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The Line In The Sand
Contributed by David Richardson on Oct 17, 2007 (message contributor)
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1. The Serving Line, Part Ib
Contributed on Oct 17, 2007
What has God called you to be? What special gift do you have that sets you apart for the Gospel of God?
Romans: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Serving Line, Part Ib Scripture: Romans 1:1 Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God- I. Introduction When I was in high school, every year, about two weeks before school ...read more
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2. The Party Line
Contributed on Oct 19, 2007
If you were brought up in George Mueller’s orphanage as opposed to one of the state-run facilities for orphaned children, would there be a difference? Definitely, all of your opinions, philosophies, values, and ethics would be worlds apart.
Romans Series Title: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Party Line Scripture: Romans 1:2 Romans 1:2 2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures In politics, the line or the party line is an idiom for a political party or social movement’s agenda, as ...read more
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3. The Power Line
Contributed on Nov 3, 2007
Prophets, missionaries, ministerial workers and teachers, not to mention just your average mature Christian, are well aware of the POWER LINE that is found in Romans 1:1-5.
Romans Series Title: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Power Line Scripture: Romans 1:3-5 Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God — 2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures 3 regarding ...read more
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4. The Starting Line
Contributed on Nov 15, 2007
Are you among the called of Jesus Christ? That’s the first step in becoming an encourager. That’s the first step in truly knowing the message of Thanksgiving.
Series Title: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Starting Line Scripture: Romans 1 7 To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, ...read more
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5. The Bottom Line
Contributed on Dec 15, 2007
The true ‘bottom line’ isn’t going to be found at the end of a company ledger, or a balance s
Romans: The Line in the Sand (Series) Message Title: The Bottom Line Scripture: Romans 1:13-15 13 And I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that often I have planned to come to you (and have been prevented thus far) in order that I might obtain some fruit among you also, even as among the ...read more
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6. The Chalk Line
Contributed on Dec 21, 2007
Why is it that Christians who are so eager to tell non-Christians “Merry Christmas” are generally unenthusiastic about sharing their faith with others?
Series Title: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Chalk Line Scripture: Romans 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. Why is it that Christians who are so eager to tell ...read more
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7. Blurring The Line
Contributed on Dec 26, 2007
What do people actually know about God? What do they actually know about His power? And, what do people really know about the gospel?
Series Title: The Line in the Sand Message Title: Scripture: Romans 1:16 16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. Introduction: What do people actually know about God? What do ...read more
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8. I Walk The Line
Contributed on Jan 11, 2008
"The righteous will live by faith." God never alters the robe of righteousness to fit man; He changes the man to fit the robe.
Series Title: The Line in the Sand Message Title: I Walk the Line Scripture: Romans 1:17 For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith." Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of ...read more
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9. Coloring Outside The Line
Contributed on Jan 15, 2008
The doctrine of the depravity of man as set forth in Romans 1:18-32 as a testing doctrine. Your prevailing attitude on this subject will assuredly determine your viewpoint of many other Biblical doctrines of like importance.
Series Title: Romans – The Line in the Sand Message Title: Coloring Outside the Line 18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness, 19 since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God ...read more
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10. Straddling The Line
Contributed on Jan 25, 2008
What you believe is important. Your philosophy of religion, your doctrine, your firm foundation and stance on Biblical issues is an important matter. Do you know where you stand on the basic, foundational doctrines of the Bible?
Series: Romans – the Line in the Sand Message Title: Straddling the Line Scripture: Romans 2:1-16 2:1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same ...read more
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11. The First In Line
Contributed on Apr 11, 2008
We all share an individual responsibility toward the truth we profess. We can never break the plan of God by our own inconsistencies, but our inconsistencies can break our own selves against the plan of God.
The First in Line Scripture: Romans 3:1-4 (Romans 3:1-8) 1 What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision? 2 Much in every way! First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God. 3 What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith ...read more
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12. Crossing The Line
Contributed on Apr 17, 2008
Man is ultimately responsible for any and all of his actions. Nowhere in the Bible will you find a verse that excuses man’s sin. Rather what it does prove is that we have an all-knowing God, an omniscient God.
Crossing the Line Scripture: Romans 3:5-6 5 But if our unrighteousness brings out God’s righteousness more clearly, what shall we say? That God is unjust in bringing his wrath on us? (I am using a human argument.) 6 Certainly not! If that were so, how could God judge the world? 7 Someone might ...read more
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13. The Line Judge
Contributed on May 1, 2008
Looking through the words contained in the Epistle to the Romans at the everyday news that has highlighted this week demonstrates to us just how timeless God’s Word is.
Series Title: The Line in the Sand Title: The Line Judge Scripture: Romans 3:9-18 (Romans 3:9-18) What shall we conclude then? Are we any better ? Not at all! We have already made the charge that Jews and Gentiles alike are all under sin. 10 As it is written: "There is no one righteous, not ...read more
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14. The End Of The Line
Contributed on May 8, 2008
No amount works, service, goodness, or moral competence will come to the aid of man’s defense before God. Only by placing your faith in the finished work of the cross can you be saved.
Series Title: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The End of the Line Scripture: Romans 3:19~20 19 Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. 20 Therefore no one will be ...read more
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15. Drawing The Line
Contributed on May 23, 2008
Through faith in Jesus Christ, your standing before God is amended to reflect Christ’s righteousness. Your standing and not your state has been changed. Your state will change as you are filled with the Spirit of God to glorify Him.
Series: The Line in the Sand Message Title: Drawing the Line Scripture: Romans 3:21-22a 21 But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. 22 This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who ...read more
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16. The Thin Red Line
Contributed on May 28, 2008
The Law, above all else, says that to be a sinner is to be a transgressor of the Law. There is no way around it, the Law of the Bible has announced the just sentence of death. What is there to do?
Series: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Thin Red Line Scripture: Romans 3:22-24 22 This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified freely by his ...read more
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17. The 'finishing' Line
Contributed on Oct 15, 2008
What’s God doing in your life? Do you know?
Series Title: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Finishing Line Scripture: Romans 6:15-23 The process of cabinet-making. or any wood crafting for that matter, is an interesting procedure to watch. First you draw up the plans for the piece of furniture or cabinet that you have in mind. ...read more