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How Sovereign Is God? Romans 9-11
Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 4, 2021 (message contributor)
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1. Does God Know What He Is Doing?
Contributed on Jan 4, 2021
Simple logic cannot comprehend the depths of the soul – and our complex but sinful human heart. Nor can it fathom the sovereign plans of God.
Does God Know What He is Doing? (Romans 9:1-5) Introduction to Romans 9:1-11:36 In verse 1-6a, Paul answers the question, “If God is sovereign and works in hearts to create belief or hardens hearts, if He knows the future, and He has promised to exalt Israel, how do we account for Israel’s ...read more
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2. Has God’s Word Failed?
Contributed on Jan 11, 2021
If God’s Word failed regarding Israel, how do we know it will not fail regarding us? But God’s Word has not failed.
Has God’s Word Failed? (Romans 9:6-13) 1. Have you ever had a gift certificate or card they wouldn’t honor because it had expired? 2. Most restaurants no longer have expiration dates, because it creates bitter feelings – and people will ask for cards from other establishments instead. 3. But ...read more
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3. Favoritism In High Places
Contributed on Jan 18, 2021
God is at least fair with everyone, but has the prerogative to be especially gracious with those He has chosen.
Favoritism in High Places? (Romans 9:14-21) 1.Penicillin was invented by Alexander Fleming in 1928. What Happened: Halfway through an experiment with bacteria, Alexander Fleming up and went on vacation. Slob that he was, he left a dirty petri dish in the lab sink. Big Discovery: When he got ...read more
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4. A Surprise Or A Plan?
Contributed on Jan 25, 2021
The church began as a Messianic Jewish movement, but became a trans-cultural Messianic movement. How can we explain this?
A Surprise or a Plan? (Romans 9:22-33) 1, I heard about a pastor after he would preach a man would say to him, “Pastor, that was a warm message today.” or the man would say, “Pastor, that was a warm sermon” or he would sometimes say, “I appreciate those warm words.” One day the preacher caught him ...read more
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5. The Confident Lost Vs. The True Believer
Contributed on Feb 8, 2021
One can be confident, zealous, and religious, but also be lost. It is only through repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ that we can be saved.
The Confident Lost Vs. the True Believer (Romans 10:1-13) 1. One of my wife’s third graders was wearing a Fitbit watch, which prompted my wife to ask, “Are you tracking your steps?” “No,” said the little girl. “I wear this for Mommy so she can show Daddy when he gets home.” —James Avery, ...read more
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6. The Remnant Lives
Contributed on Feb 24, 2021
The general purpose of Romans 9-11 is to explain Israel’s unbelief and the growing gentile population of the church; the great doctrines about God’s sovereignty are important, but the main point is this: God has temporarily set aside Israel to accommodate the church age.
The Remnant Lives Romans 10:13-11:12 1. It is not often that Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday, so this means I am obligated to begin my sermon with a Valentine’s story, a true one. 2. “Every Valentine’s Day our campus newspaper has a section for student messages. Last year my roommate surprised ...read more
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7. You’ve Been Grafted
Contributed on Mar 8, 2021
Biblical Christianity and Biblical Judaism are joined at the hip, because they are founded upon God’s gifts and calling, which are irrevocable.
You’ve Been Grafted (Romans 11:13-32) 1. One frustration we sometimes experience in dealing with people is when they blame others for things that are really their own fault. 2. A woman met with a counselor and stated, "I want to divorce my husband." ?On what grounds?” asked the ...read more
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8. Astounded By Who God Is
Contributed on Apr 12, 2021
Right Theology – if embraced and allowed to permeate our minds and hearts – produces right worship and a right attitude toward God. The Spirit can then use this right theology and attitude to coax us along to surrender ourselves to Him.
Astounded by Who God Is (Romans 11:33-36) 1. The Dunning Kruger effect is so important for us understand. It is, in a way, defined in detail in the book of Proverbs. Even Shakespeare caught on to it when he wrote, “The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool.” 2. ...read more