LIVING UNDER GRACE Grace: The Truth that Transforms - Part 16 of 36 Romans 6:14 Rick Warren In our last study we looked at the first part of this verse and what it meant to live "under the Law". Now we look at the meaning of "living under grace". I. THE MEANING OF "GRACE" DEFINITIONS: Characteristics…

Turn to 1 Peter 1 There seems to be a perception about God and the Church in our society - that God and the Church exist primarily to fix problems. “If God’s is so powerful, and He can fix all my problems, then He should fix all my problems and the problems of the world” - or so goes the idea. Of course…

Introduction Are you broken or healed? There's a lot of confusion in the church today regarding brokenness. We all love the word broken We are all just broken and shattered into pieces All of us sharing this collective brokenness We love to talk about how broken we are and yet I think the confusion lies…

Last week was Easter and we began the series, Love Reigns. We celebrated the miraculous resurrection of Jesus from the grave as proof that he is who he said he was… the King of Kings. Many of you committed your lives to live under the reign of Jesus love so that we can become more and more like him.…

Placing our confidence wholly in Christ brings us ultimate joy and satisfaction. Knowing Christ more fully, also causes us to recognize misplaced confidence and resist self-reliance. Christ is better than anything and EVERYTHING and worth it all!

More than Forgiveness B.R. Titus 2:11-14 11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing…

If you remember last year, I did cover a little story about the Shepherds. Shepherds in the Christmas narrative have a special place in my life. You see, I was usually type cast growing up in the children’s Christmas program as the shepherd. I have often wondered why I was type cast as a shepherd. Maybe…

Did You Say Sacrifice? Sacrifice is a word that is pretty far from most of our minds. That doesn’t mean we haven’t had to sacrifice from time to time. Maybe especially in this time, where we have sacrificed a part of our beloved freedom, if we are responsible to others. To protect those around us we…

Introduction Restoration is a process. I have a cousin who runs a custom car garage called KG Custom Garage. He has been restoring a 1970 Chevelle. Here’s what it looked like when he got it and first sanded it. He then did a lot of welding, gap filling, and some custom door handles. After that he fitted…

There are four aspects of our lives that scriptures call "The Flesh". These aspects keep us from becoming fully alive and more human. They are all around us and in us. Join us for a deep dive into the broken places and learn how they keep us stuck in a self-defeating trap. Join us this Sunday at 10 AM as we continue our Triggered Series. Get out of the trap and start the journey again!

The Preacher and the Stone of Stumbling

What does it mean to win? The opportunity to win must start with a contest or a battle The foundation for a contest or battle, is opposition The purpose for a contest or a battle is to conquer What are we fighting for? What is our end goal? 12 Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life…

“Walking in the Light” 1 John 1.5-10 Last Sunday we began our study in the Book of 1 John. John opens his letter by emphasizing that his message comes from an eyewitness to Jesus. As one of the twelve apostles (and one of the inner circle of disciples), John testifies that he had heard, seen and touched…

As God's blessed people (children), our holiness ought reflect the LORD God's attributes to world

May 2, 2021 The Spirit Empowers Believers for Life in Christ May 9: The Spirit Creates Unity Among Believers; May 16: The Spirit Gifts God’s People for Service; May 23: The Spirit Enables Believers to Stand Strong. “ A thief comes only to steal and to kill and to destroy. I have come so that they may…

Two weeks ago, my wife and I were in Maryland and Pennsylvania visiting family and friends. While we were there, I took the opportunity to research a little into my family’s background. I had always known that I had come from Methodist stock. My great great-grandfather was named Charles Wesley Walker…

Grace Fellowship in Rusk, Texas Friday, January 29, at 7:00