deees" are like filthy rags, but Jesus gives us His robe of perfect righteousness. And now we can boast in Christ, because through Him, God has declared us to be righteous; and this good news is for everyone: both Jews and Gentiles. The only boast of the saints in heaven is the Lamb who was slain, and they cast their crowns at Jesus' feet. What is your boast and your hope? Receive Jesus' righteousness, and rest in Him alone!
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    32 mins