Weekly Sermons

Not ashamed of the gospel                Romans 1:16-17

On May 15, 2006 David Sharp was on his descent from the top of Mount Everest. He sought shelter under a rock in an area known as Green Boots Cave…

The Lord values those who fear Him, those who put their hope in His faithful love.            -Psalm 147:11 (HCSB)

But on this one will I look: On him who is poor and of a contrite spirit, and who trembles at My word.          –Isaiah 66:2b

Paul gives us several reasons not to be ashamed of the gospel:

I am not ashamed of the gospel because…

1.         It demonstrates the _____________ of God unto salvation

Exousia and dunamis

2.         It demonstrates the _____________ of God unto salvation  

Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?   -Romans 2:4

The word for repentance in the Greek language is metanoia – it means “change of mind”

1.         It demonstrates the _______________ of God unto salvation 

2 Cor. 5:21                  Romans 4:3-5              Romans 5:1                

John 3:16 & John 3:36

Every message I preach to you will have love, truth, and hope – and the hope is Jesus, who always receives repentant sinners.

 

I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes!